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79. Would You Be a Good Fit for a Brand New School? A Conversation With Greg Parry of GSE, the School Starters
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Where do new schools come from? Our research and guest insights reveal that new schools are regularly emerging, with many others planned for construction in the near future. What does this mean for you as you seek to be an informed international educator while navigating the recruiting process?
What are some “under the hood” aspects of startup schools you should be examining? What are the advantages and potential disadvantages of working at a newly-established school?
With these questions in mind, we reached out to Greg Parry, an expert in starting schools. Greg leads Global Services in Education (GSE), a company he founded that collaborates with investors, developers, and school management providers to design, build, and manage new schools.
Greg is a visionary leader, educator, and acclaimed author with an exceptional track record in the field of international education. From his home country of Australia to the United States, India, Africa, Myanmar, China, South America, South Korea, Japan and the Middle East, Greg's insights have transformed education systems and elevated learning outcomes. He has trained teachers and principals worldwide, focusing on critical thinking, language development, and leadership. Greg's expertise in school start-up projects, curriculum development, and effective leadership strategies has solidified his authority in the field.
For this episode, we focused on a few guiding questions:
- What do international educators need to know about the rapid growth of new international schools?
- Who are some of the major players, and what criteria should educators consider when evaluating these schools?
- What are some current trends in international education?
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Global Services in Education (GSE)
Global Services in Education Blog
Steps to Setting Up a New School
Five Trends That Will Redefine International Schools in 2025
Educators Going Global: Profiling Schools, Cities and Countries
Greg's Contact Information:
This episode was recorded on April 9th, 2025.
Categories: Recruiting | Leadership | School Life | New Schools
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