Hermann-Lietz School - Haubinda
Westville Girl's High School, Durban, South Africa
Phorms Süd
Professional Development
2024 — COBIS Programme for Middle Leaders
In 2024, I completed the COBIS Programme for Middle Leaders (CPML) in Riyadh. This one-year programme combined facilitated workshops, self-directed learning, and five days of face-to-face training. Alongside eight core modules, I designed, implemented, and evaluated a Leadership Challenge project within my school context. The CPML not only strengthened my leadership skills but also expanded my professional network through collaboration with fellow COBIS colleagues.
2022 — International Child Safeguarding Course
While teaching at Albert Gutzmann Schule in Berlin, I attended the Trainingsraum-Programm offered by the Berlin Senate. The program, based on Edward Ford’s Responsible Thinking Process, focused on classroom management, student self-reflection, and fostering accountability. Through workshops and practical application, I learned strategies to guide students in developing responsibility for their own actions, de-escalating conflict, and maintaining a respectful learning environment.
http://trainingsraum.de/
2016 — Knowledge XP, Mumbai, India
In 2016, I took part in the Knowledge XP programme in Mumbai. The course focused on skill development, creativity, and musical pedagogy in an international arts environment. It offered a blend of hands-on workshops and collaborative projects, helping me expand my musical perspective and connect with peers in India’s vibrant music community.
2019 — Safeguarding Young People
In 2019, I completed the Safeguarding Young People course offered by EduCare (part of TES). This training focused on recognizing risks, understanding safeguarding responsibilities, and ensuring that young people are supported in safe learning environments. It enhanced my ability to create secure, student-centered settings in both schools and extracurricular contexts.
2015 — Curriculum Design for International Teacher Leaders, Bangkok
In 2015, I attended the Curriculum Design for International Teacher Leaders course in Bangkok, organized by the Principals’ Training Center (PTC). The program focused on building strong curriculum leadership skills, equipping international educators with strategies to design, implement, and evaluate effective school curricula. It emphasized collaboration, instructional alignment, and sustainable leadership practices in international school settings.
https://www.theptc.org/principals-training-center
2012 — 8th Edition Accreditation Team Workshop, Shanghai
I completed accreditation team training in Shanghai with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), the National Centre for Curriculum and Textbooks (NCCT), and the Commission on American and International Schools Abroad (CAISA). This program prepared me to contribute as an accreditation team member, evaluating schools against international standards, reviewing self-studies, conducting interviews, and supporting formal accreditation reports. The training strengthened my expertise in school improvement, curriculum evaluation, and international quality assurance, enhancing my ability to contribute to the development of high-quality educational environments worldwide.
2012 — “The Essential Learning Group” – Shanghai
Attended the Learning 2011 professional development conference under the theme “Connect, Communicate, Collaborate”. The event gathered international educators and school leaders to exchange best practices on technology integration, collaborative learning models, and innovative teaching strategies aimed at preparing students for a rapidly changing global context.
Website: https://learning2011.com
2008 — “Kinder brauchen Grenzen” (Children Need Boundaries) – Germany
Attended a professional seminar with Dr. Jan-Uwe Rogge, a leading German author and parenting expert whose work is widely recognized in education and family counselling. The programme explored child development and the role of setting clear but supportive boundaries for healthy growth, both at home and in school.
Website: https://www.jan-uwe-rogge.de
2007 — “Strategies for Managing Heterogeneity” (Umgang mit der Heterogenität) – Germany
I participated in a professional development seminar with Dr. Annemarie von der Groeben and Ingrid Kaiser, focusing on strategies for supporting diverse learners in heterogeneous classrooms. The training covered inclusive teaching methods, differentiated instruction, and classroom management techniques aimed at helping all students thrive. For further insight into their work, see the Werkstatt Individualisierung at IQES Online (iqesonline.net), which offers tools and resources for individualised learning and differentiated teaching.
https://www.iqesonline.net/unterrichten/werkstatt-individualisierung/