ISI Career: Since 2020, ISI Parent
Nationality: Australian
Education:
- Masters Degree in Education (Leadership and Management), Flinders University, South Australia
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education, Secondary Education - Geography, Brunel University, United Kingdom
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Environmental Science, University of Brighton, United Kingdom
- A Level - Geography, Economics, and French, St. Paul's RC School, Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
Richard Bruford brings 25 years of teaching and administrative experience to ISI, most recently serving as the Head of School at Suzhou Singapore International School in Suzhou, China. In addition to his two decades of experience, Bruford leads workshops across the Asia-Pacific region for the International Baccalaureate (IB) organization as a Lead Educator in the areas of pedagogical leadership, approaches to teaching and learning, and implementation of IB programmes. He also consults with schools on the topics of strategic planning, school improvement, and implementing successful change in schools.
Bruford made the move from Suzhou, China, to Indianapolis with his wife, Kim, and son, Austin. Bruford looks forward to continuing his hobbies of triathalon training and serving as a swim team coach.