Santha Kumar
Dr. Santha Kumar is a seasoned international education leader driven by a deep passion for learning and innovation. With over 27 years of experience in global education, he has remained steadfast in his belief that every student can achieve the highest levels of learning when provided with the right support. His journey in international schools began in Southeast Asia and has since spanned eight countries across two continents.
Throughout his career, Dr. Santha Kumar has served in a wide range of instructional and leadership roles in American, IB, and British international school systems, invoRead More...
Dr. Santha Kumar is a seasoned international education leader driven by a deep passion for learning and innovation. With over 27 years of experience in global education, he has remained steadfast in his belief that every student can achieve the highest levels of learning when provided with the right support. His journey in international schools began in Southeast Asia and has since spanned eight countries across two continents.
Throughout his career, Dr. Santha Kumar has served in a wide range of instructional and leadership roles in American, IB, and British international school systems, involving technology, innovation, and learning. A strong advocate for creating Highly Effective and Learning Progressive (HELP) environments, Dr. Santha Kumar supports schools in blending proven effective practices with progressive pedagogy. In such environments, students develop the competencies and skills needed for post-secondary success while being empowered with voice and choice to experience personalized learning. His doctoral research explored leadership practices that enable international schools to transform into HELP environments.
His academic background includes a Master’s in Physics (India), a Master’s in Educational Technology (Michigan State University), a certification in Advanced Educational Leadership (Harvard University), and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from the University of San Diego.
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