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Communicating Across Cultures
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Everything you need to know about the Communicating Across Cultures community
About
Cross-cultural communication is part of daily life in international schools, but it’s rarely straightforward. This community brings together educators navigating multilingual and multicultural environments, both in and out of the classroom. Participants reflect on language, assumptions, and the invisible cultural scripts shaping interactions with students, parents, and colleagues. No single framework is imposed—members bring experiences, questions, and examples from diverse roles. Come ready to unpack, share, and reframe.
The Sessions
Live Session #1: Explore
Rapid brainstorm of your chosen challenge using stories from across member schools.
Live Session #2: Reframe
Craft a sharp opportunity statement and success criteria.
Live Session #3: Create
Develop ideas and choose one to prototype. Work as a large group or in affinity groups.
Live Session #4: Catalyze
Reflect, refine, and implement.
Live Session Schedule
These are crucial opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other.
All live sessions take place on Microsoft Teams
Live Session 1
TBC
(Sept-Oct)
Live Session 2
TBC
(Oct-Nov)
Live Session 3
TBC
(Nov-Dec)
Live Session 4
TBC
(Nov-Dec)
Meet Your Hosts
Henry Wong
Henry brings over 20 years of experience in international schools, having served communities ranging from 220 to 1,400 students. His varied roles include Supply Teacher, Middle School Math Teacher, Admissions and Marketing Manager, Director of Business Administration, and Co-head of school. As Director of Business Administration, he oversaw key departments including Finance, Human Resources, Admissions and Marketing, Facilities Management, and Operations. He is the author of Thriving in International Schools: A Guide for Local Administrative Non-Teaching Support Staff, now in its updated edition. In addition to authoring two books, Henry has served as editor-in-chief for three publications.
Lucas Roberts
Dr. Lucas J. Roberts (Luke) has served in several senior leadership positions in his 15+ years in China, including Head of Secondary, Head of Primary, and Head of School. He earned his Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Wilkes University; his dissertation examined the lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) expatriate international school educators in China and their encounters with discrimination due to their race, ethnicity, or nationality. Luke regularly serves on WASC accreditation visiting committees to support schools in their ongoing improvement efforts, the experiences of which never cease to expand his perspective on the international school landscape. He has seen the lasting, positive impact of many Teaching Assistants on students throughout his career.
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