北京樂成國際學校新校長到任：16載BCIS與29年國際教育家的對話
來源：國際學校招生網
時間：2023-03-03 21:27:02
今天GJXX小編搜羅了北京樂成國際學校新校長到任：16載BCIS與29年國際教育家的對話希望給擇校的家長們提供參考。
北京樂成國際學校（BCIS）新校長Tom Egerton到任，這位擁有29年國際教育經驗的教育者將與16歲的BCIS續(xù)寫新篇章。
為教育，遠赴世界三十載
人人都有夢想，學校是讓美夢成真的蓄電站。Tom說自己兒時的夢想是做體育記者，可以游歷全球報道體育賽事。然而他最終成了教育者，抉擇的轉變發(fā)生在上大學時。在斐濟的教學實踐體驗和交換教師的經歷，讓他對國際教育產生了濃厚興趣，也推開了走向世界深耕教育之門。他如童夢所愿游歷全球，但這一切皆為教育而出發(fā)。他離開家鄉(xiāng)澳大利亞，將教育的印記深烙在英國、新加坡、菲律賓、緬甸、德國。近三十年的時光里，Tom只做了一件事“認真做教育”，他先后獲得了兩個教育學碩士學位，從教師、小學和中學年部校長再到總校長。行走于不同國家、感受著不同歷史文化的Tom，切身地感受到建設多元且包容的學習社區(qū)對一個人成長的意義。這位國際教育家并未想到，某一天他遇到了一群擁有相同國際教育理念的教育者，和一群有想法、有行動、有成果的學習者。
為學生，扎根中國做教育
Tom說沒真正走進BCIS時，他就對這所辦學16年的國際學校非常好奇。他的許多同事和朋友都在這里執(zhí)教過，每每他們與Tom提起B(yǎng)CIS時都贊不絕口。這里的社區(qū)文化氛圍、教師的專業(yè)力和教學熱情、學生的創(chuàng)造力和潛能，都讓這位擁有近三十年國際教育經驗的教育者激動不已。這到底是一所怎樣的國際學校？這所學校是如何做到海內外“零差評”？
正式加入BCIS社區(qū)的Tom覺得自己越靠近這所學校越覺得欣喜和意外。他瀏覽了學校官網的每一條信息，觀看了每一張圖片、每一條視頻。Tom覺得自己不是在瀏覽網頁，而是在體驗和感受BCIS社區(qū)的文化氛圍、多樣性、包容性和創(chuàng)造力，他被這里的學生、家長、老師間的緊密關系和情感聯結深深打動，驚訝于這個社區(qū)迸發(fā)的活力、熱情和奇跡。每個人都有不同的模樣，每個人都有不同的成長，每個人都在為自己的所想所愛而努力，它是學校、是社區(qū)，更是大家庭，每個人都在肆意成長、各自光芒。因疫情原因，前幾月Tom通過網絡與前任總校長Julie、各學部校長及BCIS社區(qū)成員進行教學和管理等事宜的指導與協(xié)作，如今他真實地踏入校園、真切地看到百年銀杏樹，Tom將心中的教育之種也播散到BCIS的土壤上，賦能其扎根于中國，綻放于國際。
為未來，國際教育持續(xù)賦能
“瞬息萬變的世界要求教育工作者不能一味地做同樣的事，我們應該著眼未來，不斷反思，保持創(chuàng)新，以此更好地為學生持續(xù)賦能，讓他們不僅可以從容面對未來變化，更擁有在不斷變化的環(huán)境中創(chuàng)造未來的能力。”Tom如是說。這正是BCIS始終堅持的：未來教育不是未來的教育，而是幫助學生創(chuàng)造未來的教育。
Tom認為一所好的國際學校在于它的多樣性?！皳肀Ф鄻有浴币馕吨鴮W校要有海納百川的氣度，接納和尊重來自不同國家的文化、習俗和思想，每個人保持積極開放的心態(tài)，相互傾聽和學習。在教學計劃和發(fā)展戰(zhàn)略規(guī)劃中，Tom將BCIS社區(qū)再次向外延伸，建設更緊密活潑的社區(qū)關系和更包容多元的文化氛圍，同時歡迎更多文化傳承者、各行業(yè)領袖、在校家長走進學?；咏涣?。29年國際教學經驗的Tom校長與16歲的BCIS學校，必將融合并迸發(fā)出更為絢爛奪目、卓爾不同的教育火光。
BCIS extends a very warm welcome to our new Head of School, Tom Egerton! Tom's journey in international education started with barefoot walks to his Kindergarten in Papua New Guinea, where he was the "odd kid out". However, instead of serving as a challenge to him, this opened his mind to a new perspective: one filled with diverse experiences. This focus on internationality and inclusiveness later inspired him to choose a path as an international educator, leading to decades of work experience at international schools all over the world, and eventually leading him to his new home here at BCIS!
Although Tom's first passion was sports, he quickly developed his passion for teaching after receiving his degree in education. His initial teaching opportunity was in Lautoka, Fiji, a beautiful island setting where one of the locals even had to ask Tom if it was true that people had heart problems because of stress, since the island was so carefree! Tom then travelled to the opposite side of the globe as part of a teacher exchange in the United Kingdom, which he enjoyed so much that he extended his travel time in Europe. A keen love of travel is demonstrated in Tom's rich background, which includes teaching and leadership positions in international schools in Singapore, The Philippines, and, more recently, as Head of School at international schools in Myanmar and Germany. In fact, while Tom also has extensive teaching experience in Australia, he prefers more international environments and is excited to join us in Beijing, China!
Tom's expansive and diverse background makes him well suited to his new role as Head of School here at BCIS. Tom believes that the rapid changes in society make it more important than ever for schools to take a future-focused approach to education. As Head of School, he will ensure that BCIS prepares our students for the changes that they will face and gives them the mental flexibility to adapt to such changes and collaborate with others as global citizens. Tom describes his education philosophy, stating: "knowledge is important, but it is not the be-all and end-all, because everyone is going to be able to find knowledge with the press of a button. It's having this mental flexibility, this mental balance or emotional intelligence to deal with constant change". BCIS will not only teach students what to learn, it will teach them how to be better learners.
The philosophy Tom holds about education aligns perfectly with the mission at BCIS. Before arriving, Tom had already heard many things about the school, all of which were extremely positive. Being a well-established international school with over 15-years history of excellence in education, BCIS has already established an incredible reputation around the world. Tom was drawn to what he heard about the strong sense of community at BCIS, and the progressive ways in which the school empowers its students to find and pursue their passions and interests through academics. "What really stands out to me is the BCIS family, this community, this compassion for each other," he states. Having been at school only a few days, Tom says he already has felt the warm welcome of the BCIS family!
Although he has only recently arrived at the school, Tom already has large plans that will help BCIS continue to provide top-quality education to its students. His first priority lies in laying out a new strategic plan for the whole school. Having a robust, updated strategic plan will enable BCIS to better prepare its students for the future. Tom is eager for the school to continue embracing the diversity that comes with an internationalized education, while also providing more opportunities to embrace Chinese culture. "There are some international schools that live in a bubble... If you have a school where the individuals, the teachers, and the staff, are open-minded to others, then you can be very international," explains Tom. To embrace this sense of diversity and connect the school to its Chinese roots, he hopes BCIS will become even more involved with its surrounding community, so students have increased opportunities to interact with leaders in their community and learn with and from them.
Tom is very excited to start as the new Head of School at BCIS, and we are equally excited to have him here! His diverse background gives him plenty of experience and knowledge to draw from. His philosophy and attitude towards education are perfectly aligned with the school, and will help guide BCIS as it continues to grow. Tom will ensure that the school, and the students, are fully prepared for anything that the future holds. BCIS welcomes Tom, and sends its best wishes to all our community members!
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