Norm Dean, AIE Chair of Trustees - Associate Director of Council of International Schools
Norm Dean is an Associate Director of the Council of International Schools, based in Melbourne, Australia. Prior to his current role Norm worked as Chief Education Officer for Taaleem based in Dubai, and the Yew Chung Education Foundation as Deputy Director, based in Hong Kong. Before commencing his overseas career, Norm was Assistant Regional Director of Schools with the Victorian Education Department in his native country of Australia, with responsibility for systemic school improvement of primary, special and high schools. Throughout his career Norm has been a teacher, principal, curriculum consultant, state-wide policy manager, school superintendent and assistant regional director. In addition, Norm has been a sought-after presenter and trainer in areas of leadership and management, professional learning and curriculum reform. Norm is a Master facilitator of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and has conducted programs in schools within Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Norm has been involved with the AIE since 2004 and is currently Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Between 2006-2014 Norm was the Chief Academic Officer for ESOL Education, based in Dubai, UAE.
Before commencing his overseas career, Norm was Assistant Regional Director of Schools with the Victorian Education Department in his native country of Australia, with responsibility for school improvement and performance across a range of primary, special and high schools. Throughout his career Norm has been a teacher, principal, curriculum consultant, state-wide policy manager, school superintendent and assistant regional director. In addition, Norm has been a sought-after presenter and trainer in areas of leadership and management, professional learning and curriculum reform. In the international arena Norm has been involved with international school accreditation for many years as team member and chair and was an inaugural member and deputy chair of the Council of International Schools (Australia). Norm is a Master facilitator of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and has conducted programs in schools within Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Norm has been involved with the AIE since 2004 and is currently Treasurer of the Board of Trustees. Norm has a particular interest in the development of regional chapters and the potential they have to truly influence international mindedness and intercultural understanding.