Governance

Focused on continuous improvement

CIS is a privately owned school governed by a Board of Directors. The Board is composed of educators and business persons. It provides strategic support to ensure the ongoing strength and stability of the school. The Board takes a long-term perspective and protects the educational, financial, child safeguarding and employment health of CIS. It relies on the Head of School to provide it with reports and proposals for school improvement, including as it relates to learning, well-being, global citizenship and the school’s culture. The Senior Leadership Team led by the Head of School manages academic programming and the daily operations of CIS.

Board of Directors 

The Board of Directors includes: Dr. Lina Lim, Board Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer; Mr. John Crawford, Board Member; Dr. Howard Stribbell, Board Member and School Supervisor; Mr. Enghuy Ang, Board Member and Chief Financial Officer; Ms. Donna Trafford, Board Member; and Dr. Kieth Rethy Chhem, Board Member. 

Senior Leadership Team

The Senior Leadership Team includes: Ms. Leah Dushenski, Head of School; Ms. Michelle Jones, Elementary School Principal; Ms. Joanne Wynn, Middle School and High School Principal; Ms. Karen Holmes, Senior Director, Early Years Program; and Mr. Jon Horsnell, Senior Director, Specialist Programs.