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Tom Penny

Assistant Principal

International School of Stuttgart

Experienced multi-lingual coordinator with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in coaching, curriculum development, public speaking, working in multi-lingual communities and Microsoft Office. Passionate about effective assessment for students, teachers and schools and committed to PBL and UDL approaches in my community. Skilled in personalising and differentiating learning with a focus on More Able students. Believer in translanguaging in our diverse communities. Strong determination to impactful professional growth through personal growth in formal and informal development. Focused on growth as a leader with a Master of Business Administration focused in Educational Leadership and Administration, Tampere University of Applied Sciences.

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    International School Stuttgart - Degerloch Campus

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    Recent articles from Tom Penny

    1. Beyond the Brochure: Why Human Relationships Make School Trips Unforgettable—and Unmissable

      Discover how putting people at the heart of school trips can turn ordinary travel into unforgettable, life-changing learning experiences for students and educators alike.

      • Continued Professional Development,
      • Outdoor Learning,
      • School Culture & Community Engagement,
      • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation,
      • Wellbeing in Schools
      Read article 9 minute read
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    2. Giving a sense of time, space and place in international schools

      Tom Penny, Assistant Principal at the International School of Stuttgart thoughtfully draws on his approach to develop a sense of identity and local context against a backdrop of globalisation.

      • Alumni Engagement,
      • Continued Professional Development,
      • Curriculum & Assessment,
      • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice,
      • Leadership Coaching,
      • Research in Education,
      • School Culture & Community Engagement,
      • School Leadership,
      • Work Skills & Global Citizenship
      Read article 2 minute read
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    3. How a peer-led observation model changed our school for the better

      In this article, Tom Penny, Assistant Principal at International School of Stuttgart, explains the process and impact that moving to a peer-based observation model had for his school.

      • Alumni Engagement,
      • Continued Professional Development,
      • Leadership Coaching,
      • Research in Education,
      • School Culture & Community Engagement,
      • School Leadership,
      • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation
      Read article 2 minute read
      Tom Penny

    4. How to Keep Your Gifted Students Engaged – Part Two

      In the second chapter of this two-part series, Tom Penny explains what teachers and school staff can do to ensure gifted students can make the most of their education

      • Continued Professional Development,
      • School Leadership,
      • Special Educational Needs,
      • Wellbeing in Schools
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    5. How to Keep Your Gifted Students Engaged – Part One

      In the first chapter of this two-part series, Tom Penny reflects on an eye-opening professional development course and explains how teachers can better understand their gifted students’ needs

      • Continued Professional Development,
      • School Leadership,
      • Special Educational Needs,
      • Wellbeing in Schools
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