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Simon Gauci

Deputy Director at Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS), Thailand

I am an experienced K-12 school leader and reflective practitioner with more than 20 years of experience working in international education. I am a strong believer and practitioner of servant leadership, DEIJ, and a positive mindset. Known as a self-starter with a passion for focussing on students' needs and school-wide growth, I become excited when approaching new challenges and collaborative opportunities. I am a graduate of the Johns Hopkins School Administration and Supervision Program and obtained a Masters in Globalization and Educational Change from Lehigh University, and I am a proud University of Toronto/OISE Alumni. I have written for various publications, and I am currently Deputy Director at Mahidol University International Demonstration School (MUIDS).

Recent articles from Simon Gauci

  1. Managing Online Accreditation Visits - Our Most Important Asset in a School?

    The accreditation process, the changes that COVID-19 has brought to the process, giving tips and advice for other international schools. 

    • Digital Literacy & Online Learning,
    • School Accreditation,
    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • School Leadership
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Simon Gauci's recent questions

  1. What are some ways to manage leadership confidence versus leadership competence?

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • School Leadership
    2 answers
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  2. In what ways can an educator efficiently move from one role or job/position into another?

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • School Leadership,
    • School Marketing & Admissions
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  3. How can counsellors improve their presence and help the community to better understand their job?

    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • University Guidance & Careers Counselling,
    • Wellbeing in Schools
    1 answers
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  4. Is the flipped classroom best for learning or does it lend itself to lackadaisical teaching?

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • Curriculum & Assessment,
    • Teaching Theory, Practice & Implementation
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  5. How can international schools celebrate positive school culture?

    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • Wellbeing in Schools
    1 answers
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  6. What are some problems or issues in your school that are elephants in the room?

    • Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice,
    • Safeguarding,
    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • Wellbeing in Schools
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  7. How can plastic free schools propose and implement effective policies that can be enforced and sustained long-term?

    • School Culture & Community Engagement,
    • Sustainability in Schools
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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  8. How to manage push back from Heads of Departments, or Team Leaders?

    • Continued Professional Development,
    • School Leadership,
    • Wellbeing in Schools
    1 answers
    Asked by: Simon Gauci on 12/11/2021
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