Barry Dequanne is the Director of the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), with 30+ years of leadership and teaching experience in international schools across Eswatini, Argentina, Brazil, and more. He holds degrees in mathematical physics, computer science, education, and leadership. Barry serves as AAIE Board President and SGIS Treasurer and has held key roles in AASSA and AASB. He is also a consultant in school improvement and governance. Barry is married with two children.

Dr. Ben Ploeger is the Director General of the American School of Asunción, Paraguay, driving record enrollment, academic growth, and lower faculty turnover. He was Superintendent at Kaohsiung American School, Head of School at Eagle Ridge Academy, and a teacher-turned-Academy Director in New Orleans. A former Peace Corps volunteer, he holds an Ed.D. from Columbia University.

Craig Johnson is the Executive Director of the Global Recruitment Collaborative (GRC) and CEO of UnconstrainED. With over 30 years in education, including leadership roles at the American School of Bombay and American School of Brasilia, Craig has been a key driver of innovative educational practices. He holds a B.A. from UC Berkeley and an M.Ed. from Harvard University and actively contributes to global education initiatives.

Dave McMaster, Founding Director of the American School in Bahrain, has 35 years of K-12 leadership experience in Canada and internationally. He led ASB’s launch in 2020 and previously served as Head of School at the Canadian International School of Hong Kong for 10 years. A Queen’s University top 50 influential alumnus, he holds degrees from Queen’s and a Master’s in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University.

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A teacher, counselor, and leader in international schools for over 25 years, Joelle believes that educational institutions thrive when individuals and groups intentionally build their collective capacity for collaboration and self-directedness. She brings this same spirit to all of her recruitment efforts as well as to coaching and mentorship of current and aspiring leaders.

With over 20 years of leadership experience across three continents, John previously led at the American School of Bombay and American School in London. He brings a deep commitment to student growth, innovative learning, and inclusive education, creating vibrant school communities where every student discovers their path to success.

Mario Fishery brings over 20 years of experience in driving innovation and technology integration within the education sector. A recognized cybersecurity expert and independent consultant with EduCollaborators, Mario specializes in providing advanced IT solutions for international schools. He contributed to the 2022 ATLIS Cybersecurity Recommendations and serves as a mentor at IES's Management College, where he plays a key role in shaping the next generation of business and technology leaders.

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Wayne Rutherford is the Director of the American School of Milan. He has been the Director of four international schools in Japan, Senegal, Egypt and Italy for a total of 25 years. Wayne is originally from Oregon, and earned two degrees from Stanford University. He has recruited over 200 teachers and administrators for his schools.

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