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Appointed - Dr. Heather Vlach
Jul 18, 2025
Sep 1, 2025
Dear Colleagues,
On behalf of Mr. Earl Chamberlin, Head of School of the International Community School (ICS), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Heather Vlach as Deputy Head of School beginning August 2026.
Mr. Chamberlin, Head of School, shared the following in his announcement to the ICS community.
“We are confident that Heather’s leadership will further strengthen our team and support the school in advancing its mission.
Heather will join the ICS community from the American School of Doha, where she serves as the Director of Academic & Strategic Leadership. She is known for building coherent strategy, strengthening collaborative cultures, and aligning people and systems so that great teaching and learning thrive. Her experience includes PK–12 curriculum alignment; educational systems, including PLC/MTSS implementation; accreditation readiness; and equity and well-being initiatives that help school communities become more learner-centered and connected across all aspects of school community life. Heather’s career spans district-wide work in her hometown of Kodiak, Alaska (USA), and teaching and leadership roles in international schools in Prague, Bangkok, the Dominican Republic, and Qatar. She holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Superintendent and Principal licensure, and advanced certifications in leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Heather is excited to partner with students, staff, and families at ICS.
Search Associates would like to thank all of the candidates who applied for these positions and to everyone who assisted and supported the successful search process for the next Deputy Head of School at the International Community School (ICS), Addis Ababa.
Kind regards,
Caroline
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