A Day in the Life...
Many people have asked me, what does Dr. Brindley do all day? Balance is the name of the game. Meeting with parents, teachers, faculty, staff and trustees, as well as teaching the Mathematics SAT class, is combined with the importance of increasing the awareness of AIS locally, nationally and internationally.
As Atlanta continues to make a significant impact on the international front, Dr. Brindley's focus is to put AIS and the value of international education on the minds and agendas of business and government leaders from around the world. We are organizing meetings so that he may engage dignitaries, corporate executives, international educators and civil leaders alike. Our message is consistent and highly applicable in our global society: "AIS is a progressive international school, providing a strong academic curriculum with an international focus that develops students' critical thinking, innovative problem solving, and ability to handle differing cultural environments as well as an understanding of the impact of decisions from environmental and business perspectives."
Dr. Brindley, with Ms. Suzanna Jemsby, is also on a strategic long-term mission to have increasing numbers of colleges and universities place a high value on the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma. He recognizes that if an international education is in demand by the business community, colleges and universities will seek out that product. Collaborating with other progressive international schools and organizations such as the International School of Brussels as well as the Association of French Schools in America to share cultural, educational and management practices, while gaining widespread exposure through various media outlets, is an ongoing effort.
By the same token, our Headmaster also highlights for corporate executives and government leaders the significant quality-of-life needs we fulfill. When companies relocate families from outside the United States, AIS is critical to filling the cultural and unique learning niches these families have left behind. When children are culturally and learning competent and happy, a weighty concern has been addressed and a more productive employee is the result. On the other hand, American families committed to meaningful academic and cultural exchanges with the likes of China and other countries are equally enriched by the unique tapestry of cultural differences that are critical to the learning environment at AIS.
Balancing effective and successful internal governance with strategic positioning of AIS is a responsibility Dr. Brindley embraces with a huge dose of commitment and passion. If you have any thoughts or ideas regarding his efforts, please contact him at rbrindley@aischool.org. He would love to hear from you.