Gregory Brunton
IGB International School: Head of School
Malaysia
30-Jan-23
After several rounds of interviews and discussions with the Search Committee, the Management Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Gregory Brunton as IGBIS’ next Head of School, commencing in the 2023/24 academic year. With 13 years of senior leadership experience in full-continuum IB schools in Asia, and a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership focusing on intercultural collaboration, his broad training and experiences will support Greg in successfully leading the growth of IGBIS as the next Head of School.
As a Head, he oversaw all academic, organisational, and business operations for a school of 800 students and 300 staff. Greg focuses on learning, and his decisions consider what is best for a holistic education, preparing students for life after school. He believes rigorous academics, individualised student pathways with support, and extracurricular activities form the foundation. Greg also believes that learning should not stop with the students, but should be a part of the community's culture. He advocates for high-quality international education, and Greg uses the accreditation process to lead continuous, quality improvement for a school.
In addition to leading the accreditation process for his school, he serves on WASC and CIS accreditation teams, evaluating other schools for accreditation. As an Adjunct Professor, Greg has taught classes to Masters and Doctoral students in the educational leadership programme at Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, USA, in subjects such as supervision and professional development, and data-based decision making.
Outside of work, Greg most enjoys spending time with his wife, his daughter, and their four rescued pets. The Board is thrilled to welcome Greg and his family to IGBIS, and over the next few months leading up to the school year's end, Greg and current Head of School Jason McBride will be working together to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for the school.