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3rd Annual School Administration Conference (SAC) - Virtual
Forge Ahead Together:
Building Professional Relationships
June 24-27, 2025, Tuesday to Friday
One ticket gives you access to ALL virtual sessions.
Schools that have registered for our past conferences:
Designed for ALL Support Staff.
This virtual conference offers live virtual workshop sessions crafted specifically for non-teaching staff members and leaders. Whether you’re in administration, operations, or another non-teaching role, this event is your platform to strengthen your professional network and contribute to the success of our international school community.
Centered around the theme “Forge Ahead Together: Building Professional Relationships,” the conference emphasizes the importance of strong connections among non-teaching staff, essential for effective communication, mutual support, and enhancing our roles in the ever-evolving world of international schools.
This event is free and open to all PeerSphere members and ISS EDUlearn Passport Holders.
This conference is a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues from diverse school settings, engage in workshops, and explore strategies for cultivating meaningful connections.
Keynotes
Laurence Myers
PK-12 Service Learning
Coordinator American School of Dubai
Keynote Title: Using Systems Thinking for Team Building & Belonging
Penny Ma
Enrichment Teacher
International School of Beijing
Keynote Title: 科技融合 运用教育科技工具提升学习体验
Speakers
Ann Li
Community Relations Coordinator & Dragon Spirit Events Leader
International School of Beijing
Allen Chen
ASA Coordinator and Athletic Director
Haidian Kaiwen Academy
Ivy Yan
Chief Happiness Officer/Experiential Learning Facilitator
Inspire Citizens/Two Birds Education
Jason Hoppner
Director of Operations and Customer Experience
German European School Singapore
Kareen Laplanche
Finance & Operations Manager
The American School of Kinshasa
Kelly Zheng
Assistant to the Principal
Nansha College Preparatory Academy (NCPA)
Li Ting-ting
Cafeteria Manager
YCIS, CQ
Nicole Bolle
Facilities & Operation Director
Hong Kong Academy
Bella Du
Marketer
Canadian International School, Beijing
Carol Tian
Principal Assistant
Ulink College
Dr. Sarah Zhou
Director of National Staff Career Path & PD
LifePlus
Jing Li
Head of HR
Guangzhou ULink International School
Michelle Liang
Chief Operating Officer
Shenzhen Mingwan School
Toni Wenbo Dong
Vice Principal of Operations
Tsinghua International School
Victoria Chen
Head of Admissions and Marketing
QSI International School, Shenzhen
Johnnie Whang
Director of Operations
Yan Chen
Operations Manager
Sias International School
Nancy Zhang
Senior Manager of Finance and Purchasing
Wellington College International School
Date & Time
Registration Fee
Live Virtual Workshop Sessions
June 24-27, 2025, Tuesday to Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (China Time)
USD149 / RMB1072 per person
Why Attend?
Gain valuable insights from experts that can enhance your effectiveness and contribute to the overall success of your institution.
Acquire practical strategies and actionable takeaways that can be implemented in your day-to-day responsibilities.
Connect with like-minded professionals, build meaningful relationships, and expand your network within the international education community.
Conference Agenda
June 24-27, 2025, Tuesday to Friday
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (China Time)
Each day begins with a short keynote speech followed by six presentations (three in English and three in Chinese). Delivered by highly experienced administrative leaders and professionals, the focus will be on general topics such as effective communications, building trust, use of AI for daily work, leadership and job-specific topics such as Building a Strong Brand Identity for an International School (Admissions & Marketing), Workplace Wellness (HR), Building a Technologically Smart Campus: Enhancing Efficiency, Learning, and Sustainability (Facilities Management & Operations), Optimizing Tuition Fee Structure for Sustainability (Finance).
Participants are welcome to attend as many sessions as their schedule allows.
PeerSphere extend an invitation for you to submit a proposal for a presentation at our annual conference dedicated to non-teaching staff leaders and members.
We are welcoming proposals from presenters until April 15 (Tuesday). As a token of appreciation, presenters will be eligible for a special discount on conference registration.
We warmly invite you to join us in forging strong professional relationships with peers from other international schools. Share your experiences, gain valuable insights, and equip yourself with practical tools to excel in your role. This conference will empower you to enhance school operations, support student success, and contribute to a thriving educational community.
Praise From Our Past Participants
“If you want to be better at your job, please join us at the next conference.”
— Carrie Chu, Dulwich College Beijing
“Learning from awesome people from different backgrounds.”
— Jane Zhang, Nanjing International School
“The whole training is very informative and really inspired me in many ways.”
— Sonia Zhang, Tsinghua International School
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