Few moments in a school leader’s career are as thrilling as opening the doors of a new international school. The energy is contagious, the opportunities vast. You have the privilege of shaping systems, culture, and community from the very beginning. But alongside the excitement sit challenges that are both unique and unrelenting.

In the start-up phase, teaching loads are often uneven, structures are underdeveloped, and the search for a culturally rooted approach is constant. Teachers and leaders alike feel the weight of multiple roles, as well as the disorientation that comes with culture shock. As head, I am not shielded from these experiences. Like my colleagues, I have to learn, adapt, and sometimes improvise, all while offering calm direction.

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