Intentionally-Small Schools SIG: Student Autonomy Through Co-Creation: 19 March
Intentionally-Small Schools SIG: Student Autonomy Through Co-Creation: 19 March
13:00 (London time)
Presenters
Rachael Thrash – Extensive experience in empowering leadership and building inclusive school cultures.
Mustafa Alshahani – Design expert specialising in intuitive tools and processes that foster collaboration, creativity, and innovation.
Format: 15-minute introduction to Belong Hub’s approach.
45-minute collaborative design session.
About this session
The close-knit environment of a small school offers a unique opportunity for students to take an active role in shaping their community. How can we leverage these connections to amplify student voice and develop leadership skills?
Join educators from small international schools in a design thinking workshop facilitated by the co-founders of Belong Hub, an education startup dedicated to inspiring student voice through the co-creation of inclusive communities. In this one-hour webinar, you’ll explore a practical Belong Hub tool designed to generate actionable ideas and strategies for strengthening student voice in small school settings.
Together, we’ll:
– Examine the unique challenges and opportunities small schools face in fostering student leadership.
– Identify key steps to building a culture that supports student autonomy.
– Share strategies and spark meaningful discussions to strengthen our network.
Through Belong Hub they’ve developed and refined methods that promote belonging, co-creation, design thinking, and positive leadership development in schools worldwide. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and explore fresh approaches to empowering students in your school community.
About the presenters
Mustafa Alshihani is a leadership-oriented creative passionate about driving positive change and social impact. With a multidisciplinary perspective, he approaches problem-solving with empathy, focusing on crafting spaces that foster co-creation, connection, empowerment, and collaboration. Rachael Thrash is an educational leader passionate about co-creating belonging-centered school communities. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and school leader in international IB schools, U.S. independent schools, and public colleges, she brings expertise in cultivating inclusive, transformative spaces that help schools and individuals thrive.
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Rachael Thrash is an educational leader passionate about co-creating belonging-centered school communities. With over 20 years of experience as a teacher and school leader in international IB schools, U.S. independent schools, and public colleges, she brings expertise in cultivating inclusive, transformative spaces that help schools and individuals thrive.