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John Switzer @johnswitzer

Upper School Principal, Frankfurt International School 🇨🇦 🇰🇼 🇰🇷🇸🇬 🇨🇭🇩🇪 he/him

Joined March 2011
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Our latest edition of the FISHerald (student-run newspaper) is now live! fisherald.com/

FISH - Frankfurt International School Herald

The Student News Site of Frankfurt International School

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6 Sep 2024
It was Enrichment Week for grades 6-12, an opportunity for experiential learning, personal growth, and skill development outside the traditional classroom environment. #enrichment #ibeducation
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Reflections on my own graduation. linkedin.com/pulse/reflectio…

Reflections on my own graduation

As educators, each graduation we witness is a celebration of our students' hard work, the support of their families, and the collective efforts of our school communities. These ceremonies are...

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New article on Linkedin: linkedin.com/pulse/rings-aca…

Rings of academic growth

Yesterday marked the final day of the academic year here at Frankfurt International School. The end of every school year brings a time of reflection and celebration of achievements.

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Zach Woodburn@zwoodyburn
22 May 2024
Small steps lead to big changes! Well done @robinbneal and Design For Change students. I love seeing the little things around @FIS_School that are making a difference in sustainability ❤️
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12 Apr 2024
Seniors last day of “classes” @FIS_School
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My latest article on LinkedIn. linkedin.com/pulse/dewey-was…

Dewey wasn't wrong, nor should his ideas be rushed.

As we begin our two-week spring break here at Frankfurt International School, I find myself reflecting on its significance of the various breaks we take in our academic calendar. While many school...

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New article on LinkedIn linkedin.com/pulse/rethinkin…

Rethinking Student Recognition: shifting from grade level awards ceremonies to personalised...

In recent years, educational systems worldwide have grappled with the question of how best to recognize and celebrate student achievements. The traditional model of awards ceremonies, long held as a...

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Reflections on International Teacher Recruitment - three tips for future teachers linkedin.com/pulse/reflectio… via @LinkedIn

Reflections on International Teacher Recruitment - three tips for future teachers

I was recently at a teacher recruitment fair in London to meet with potential teachers to join our team at Frankfurt International School. While I've been to many fairs in the past, this was my first...

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Thank you to @ISLuxembourg for a great day of basketball here at @FIS_School
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Assistant Head of School vacancy at a marquee international school. Share widely! carneysandoe.com/assets/FIS-…
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Want to be a better leader? Focus on relationships. Read more here: s.hbr.org/3tm6sJm
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Associate Elementary Principal Vacancy commencing August 2024 at Frankfurt International School. recruit.hirebridge.com/v3/Jo…
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Paul Fochtman@PaulFochtman
6 Dec 2023
FIS World: Winter 2023 is out! Another spectacular sharing! new.express.adobe.com/webpag… @fis_school
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Sarah@sarahmoore_dt
1 Dec 2023
A couple of my grade 8 Innovation Design students made a customised dog harness for this beautiful 3 legged doggie. What a wonderful client @DanielleGahr @FIS_School @FIS_Design #problemsolving #dt
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25 Nov 2023
youtu.be/EGDG3hgPNp8?si=QN7l…

AI: Grappling with a New Kind of Intelligence | World Science Festival

A novel intelligence has roared into the mainstream, sparking eupho...

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Scenes from our Kalahari Experience fundraiser last evening @FIS_School. We have plenty of talent! youtube.com/watch?v=_NBRDTUe…

Kalahari Experience Concert

Members of the FIS community participated in Kalahari Concert, perf...

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Our article on our #AI learning journey and links to the Theory of Knowledge is now available @ISM_Plus schoolmanagementplus.com/pub… @FIS_School @iborganization @IB_DP

International School Magazine - Autumn 2023 | School Management Plus

Read all the latest from around the world with the latest edition of International School Magazine, available here and in print.

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John Switzer retweeted
Frankfurt Int School@FIS_School
13 Nov 2023
Welcoming more than 70 universities from around the world for the @CISEducation International University Fair.
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Julie Stern@JulieHStern
11 Nov 2023
The past two days have been a HIGHLIGHT of my entire career! We must transform the way we do school in this ever-changing world - while honoring teacher & parent expertise. @FIS_School has shown jaw-dropping growth during our three-year partnership. 👏 👏 👏
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