School Leadership

Head of School

Dr. Brenda

Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership, Harvard Graduate School of Education
Doctorate in Education Administration, Bethel University
Master’s Degree in Teaching, Columbia International University
Graduate Certificate in Theology, Columbia International University
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Central Connecticut State University
K-12 Educational Administrator License, State of Minnesota, USA

Areas of expertise:

Active WASC Visiting Committee Member
Policy development
Active coaching, goal-setting and development of school leaders
Cognitive Coaching, WIDA, IB Continuum, CIE, IGCSE
Leadership for curriculum alignment Implementation of 21st Century Learning Skills (Approaches to Learning) and Professional Learning Communities
Recruitment, hiring, and orientation of teachers
Outstanding Professional Development strategic planning and presentation skills

Select Achievements

IBDP Scores 2019 average: 35; highest earned: 45 (highest possible)

IBDP Scores 2018 average: 35; highest earned: 45 (highest possible)

Response To Intervention 2017-18 High School Reading Levels: below grade-level readers raised to grade level: 43%
Advancement of Inclusive and Special Needs education to serve 40% more identified students
Publication: Williamson, B. (2010) The Influence of Neurocognitive Professional Development on Teacher Self-Reported Constructivist Teaching Practices

Professional Experience:

Director of Academic Affairs (Chief Academic Officer, International School), Grades K-12, Taejeon Christian International School (IB Continuum school), Daejeon, South Korea (2017-2019)
Academic Principal (Chief Academic Officer, International School), Grades K-12, Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kemang Village (IB DP program; Cambridge Primary, Secondary, and IGCSE), Jakarta, Indonesia (2012-2017)
Primary Department Chair (International University Administrator and Lecturer in Teacher Education), Universitas Pelita Harapan Jakarta, Indonesia (2011-2012)
Principal (Elementary/Primary Principal), K-6 (American Curriculum), Northlake School, Covington, Louisiana (2008-2011)
Director of Curriculum K-12 Charis National Academy Malang, Indonesia (2005-2008)
Teacher, Upper Elementary, Palmetto Academy; Mt. Pleasant, SC (2001-2005)
Teacher, Upper Elementary, Charleston County School District; Charleston, SC (2000-2001)
Teacher, Middle School Math, Richland District One; Columbia, SC (1996-1998)

Years of Experience: Nearly 25 years experience as classroom teacher and school administrator