Catherine McNaughton
Catherine McNaughton is Head of Student Support Services at the International School of Hamburg (ISH), where she leads a comprehensive, school-wide approach to inclusive and preventative student support. Her work focuses on helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through early intervention, strong executive functioning skills, and integrated wellbeing support. Originally from Ireland and later educated in the United States, Catherine began her career in special education before moving into educational psychology. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Special Education from the University of Georgia and a Master of Science in Educational Psychology from Capella University. At ISH, a private, non-selective international school, Catherine has helped develop a tiered system of support designed to identify learning needs early and provide targeted intervention while maintaining academic rigour. Her work emphasizes the importance of preventative support, collaboration between educators and families, and the development of executive functioning skills that enable students to succeed in demanding programmes such as the International Baccalaureate. Through her leadership, ISH continues to demonstrate that inclusion and high academic expectations can coexist, ensuring that students with diverse learning profiles have the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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Can a Non-Selective School Deliver the IB? How ISH Supports Every Learner
Can a Non-Selective School Deliver the IB? How the International School of Hamburg Supports Every LearnerWhat if academic rigor didn’t depend on who a school admits—bu...
