Elementary Principal, American International School in Abu Dhabi, an ESOL Education School 

Kevin began his educational journey in the U.S., where he served for seven years as a principal in a rural Title I school in Arizona. Currently, he leads an international elementary school in the UAE, where he is focused on school improvement, instructional leadership, and building inclusive systems for diverse learners. Kevin is passionate about equity in education and empowering teachers to lead through distributed leadership models. He holds a doctorate degree in educational leadership and is an advocate for culturally responsive hiring and support practices. 

Superintendent, Chiang Mai International School 

Cherie began her teaching career as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Fiji Islands. Following that, she was a middle and high school science teacher in the U.S. for 18 years, serving diverse communities. As a teacher leader, equitable opportunities and access was a passion. That continues in her role as superintendent, where her focus is on creating spaces that are inclusive, provide representation, and support each member of the community to learn and grow.  

Cherie holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, a master's in science education, and a doctorate in educational leadership.