Sarah

How to Know When Your Child Needs Psychological Support While Living Abroad

Living abroad can be an incredible adventure; full of growth, new experiences, and lasting memories. But from my years of working with families abroad, I’ve seen how it can also bring significant emotional challenges, especially for children trying to navigate life between cultures. The uncertainty of constantly adjusting to new environments, schools, and friends can…

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You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup: The Role of Supervision in Staff Wellbeing (and Why It’s Not Counselling)

You see it daily—the tired eyes, the shortened tempers, the incredible effort your staff put into their roles, even when they’re running on empty. Teachers today are navigating complex student needs, rising workloads, and emotionally charged situations, all while trying to maintain high standards and meet school goals. When a staff member starts to burn…

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The Wellbeing Imperative: A Leadership Advantage

Leaders, would you like a more productive team? Staff well-being isn’t just a ‘nice-to-have’—it’s a strategic advantage. Research shows that organizations investing in employee well-being see productivity gains of up to 5%, according to a recent Forbes Article. When staff thrive, schools benefit from higher engagement, lower absenteeism, and improved student outcomes. Yet, recent results…

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Jenna Cirillo (Parent and Passionate Educator)

I wholeheartedly recommend Sarah for her incredible support as a counselor. From the moment we met her, she made a real difference in our child’s life and in our family as a whole. Jenna Cirillo (Parent and Passionate Educator)

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Jon Hansen (M.D. Global School Operations)

When the time came to address the Child Safeguarding focus area, Sarah was the lead on this part of the project. Her subject matter expertise on not only the best practices of child safeguarding, but as they applied to Uzbekistan and TIS was very evident from a variety of perspectives. Full reference here. Jon Hansen…

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Christine, Assistant Sundayschool Leader (Child Protection)

Working in a cross-cultural setting often means having different laws and understandings of some important issues, like child protection. It can be difficult when you are used to certain parameters that aren’t in use in your new context. It can be daunting to know what to do and how to begin.  We have been so…

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Sian Jorgensen (Safeguarding Consultant & Trainer)

Sarah was a very key member of the team, was person focused, very calm and clear-headed throughout. There were a lot of tasks that needed completing, a large proportion of which Sarah led on and she was fantastic, she just took them on and managed them admirably.  Sian Jorgensen (Safeguarding Consultant & Trainer)

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Chris Gould (Independent Child Protection Consultant)

This was a complex case that required multiple ongoing decisions and a significant number of actions and tasks that needed completing. Sarah was a significant point of contact for the work and coordinated efforts between myself, the rest of the team and work streams. I would have no hesitation in recommending Sarah in recognition of…

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Angelika Küster (Director of Teaching & Learning)

She makes herself available for students and parents, always patiently listening, being solution focused while exploring different options. Her kind and calm manner creates an atmosphere of safety and trust, making it easier for students and parents to open up and share worries or concerns.  Angelika Küster (Director of Teaching & Learning)

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Derek Nelson (Elementary School Principal at Tashkent International School)

Sarah is one of the most effective and purposeful professionals I have had the opportunity to work with in my career. Her care for students (and adults) permeates everything she does. She is incredibly knowledgeable and skilled in the areas of safeguarding and child protection, I have learned so much from her and with her.…

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