We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Addie Loy, a cherished member of our community for the past 12 years, will be stepping into the role of Head of School at the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS).
With her extensive experience and deep understanding of our school"s values and mission, Ms. Loy is the ideal leader to guide us into the future. Her unwavering dedication to fostering academic excellence and creating a supportive environment for our students is truly commendable. We wholeheartedly congratulate Ms. Loy on this well-deserved promotion and eagerly anticipate the positive impact she will continue to make at ISNS.
About Ms. Addie Loy
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Ms. Addie Loy is a dedicated educator with an extensive background in teaching and educational leadership. She has been working as the Director of Program Development at ISNS for many years.
Hailing from Michigan, US, Addie began her career as a public-school teacher in Kentucky, where she taught for nine years before transitioning to post-secondary education. With a passion for language development, she obtained a Master"s degree in English language development and ventured to China to pursue teaching English.
Upon joining ISNS, Addie assumed the role of leading the English department. Her commitment to professional growth led her to earn a certificate in advanced educational leadership from the Harvard School of Education. She is also at the completion of her doctoral studies in comparative international education, focusing on improving schools by comprehending educational systems worldwide.
Believing in the importance of connecting education to real-world challenges, Addie advocates for empowering students through inquiry, problem-solving, and collaboration. Her teaching experience spans multiple subjects, including history, geography, and English as a Second or Foreign Language (ESL). As an IB workshop leader and member of school visit teams, she actively contributes to educational conferences and shares her expertise with other educators. As the Director of the Program, Addie has played a crucial role in enhancing the academic standards and comprehensive approach to teaching and learning at the International School of Nanshan Shenzhen (ISNS) within the IB framework. Her efforts have positioned our school as a frontrunner in Shenzhen, ensuring that our academic programs are rigorous and holistic.
How do you plan to balance the needs of different stakeholders at the school, including students, parents, faculty, and staff, while still ensuring that the school is moving forward in a positive direction?
The Head of School plays a crucial role in setting and communicating expectations to foster a shared vision and mission within the school community. Encouraging growth among teachers and parents, promoting understanding of international education, and providing opportunities for professional development are fundamental aspects of achieving the school"s mission. Creating a safe and open environment, where effective communication thrives, is of utmost importance.
Transparency and approachability are key qualities for leaders and teachers to ensure that students are in a secure and conducive learning environment. The focus is on the well-being and success of students, with the school dedicated to making decisions that align with these goals.
How do you plan to address issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the school, and what steps do you plan to take to ensure that all students feel valued and supported?
Diversity, equity, inclusion and justice is a really big social issue right now. My biggest focus is to make sure that whatever we do is developmentally appropriate and what is culturally appropriate for the community that we"re in. It"s about evaluating our program and making sure that we"re following a developmentally appropriate curriculum and considering the needs of our families in the culture or the host country that we"re in.
How do you plan to ensure that ISNS remains at the forefront of international education in the region, and what steps do you plan to take to maintain the school"s reputation for academic excellence?
To provide students with diverse educational experiences, both inside and outside the classroom, is a key priority. Ensuring relevant and engaging resources is crucial for student involvement and fostering a safe learning environment. Moreover, attracting talented educators and showcasing the school"s excellence is essential.
By cultivating a positive community, making sound decisions, and maintaining strong processes and policies, the school can continue to thrive and achieve significant accomplishments. The overall goal is to create a healthy and contented environment where everyone feels valued and motivated to be part of the school community.
What do you think about technology integration?
In evaluating technology integration, the focus should shift from students being consumers to becoming creators. The aim is to introduce more ICT, robotics, app development, and design elements such as textile, wood, metal, and 3D modeling. The goal is to cultivate students" skills and move away from passive consumption. This shift in perspective requires time as students build necessary competencies. The approach to technology in schools needs to be reimagined to prioritize active engagement and creativity.
Message from Ms. Addie Loy
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I would just like to say that I am super excited about moving into this new role. I hope that together we can create something really special. I hope that we can be strong together. We can be a home, enlightenment and a place where our students have the best opportunity to shine. I"m proud of the ISNS community and I look forward to building it and bringing everybody along on that journey.
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我们非常高兴地宣布，Addie Loy女士即将担任深圳市南山外籍人员子女学校（ISNS）的校长一职。
她在过去的12年里一直是我们社区中非常重要的成员。Loy女士以其丰富的经验和对学校价值观和使命的深刻理解成为引领我们走向未来的理想领导者。她对培养学术卓越和为学生创造支持性环境的无私奉献令人钦佩。我们衷心祝贺Loy女士获得这个实至名归的晋升，并热切期待她在ISNS继续发挥积极影响力。
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Addie Loy 女士是一位投入的教育工作者，拥有丰富的教学和教育领导经验。她多年来一直担任ISNS的项目发展总监。
Addie来自美国密歇根州，她的职业生涯始于肯塔基州的公立学校，担任教师长达九年之久，然后转向高等教育领域。出于对语言发展的热爱，她获得了英语语言发展硕士学位，并来到中国从事英语教学。
加入ISNS后，Addie 担任了英语部门的领导职务。她对专业成长的执着追求使她获得了哈佛教育学院的高级教育领导证书。她即将完成比较国际教育博士学位的学习，专注于通过理解全球教育体系来改善学校。
Addie 坚信将教育与现实挑战相结合的重要性，倡导通过探究、解决问题和与同伴合作为学生赋能。她在多个学科（包括历史、地理和英语作为第二语言）的教学经验使她能够积极参与教育会议并与其他教育工作者分享自己的专业知识，成为国际文凭（IB）研讨会导师和学校访问团队成员。作为项目总监，Addie在ISNS的IB框架下，推动提升学术水平和在综合教学方法发展上发挥了至关重要的作用。她的努力使我们的学校在深圳地区独树一帜，确保我们的学术课程既严谨又全面。
您如何平衡学校不同利益相关者的需求，包括学生、家长、教师和员工，同时确保学校朝着积极的方向前进?
对于如何在确保学校积极发展的同时平衡学生、家长、教职员工等不同利益相关者的需求，ISNS的校长会发挥关键作用。鼓励教师和家长的成长，促进对国际教育的理解，并提供专业发展机会是实现学校使命的基石。创造一个安全开放的环境，使有效沟通得以蓬勃发展，是至关重要的。
透明度和亲和力是领导者和教师的关键素质，以确保学生处于安全和有助于学习的环境中。重点是学生的福祉和成功，学校致力于做出符合这些目标的决策。
您计划如何解决学校的多样性、平等和包容性问题，采取什么措施来确保所有学生都受到重视和支持?
多样性、公平和包容性问题，首先和首要的是确保我们的学生在发展上是适合的，其次是确保符合我们所在社区的文化特点。这涉及到评估我们的课程，并确保我们遵循与我们所在社区文化和所在国家的家庭需求相适应的发展适宜课程。
您计划如何确保ISNS在该地区保持国际教育的前沿地位？您计划采取哪些措施来保持学校在学术方面卓越的声誉？
提供学生在课堂内外不同的教育体验是首要任务。确保相关且引人入胜的资源对于学生的参与至关重要，以培养安全的学习环境。此外，吸引优秀的教育工作者并展示学校的卓越性是至关重要的。
通过培养积极的社区，做出明智的决策，维护强大的流程和政策，学校可以继续蓬勃发展并取得重要成就。总体目标是创造一个健康、快乐的环境，让每个人都感到受到重视并有动力成为学校社区的一部分。
对于技术整合有什么看法？
在评估技术整合时，重点应从学生作为使用者转变为创造者。目标是引入更多信息和通信技术（ICT）、机器人技术、应用程序开发以及纺织品、木材、金属和三维建模等设计元素。旨在培养学生的技能，并摆脱被动消费。这种视角的转变需要时间，因为学生需要建立必要的能力。学校对待技术的方法需要重新设想，以优先考虑积极参与和创造力。
Addie Loy寄语
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我想说我对担任这个新角色感到非常激动。我希望我们能够共同创造出更好的未来。希望我们能够团结一致让ISNS可以成为一个启蒙家园，让我们的学生有最好的机会展现自己的光芒。我为ISNS社区感到骄傲，我期待我们共同发展，开启新的篇章，共铸辉煌。
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