Dr. Alan Knobloch
Dr. Alan Knobloch has served as Head of the International School of Hamburg since 2022 and brings more than 30 years of experience in international education. His career has taken him to schools across the United States, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Prior to joining ISH, he was the Director of the International School of Dakar in Senegal and held senior leadership roles at several private international schools, including the American Schools in Shanghai and Singapore. Teaching has remained central to Alan’s professional life. His experience spans primary mathematics, supporting children with special needs, lecturing in psychology at the university level, and advising doctoral students. This broad background shapes his perspective on what schools must provide for students today. Alan is an active member of the wider international education community. He has served on the boards of several associations and currently sits on the board—and serves as treasurer—of both the Academy of International School Heads and the Association for the Advancement of International Education. He also works with school boards as a consultant on governance and financial planning and frequently speaks at conferences on educational innovation. In this episode, Alan shares his views on the evolving purpose of school and the skills students need to navigate an increasingly complex world. He discusses why schools must attend to the whole child—supporting academic growth, personal strengths, socio-emotional wellbeing, and resilience—and how educational communities can work toward these goals.
Appears in 1 Episode
What Skills Do Students Need to Thrive in a Global Environment? - Dr. Alan Knobloch, Head of ISH
In this first episode, we delve into the core of the matter: what is the purpose of school today? What skills do students need to learn for their future and how do sch...
