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Kate O'Connell

Seasoned Educator, Leader, Coach, Speaker

Experience with 25 years of experience in Education, including 22 years of classroom teaching and 20 years in leadership roles, I leverage strategic vision and systems thinking to deliver leadership for effective school growth and student development.

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ABOUT ME

Kate O'Connell is a seasoned educator, leader, coach, and speaker with nearly 3 decades of experience in education and sustainability. Her experience includes working with a wide variety of populations, including more than 30 schools across 12 countries and four continents.  Currently, she is the Head of School at East-West International School.

She uses her expertise in Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) Coaching, systems thinking, and change management to promote growth for good. She is recognized as an expert in the International Baccalaureate and Compass Education. She also leads workshops for Trust-Based Observations and enjoys speaking at conferences and events.

Kate holds a BA in Elementary Education, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction, and a certificate in Management and Leadership from Harvard Business School. She shares her passions and dedication by volunteering to sit on the Board of Compass Education, and is the Vice Chair of the AmCham Women's Steering Committee.

Her mission is to help schools, leaders, executives, and educators think systematically to achieve better results and create more compassionate and sustainable systems.

Mission

I coach educators, leaders and executives to push past their limiting beliefs to reach their career aspirations. Specifically, I work with professionals who desire to nurture the growth of others for good.

Vision

I envision breaking free from my limiting beliefs as an educator, leader, and executive, nurturing the growth of others. Through transformative coaching, I empower myself and fellow professionals to lead with confidence and impact, creating a brighter future for all.

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ACCREDITATIONS

International Baccalaureate

Workshop Leader - IB LEAD, IB PYP, What is an IB Education
Content Review - IB Exchange
IB Programme Evaluation Leader

Compass Education

  • Board Member

  • Workshop Leader

  • Executive Committee Member

  • Level 1 Coach

  • Trust-Based Education: Trainer 

  • AmCham: Women’s Steering Committee Vice Chair

  • Neuro Linguistic Programming Coach

Accreditations

SPEAKER (PAST EXPERIENCES)

  • Aavanz

  • International Business Chamber  (IBC)

  • Future Leaders

  • International School Services (ISS)

  • EARCOS

EDUCATION

HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL

Certificate of School Management and Leadership, Educational Leadership and Administration, GeneralCertificate of School Management and Leadership, Educational Leadership and Administration, General

2018 To 2022

HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

HGSE Wide World of Education Coach, Leadership for UnderstandingHGSE Wide World of Education Coach, Leadership for Understanding.

2011 To 2012

HARVARD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Coach, Teaching for UnderstandingCoach, Teaching for Understanding

2009 To 2011

THE UNIVERSIDAD DU DENIA

Activities and societies: Graduated with Honors in the College of Education, Overseas Study in Spanish Language Acquisition at the Universidad du Denia, Kappa Omicron Nu Award

Coursework included: Teaching for Understanding and Leading for Understanding

1996 To 2001

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching

1991 To 1996

MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY

MA Curriculum and Instruction (MACT), Curriculum and InstructionMA Curriculum and Instruction (MACT), Curriculum and Instruction

Speaker
Education
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