Facilitator: Jeff Lippman
Jeff Lippman is an experienced educator with a commitment to student-centered education. He began his three-decade career as a high school social studies teacher; since then, he has taken leadership roles at schools in the United States, France, Spain and Brazil. Jeff has served as head of middle school at both the American School of Paris and São Paulo’s Graded School, and as high school principal at the American School of Valencia in Spain.He was the founding head of school at Avenues Silicon Valley, known for its groundbreaking interdisciplinary approach and is the incoming Director at Halcyon London International School. Jeff earned his B.A. and M.A. from Duke University. He also earned a degree in educational leadership through the Teachers College at Columbia University. His expertise in strategic planning, change management, and leadership development, has led to re-imagining what education can look like for students, parents, and teachers. He has dedicated his career to building schools that are anchored in purpose-driven learning and student wellbeing.