St. Michael's International School
 

Head of School

Head

Mr Paul Grisewood

BA Ed, B.Ed, MACE, MACEL

Paul joined Saint Michaels International School Kobe Japan as Head of School, commencing August 2009.

He previously worked in leadership positions in Perth, Sydney and Queensland in Australia. He has a strong interest in curriculum, pedagogy, pastoral care and pursuing best practice in schools and effective leadership.

He has been a teacher and administrator in the Australian Independent Education system for the past nineteen years. He and his wife Julie with their two young children are looking forward to the opportunities and challenges life will offer them in a new posting overseas.

Paul has over fourteen years of administration experience across Australia in independant schools. He has held the position of Assistant Principal, Religious Education Coordinator, Deputy Head, Assistant Director and Primary Coordinator. Most recently he has held the position of Head of Junior School.

Paul has been involved in numerous long term projects facilitating review, change and development in schools. He is a member of many professional organisations and a believer in professional learning and that a school should be constantly changing, visionary and forever moving forward towards best practice; delivering the best possible outcomes for students.

SMIS school is focused on professional learning and international networks. Mr. Grisewood  belongs to:

AISH - Academy of International School Heads.

ICP - International Confederation of Principals.

NAHT - National Assosiation of Head Teachers, UK.

ICSEI - International Congress for School Effectiveness and Improvement.

ACEL - Member of Australia Council for Educational Leadership

ACE- Member of Australia College of Educators

Mr. Grisewood also represents school membership in:

JCIS - The Japan Council of International school

EARCOS - East Asia Regional Council of Overseas Schools.

Foreign School Network of Kobe


Head Review Letter
 

Annual Report 2010-11

 
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