I have spoken at my first intentional speaking event - and WHAT an event it was. Created by a group of data-lovin’ international school teachers, the conference series Data in School is a way of bringing those not only interested but those razor-focused on the how and why of data in schools. I was asked to keynote at their most recent conference, held in the American Embassy School in New Delhi, India, before 75 international school teachers and leaders.

Today’s world is rapidly changing; cultural, social, and technological advancements are reshaping the way we live and interact. It is now even more crucial for educational institutions to adapt, adopt and evolve alongside these transformations.

As education leaders, you are no strangers to the concept of leading by example. It's not just about talking the talk but walking the walk. Being exemplary role models for your staff and students through kindness, respect, flexibility, understanding, and inclusivity is part of your daily journey. However, I'd like to introduce a another perspective on leading by example.

As we are about to go ‘OOO’, close up the classrooms and sit in queues once more. Therefore, I thought it was high time to reflect on where we are in education (politics aside) and focus on what we can do over this summer - again another one unlike any other.

We often forget that we only see a sliver of each other’s stories. If life was a book, as it’s so often likened to, we do not even really get to see a chapter.