Chrissie (Peters Jahn) Sorenson

Vorstand / Head of School @ Bavarian International School gAG

Country

Germany

City

Götting

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Skill

Communication, Marketing Strategy, Educational Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Team Building, Coaching, Leadership Development, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Educational Technology, Educational Leadership, International Education, Teaching, Classroom Management, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Literacy, Teacher Training, Classroom

Experience

Vorstand / Head of School

Bavarian International School gAG

2014-8 - Present · 12 yrs 2 mos

Haimhausen, Germany

The Bavarian International School (BIS) is a community of more than 1,250 learners and 180 education leaders, working together to bring out the best in young people from over 60 nations, all within a caring and international environment. BIS students are supported to become global citizens with outstanding language and communication skills, an intercultural mindset, and a deep understanding of digital technology and modern collaboration.

Member

Rotary International

2007 - Present · 19 yrs

Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Began as charter (founding) member of new Rotary Club in Monterey, California. Moved to Dresden in 2008 and found new home with Rotary Club Dresden Goldener Reiter, where I served as Youth Exchange Programme Officer on the Board for 4 years and then as the first female club President of that club. Moving to Munich, I found a new rotarian home with Rotary Club München Königsplatz in 2017 and have served on the Board since 2020.

Chair

AISH - Academy for International School Heads

2003 - Present · 23 yrs

Colorado, United States

I have served on the AISH Board of Trustees since 2003, 6 years as Vice Chair and since 2020 as Chair. AISH is a nonprofit that provides resources, professional development opportunities, and focused advocacy for International School Heads.