Women in Leadership Summit, Shenzhen China

WORKSHOP ABSTRACT:

If we believe in gender equality and equity, then we need to empower more women to lead. But the question remains, how do we best accomplish this? This weekend workshop will focus on identifying strategies for success within this traditionally male-dominated field. We will look at ways to shape future educational programs for female students and enhance career choices for women in leadership within international schools. Come join us to build your own leadership skills and create opportunities for others to be empowered as well.

Dana Specker Watts wears many hats an an international educator. While working as a Curriculum Leader at HKIS, Dana also serves as the Executive Director of WLead which focuses on creating opportunities for systemic change for women in leadership throughout the international schools.

 Additionally, as the Director of Innovation for 21st Century Learning, Dana collaborates on online courses, workshops and conferences, with a view to providing support to schools for sustainable change. Currently in the final stages of her doctorate in educational leadership through the CASTLE program at the University of Kentucky, Dana has also authored journal articles and a few self published books on technology and digital citizenship. An Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Teacher, Dana has also taught online for SUNY Buffalo and the University of Kentucky, and she works as an education consultant for various international schools.

Strand Leaders

Megan Kuemmerlin is the Upper Primary Assistant Principal at #sisrocks—Shekou International School. She’s been an educator since 2006 with experience in administration, teacher leadership, and classroom teaching. At her previous school Megan was part of an all female leadership team that implemented sustainable systems of change. A passion of Megan’s is harnessing the power of technology to connect and empower her community of learners. She has her Masters in International Education Administration from Endicott College and a COETAIL certificate. 

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

Saturday, November, 24

8:30-10:15: Finding Your Super Powers & Kryptonite

10:15-10:45: Coffee Break

10:45-12:30: Adaptive Role Playing & Crisis Scenarios

12:30-1:30 Lunch

1:30-2:30: Building Your Toolbox for Success

300-4:00: Leading Change and Innovation with Transparency

Sunday, November 25

8:30-10:15: Putting Ideas into Action Part for our Students (w/Dana, Ceci, Carlene & Meaghan)

10:15-10:45: Coffee Break

10:45-12:30: Putting Ideas into Action for Ourselves (w/Dana, Ceci, Carlene & Meaghan)

12;30-1:30: Lunch

1:30-3;00: Designing Your Personal Pipeline for Success & Building a #WLead Network

3:00-4:00: Appreciations & Reflection

Coffee/Tea and lunch will be provided.