Jeff's Story

Jeff Paulson serves as the CEO of AISH, bringing over 30 years of experience in international education to his role. He has held teaching, counseling, and leadership positions in six different international settings, including the United States, England, Malaysia, Peru, Venezuela, and Switzerland. With 15 years of experience as a Head of School in Venezuela, Switzerland, and the USA, Jeff has demonstrated a strong commitment to educational leadership.

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Jeff holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Policy and Administration (Ed.D.) from the University of Minnesota, a Master of Education in Counseling Psychology (Ed.M.) from Boston University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics (B.A.) from Augustana College. He has also completed the Klingenstein Head of School Program at Columbia University and is recognized as an Executive Scholar with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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Jeff's dedication to international education has been recognized by the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE), reflecting his lifelong commitment to the field.

Sheena's Story

Sheena's international education career began after a decade of teaching high school mathematics in Canada when she and her husband embarked on an overseas journey. Over the next 21 years, she held various teaching and leadership roles in Egypt, Costa Rica, Syria, and Jordan, and later served as a school head in Cameroon and Ghana.

After returning to North America, Sheena joined Search Associates as the Director of School Relations, gaining valuable global insights into diverse educational contexts. Her experience in leadership ignited a strong interest in governance, leading her to serve on the boards of the Educational Collaborative of International Schools (ECIS) as Treasurer, and the Academy for International School Heads (AISH).

Sheena has co-facilitated AISH’s course entitled "Cultivating a Positive Culture of School Governance" and has served as a board governance trainer. Now, as Deputy CEO of AISH, she partners with Jeff to drive strategic initiatives, focusing on community engagement, program enhancement, financial stewardship, and operational excellence.