On Hanoi-Amsterdam High School: How to produce top-tier political leaders
(Illustration: President Ho Chi Minh working as a kitchen assistant on the ship Amiral Latouche...
Remarks on the internationalization plan for Hanoi-Amsterdam High School: Joy and regret
(Photo sources: Hanoi-Amsterdam High School online archives) Reading the draft plan to elevate Hanoi –...
Beyond the slogan: What “Caring” actually means at CIS and SSV
Following my posts about CIS and SSV, many people have asked me: What truly sets...
A dream realized
Walking into the scholarship examination room at the CIS and Sedbergh Vietnam (SSV) campus this...
The graceful exit: The leadership lesson in stepping aside for the greater good
The way a leader exits defines their legacy. While most leadership transitions are fraught with...
Let’s stop glorifying the teaching profession
Have we ever honestly asked ourselves: Why are most teachers, in a profession supposedly considered...
The second war: Why Vietnam’s battle against drunk driving is more costly than the last one
April 30th is the anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War—a conflict of purpose,...
The high school impasse: How to escape the education trap
The most anxiety-inducing time for parents regarding their children’s education is undoubtedly the transition into...
The obsession with certainty is obsolete
Your career path is not a straight line. The only preparation is adaptability. When I...
Investment is not for amateurs: The economic reality of private education
The private education sector is arguably one of the most complex industries for investment. Its...
