Peace, Justice, and the Power of Words As the world reels from the violent death of Charlie Kirk, I reflect on what it truly means to be a “peacemaker.” Words may not cause violence, yet they can seed division and hate. Drawing on the UN’s vision for peaceful, inclusive societies and the International Baccalaureate’s mission of intercultural understanding, I explore how listening, empathy, and education can help us move beyond polarisation.
https://www.theinternationalschoolspodcast.com/e/159-women-leading-change-in-education/ Listen here Liz Free CEO International School RheitnalCo-Strategic Lead Europe WomenEdVivienne Porritt OBECo-founder Global Strategic Leader #WomenEdNancy SquicciariniHead of the Middle Leader Certificate for ECIS Co-Strategic Lead Europe WomenEdAbout Liz FreeLiz Free is a co-founder of #WomenEd Nederlands and Strategic Leader for #WomenEd Europe. Liz has been a teacher and head teacher in some of the world’s… Continue reading Women leading change in education; empowering women in education to lead with confidence, challenge barriers, and drive change. International Schools Podcast
Vivienne Porritt with Lisa Hannay and Liz Free explore how the WomenEd network has connected women leaders, given them a voice and opened up opportunities for professional and personal development. Published by Professional Development Today in April 2023 Connecting, supporting and empowering women leaders The WomenEd network inspires and supports women educators and leaders to… Continue reading Disruptors, Innovators, Changemakers: The Global WomenEd Network
n the latest article in our Wellbeing Around the World series, we chat to Liz Free, CEO and director at International School Rheintal (ISR) in Switzerland, an IB World School, about how she made improving staff wellbeing a key focus when she took on her role and the initiatives she introduced to deliver on this aim.
Having just sifted through 146 applications for two jobs, this headteacher offers advice to candidates to ensure they don't fall at the first hurdle in the job hunt (published TES 6th December 2021) We recently advertised for two newly created head of school positions at my school. We received 146 applications. What was so striking… Continue reading How to ensure your job application leaps off the page
In 2006 I made my first foray into international education, as I headed to the States. Optimistic, but slightly terrified, I boldly strode into the unknown. Maybe shuffled is a better description, as I was slightly weighed down by books. Books. I love books; heavy, weighty, weathered or worn. I love them all, and I keep… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution; Less Books?
Liz Free (@LizAmfree) with Dan Worth (@DanWorth), Senior Editor, TES - released 24th November 2020 In the latest edition of the Tes International podcast we chat with Liz Free, the director and CEO of International School Rheintal in Switzerland. She discusses the challenge that international schools have faced this year, given that their usual routes to connecting with… Continue reading TES Podcast: Why maintaining international networks matters
For school leaders looking for new staff, is there a particular persona suited to teaching abroad? International educator Liz Free gives her opinion (first published in the Times Education Supplement 11th September 2020) How often do we hear about the perks that come with working internationally? Beautiful locations, amazing packages, tax-free allowances, annual flights, and… Continue reading What to look for when recruiting international teachers
First published in International School Leader Magazine in September 2020 It’s September 2020. Many in our global community have been through a transition; whether directly affected by COVID-19, moving to new roles, being repatriated or being on lockdown and separated from family and friends. Whether old or young, the world has faced unprecedented levels of… Continue reading Moving Through a Global Pandemic (‘International School Leader’ Magazine)
These have been unusual times; a year unprecedented in so many ways. This period of stillness and reflection as we move through the summer offers an opportunity to take stock, reflect and plan for the future. I prepared this session in June for #UKEdChat, with filming and presentation support from my daughter, as we were… Continue reading Becoming an International School Teacher #GlobalProfession
“Great leaders inspire greatness in others” 