Leadership

Nationality: United States of America
At ISP Since: 2021

• LEAD Certificate - Graduate School of Business Corporate Innovation - Stanford University
• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Educational Leadership and Administration - University of Southern California
• Master of Science (M.S.) - Science Education - Eastern Washington University
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Biology - Whitworth University

Chip is a progressive and experienced leader with a track record of excellence at the school, district, state, national, and international levels. He has led public and private systems, both large and small, with a future orientation and a commitment to improvement, effective change, and results. 

Chip started his career as a science teacher and was an early adopter of learning technologies. After serving as District Chief Technology Officer, Area Superintendent, and Deputy Superintendent, was appointed as Superintendent of Lake Washington School District in Washington State, USA, overseeing the education of 30,000 students. Later, Chip was selected as Superintendent of Singapore American School (4000 students), where he led the most ambitious and challenging reform work of his career, transforming SAS into one of the most progressive and innovative schools in the world. Immediately prior to his appointment as Director of ISP, Chip worked as an executive coach, business consultant, and personal finance coach for young people.

Nationality: Canada
At ISP since: 2014

• B.S. Engineering, Queen's University, Ontario, Canada
• Bachelor of Education, University of Western Ontario, Canada
• Master of Education (Educational Technology), University of Calgary, Canada

Sheldon is from Barrie, Ontario, Canada. After obtaining a degree in Mechanical Engineering, he worked in industry for several years. He then went back to university to obtain another degree in education. He has worked as an Elementary Homeroom teacher, a Math/Science teacher, a Technology Coach and a Technology Director. He worked in Japan, Kuwait, China and Indonesia before coming to Prague.

In his free time, Sheldon enjoys spending time with his wife, Laura (also an ISP teacher) and their two children. His other interests include photography, making/tinkering, and travel.

Nationality: United Kingdom
At ISP Since: 2023

• Bachelor’s Degree, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
• Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Oxford University
• Masters from the University of London
• Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wilkes University, Pennsylvania

Before coming to ISP, Dr. David “Cal” Callaway, Ed.D, was the Deputy Head of School at the International Community School of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and the Deputy Head of School at the International School of Latvia.

Cal has worked in international education for over 22 years as an elementary, middle and high school teacher, before moving into administration in international schools in three continents, in the United Kingdom, China, Latvia and Ethiopia.

Cal is a member of the National Association of Elementary School Principals, and in recognition of his work as an elementary principal, he was awarded National Distinguished Principal 2021. Additionally, the elementary school at ICS Addis Ababa was awarded Exemplary PLC status in 2021 through his team’s work in driving learning through the Professional Learning Community process. Cal strongly believes in an inclusive approach to education and has worked to adapt learning support services to work closely with students in a learning community model.

He has presented workshops on co-teaching learning communities, educational environments and personalized learning for the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA) and as part of the PLC institute workshops in Africa.

Nationality: Czech Republic
At ISP since: 2015

• Degree in Illumination Technology & Lighting Systems, Czech Technical University in Prague

Petr comes to ISP with 20 years of HR experience, both in generalist roles and specialized areas.

Petr’s experience encompasses: Recruitment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compensation & Benefits, Performance Management, HR Consulting, Talent Management, Diversity and Leadership.

Nationality: United States of America
At ISP Since: 2022

• Calvin University - Bachelor Of Arts In Elementary Education
• Principals Training Center - Certificate Of Int'l School Leadership
• Masters Of Education - International Education - Endicott College, Boston, MA

Laura Jo (LJ), originally from New Mexico, USA, her husband Zach, and her two teenage daughters, are career-long international educators/adventurers. LJ has worked in South Korea, Singapore and Ethiopia as a teacher, Early Years Coordinator and now Associate Principal. LJ and her family spend their summers near Bellingham Washington at their lakeshore home where nature, horses, kayaking and fireside chats fill their spirits each year before heading abroad for more adventure.

In her 15-Year professional career, LJ has taken part in numerous professional dialogues and contributed to the development of co-constructed curricula, professional learning communities, innovative learning environments, and strengths-based leadership work. These initiatives value each learner as a capable, competent world citizen who actively participates in the learning process through a personalized approach.

Nationality: Ireland
At ISP Since: 2022

• PGCEi University of Nottingham UK
• Master of Education University of Nottingham UK

Anthony is a highly regarded and experienced professional with over 14 years of international teaching, administrative and coaching experience from schools in the United Kingdom, Thailand and recently Belgium, as well as Higher Education Institutions, grassroots and professional sports clubs in Europe, South East Asia and Australasia.

Nationality: Canada
At ISP Since: 2022

• BPhed & Biology, Brock University, Ontario, Canada
• BEd University of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
• MEd Frammingham State University, Framingham, USA
• EdD (in progress), University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada

Michelle is from Brockville, Ontario, Canada. After obtaining a degree in Physical and Health Education and Biology, she obtained another degree in education. She has worked in Middle and High School as a Physical Education, Science, Health, and Outdoor Leadership teacher, an Assistant Principal, and now Principal. Michelle worked in Guatemala City, Frankfurt, Tokyo, Lima, and Munich before coming to Prague.

In her free time, Michelle enjoys spending time with her husband, Dan, a grade 5 teacher at ISP, and their two children, Zack, who attends the University of Toronto, and Isabel, who is a high school student at ISP. Michelle’s other interests include fitness in the outdoors, year-round freshwater swimming, and gatherings with friends.

Nationality: Romania
At ISP Since: 2020

• B.A. Accounting and Finance, The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
• M.B.A. Cranfield School of Management, U.K.

Monica has over 12 years of experience in advancement in world renowned educational institutions in Singapore. Her experience spans the full advancement spectrum, capital campaigns, major gifts, annual fund, working with volunteers and boards, advancement services, and strategic marketing and communication. 

A Romanian national with a global outlook, Monica’s personal passion and professional ambition is to advance education through philanthropy. Before discovering the world of educational advancement, Monica worked in marketing with a number of world-class FMCG companies.

She loves all kinds of outdoor activities, from simple runs to rock climbing, and enjoys meaningful conversations on a wide range of topics.

Nationality: United States of America
At ISP Since: 2019

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Oakland University
• Specialist in Administration, Educational Leadership and Administration, General, Wayne State University
• Master's Degree, Secondary Education and Teaching, Wayne State University
• Bachelor's Degree, International Relations and Affairs, Michigan State University

Eric holds a PhD in Educational Leadership, and prior to his arrival in Prague, led the International Academy of Macomb in Michigan, USA since 2012. Previously Eric worked as a principal, IB Coordinator, and teacher in the USA, Venezuela, Egypt, and Turkey and is an IBDP workshop leader and examiner.

Eric helped to write the curriculum for the World Studies Extended Essay pilot project, a unique interdisciplinary opportunity for students to develop their capacity for global consciousness and action.

As Faculty of the Future of Learning Institute at Project Zero, Harvard Graduate School of Education from 2012-2016, Eric was a co-developer of design thinking professional development: “an experience that informed my understanding of best practice instruction and interdisciplinary learning, specifically that of ‘design thinking.”

Nationality: United States of America
At ISP Since: 2022

• Bachelor of Arts in Education from the University of Iowa
• Masters in Educational Leadership from the University of Colorado

This is Matthew Woodward’s first year leading the elementary school at the International School of Prague. He brings a belief that all children and adults are capable, and the skills of listening and connecting help foster and empower growth.

In his previous role at the International School of Kenya, Matt was the elementary principal where he collaborated with teachers and students to create kind, caring environments that nurtured agency, skill development and reflection. Part of his time at ISK also included unlocking the schedule to bring in more time for students to engage in personal inquiry and action.

Prior to Matthew’s time in Kenya, he worked as a curriculum leader in Mexico and Chile and was responsible for implementing project based learning, reading and writing workshops and concept-based mathematics.

At the heart of his beliefs is building relationships and a culture of learning that inspires, challenges, and capitalizes on what could be.