Richard Charlesworth

Richard is an experienced, dedicated and compassionate educational leader with over 18 years of experience in international education, including nearly a decade in leadership roles.

Currently serving as Principal of Sara Village School and Interim Principal at the British School Dhahran, Richard has successfully contributed to the school through multiple accreditations while fostering a positive, collaborative culture focused on learning and growth. His leadership emphasizes capacity-building, innovation and student empowerment through sustainability and enterprise initiatives. Richard holds a Master’s in Teaching and Learning from the University of Manchester and the NPQH from University College London.

Simon Fowler

Simon is an experienced international school leader with over 14 years of expertise in academic leadership, curriculum innovation and whole-school improvement.

Currently serving as Deputy Headmaster at Denla British School in Bangkok, Simon has led successful accreditation processes, introduced data-informed teaching strategies, and fostered a culture of inclusion and professional growth. His leadership is values-driven, grounded in empathy, integrity, and student wellbeing, with a proven record of empowering staff and strengthening school communities. Simon holds a master’s degree in Education Leadership and Management from the University of Derby and is completing his National Professional Qualification for Headship.

Tracey Francis

Tracey is an accomplished and visionary educational leader with over 20 years of experience across the UK, Middle East, and China.

Currently serving as Head of School at The Ducks School, Dulwich College Beijing, Tracey has led diverse international teams to raise standards, strengthen wellbeing, and embed inquiry-based, student-centered learning. She has extensive experience in school start-ups, curriculum design, accreditation, and community engagement, underpinned by a strong commitment to values-driven leadership. Tracey is pursuing her NPQ in Executive Leadership and holds an MBA in Educational Leadership (International) from University College London.

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Time: 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Location: BSD Gym

This interactive session will be facilitated by Director of Teaching and Learning Mr. Hans Ott, Director of Operations and Facilities Mr. Joe Bearns and Head of Education Technology Mr. Hayden Williams. Together, they will guide you through key aspects of your child’s digital experience at ISG including safeguarding and digital citizenship, age-appropriate technology use and practical tools for fostering balance at home.

We encourage all parents to attend this important event and join us in supporting students’ safety, wellbeing and responsible engagement in the digital age.

To learn more, view the event flyer here and register here by Thursday, October 23, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact our Parent Engagement Program (PEP) team at PEP@isg.edu.sa.

Congratulations to Ms. Maha Sousak and Mr. Brian Ham for leading these efforts at BSD and ASD. Their leadership and dedication have ensured that our students are learning how to make smart and ethical choices in today’s digital world.

ISG is now working toward a district-wide Common Sense recognition, highlighting our collective commitment to digital literacy, student wellbeing and responsible technology use across all campuses.

Thank you, Maha and Brian, for your initiative and leadership, and congratulations to our BSD and ASD communities on this outstanding achievement.