Ken Sell
Head of School at Aoba-Japan International School- Claim this Profile
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Anders Straume
Ken is a true "School Visionary" whose leadership permeates Trondheim International School. He creates an engaging work environment which stimulates development and continuous improvement among his staff. In my first few months working with Ken I kept finding myself reflecting "if Ken had been the principal at my school I certainly would have enjoyed my time and prospered as a student to a much greater extent". This comes from his rare ability to see and develop each unique individual, students and staff alike. I therefore highly recommend Ken for any School leadership role in the future!
Anders Straume
Ken is a true "School Visionary" whose leadership permeates Trondheim International School. He creates an engaging work environment which stimulates development and continuous improvement among his staff. In my first few months working with Ken I kept finding myself reflecting "if Ken had been the principal at my school I certainly would have enjoyed my time and prospered as a student to a much greater extent". This comes from his rare ability to see and develop each unique individual, students and staff alike. I therefore highly recommend Ken for any School leadership role in the future!
Anders Straume
Ken is a true "School Visionary" whose leadership permeates Trondheim International School. He creates an engaging work environment which stimulates development and continuous improvement among his staff. In my first few months working with Ken I kept finding myself reflecting "if Ken had been the principal at my school I certainly would have enjoyed my time and prospered as a student to a much greater extent". This comes from his rare ability to see and develop each unique individual, students and staff alike. I therefore highly recommend Ken for any School leadership role in the future!
Anders Straume
Ken is a true "School Visionary" whose leadership permeates Trondheim International School. He creates an engaging work environment which stimulates development and continuous improvement among his staff. In my first few months working with Ken I kept finding myself reflecting "if Ken had been the principal at my school I certainly would have enjoyed my time and prospered as a student to a much greater extent". This comes from his rare ability to see and develop each unique individual, students and staff alike. I therefore highly recommend Ken for any School leadership role in the future!
Experience
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Aoba-Japan International School
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Japan
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of School
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Aug 2014 - Present
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Shen Wai International School
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China
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of School
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Aug 2013 - 2014
Responsible for the provision of the curriculum from P to senior levels Implementation of an accountability framework and teacher appraisal system to create a healthy and thriving workplace environment Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the school Board Build local, national and international partnership Responsible for the provision of the curriculum from P to senior levels Implementation of an accountability framework and teacher appraisal system to create a healthy and thriving workplace environment Develop and implement a strategic plan in collaboration with the school Board Build local, national and international partnership
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Trondheim International School
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Norway
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head of School
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Aug 2009 - Jul 2013
Set the strategic direction Manage workforce planning, teacher recruitment and financial management, Leadership roles and responsibilities restructuring Administrative re-organisation Leadership and teacher recruitment Supervised, lead and mentored a 4 person school executive Negotiated a local teacher work agreement and teacher incentive package Implemented a pedagogy renewal and development strategy Managed the budget operations providing fiscal stability, trebling liquidity in 3 years Implemented a performance accountability and managed workforce performance Lead IB (PYP and MYP) evaluation (2012) Show less
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Consultant:
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Sep 2008 - Aug 2009
Provision of international business project development and operational management: Developed Quality Assurance processes and conducted onsite inspections for EQI consultancy projects in Middle East and Pacific Wrote tenders including, cost-benefit analyses; identification of contractors; analysis of project requirements including country capacity and capabilities; development of project methodology; budget and performance accountability mechanisms Won Australian wide project in IT teacher development Show less
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Kawana Waters State College
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Australia
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Primary and Secondary Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Deputy Principal (Director of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning)
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Jan 2005 - Sep 2008
Secondary school leadership: Curriculum,Teaching & Learning Managed Council of International Schools Accreditation for 900 students & 90 employees. Chair of the Curriculum Task-force responsible for the P-12 Curriculum strategic plan Designed and implemented workforce professional learning portfolio including the P -12 Professional Development Program, Staff induction, Pedagogy modelling Secondary school leadership: Curriculum,Teaching & Learning Managed Council of International Schools Accreditation for 900 students & 90 employees. Chair of the Curriculum Task-force responsible for the P-12 Curriculum strategic plan Designed and implemented workforce professional learning portfolio including the P -12 Professional Development Program, Staff induction, Pedagogy modelling
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Education
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2016 - 2021
Southern Cross University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Professional Capital and School Leadership for International School Climate Transformation -
1980 - 1982
Wollongong University
Diploma of Teaching, Primary Teaching -
University of South Australia
Bachelor of Education, Workplace Supervision -
The University of Queensland
Master of Education, Education
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