“We cannot be what we cannot see,” said Alison Derbyshire, Head of College at Dulwich College Seoul, reflecting on a thought-provoking quote by Canadian Ambassador to Korea Tamara Mawhinney during a workshop on the final day of the Women in International Schools Empowerment (WISE) Conference 2025.

The three-day event, hosted by Dulwich College Seoul from Feb. 21-23, brought together educators and professionals from across Asia to foster leadership, networking, and skill development among women in education. The event was particularly significant for Dulwich College Seoul, as it marked the first time that all three academic leadership positions at the school—Head of College, Head of Primary School, and Head of Senior School—are held by women.

In an interview with The Chosun Daily on Feb. 23, Alison Derbyshire, along with Jane Smith, Head of Primary School, and Suzanne Pugh, Head of Senior School, discussed the significance of the conference, the evolving role of women in educational leadership, and shared their perspectives on the education landscape in South Korea.

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