“We believe the world becomes a better place as we improve access to education. This will allow the next generation to make informed decisions towards a better future.”
Shanna is the co-founder and Senior Managing Partner of Global Services in Education (GSE).
Shanna is an American educator who has been setting up, leading and operating schools in 6 countries over the past 12 years.
Shanna’s reputation is well renowned. She was named a Top 10 Global Guru in Education (2018) and Top 30 Global Guru in Education (2019). In 2021, Shanna was named as one of the Most Successful Businesswomen to Watch.
Shanna’s specialist expertise is her ability to coach and mentor teachers and to supervise the effective operation of high-quality schools. She is also an expert in adapting curriculum to unique cultural contexts including the alignment of local curriculum and culture with international models. She is passionate about making premium education accessible to every one.
Shanna has served as:
- Academic Director/Curriculum Writer (America, China, Malaysia, Dubai, Korea)
- Curriculum Writer/Academic Director (TESOL China)
- Teacher Trainer (America, Mexico, Bahrain, Malaysia, China, Dubai, Thailand, Korea)
- High School/Middle School Principal (America, Dubai, China)
- University Director (America)
Shanna is an expert in A Level, IB, TOEFL, IELTS, SAT, IFY and US curriculums. She has authored two books on international education and served as a consultant for more than 50 schools across 6 countries. Co-Founder, Senior Managing Partner
About GSE
Founded in 2011, GSE was created by two leading international educators with the aim of designing and leading the very best schools in partnership with investors and developers. GSE is a private education management and advisory company that provides a comprehensive range of services to set up, operate and improve school quality in all major regions of the world. They are led by a team of seasoned education and business professionals who understand both the financial and the education sectors.
Their services include market research and feasibility studies, business planning and financial models, conceptual and architectural design, branding and marketing, curriculum, teacher recruitment and many more education services.
GSE independently operates education institutions on behalf of investors and developers under their own or other brands. They cover all sectors and curriculum including K-12, early years, vocational and higher education. GSE specialises in IB, UK, US, Australian, Canadian, IPC and all local curriculum models including bi/trilingual programs.
“We are the bridge between business and education. We align vision, mission and corporate plans.”
