About me
Mary Powell is an Associate Director with a focus on strategic initiatives as part of the CIS School Development & Evaluation leadership team. In this role, she oversees school evaluation, support and improvement in member schools globally. Mary leads strategic projects such as the CIS Pedagogy in International Schools research study, conducted in partnership with the Jacobs Foundation, and a review of the CIS International Accreditation Framework and protocol. Mary directly supports schools across Africa and the Middle East as they pursue meaningful change through CIS accreditation. Originally from the United States, Mary is based in Kigali, Rwanda, and has broad experience in school leadership and instruction, ranging from early childhood to higher education in international schools as well as education programs for sustainable development.