EARCOS Special Announcement

Dear EARCOS Members and Friends of EARCOS,

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Dr. Edward (Ed) Greene, currently Director of The International School of Amsterdam in the Netherlands, will succeed Dr. Dick Krajczar as Executive Director of EARCOS. Ed was appointed after a lengthy and extensive world-wide search.

Ed has enjoyed an impressive career in international education, having held several teacher and leadership positions that span several continent. These include positions in Sao Paulo, Brazil, New Delhi, India, La Paz, Bolivia and Kobe, Japan and most recently, Director in Amsterdam for the past 14 years. In addition to school based positions, Ed has extensive experience with membership organisations. he served on the ECIS Board of Trustees from 2006-2017, hold the position of Chairman from 2010-2017. He also served as Treasurer and Vice Chair. In addition, Ed was President of the Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE) from 2009-2011 and was recently inducted into the AAIE Hall of Fame. Ed is also well known on the conference circuit as a presenter, keynoter and as the founding editor of International Quarterly. While reflecting on his appointment, Ed mentioned, “Personally and professionally, I cannot imagine a more exciting opportunity. EARCOS has long been a jewel in the crown of international education. It is an honour (and quite a humbling one) to be invited to serve as the next Director of such a dynamic organization in such a fascinating region. Thanks to the long and steady leadership of Dick Krajczar and the visionary Boards that have helped guide the organization, EARCOS is poised to continue its legacy of leadership and excellence in international education. I am eager to begin the journey with everyone in EARCOS and am truly grateful for the opportunity to do so.” personally and professionally, I cannot imagine a more exciting opportunity. EARCOS has long been a jewel in the crown of international education. It is an honour (and quite a humbling one) to be invited to serve as the next Director of such a dynamic organization in such a fascinating region.

Edward E. Greene, PhD ” “

Ed will join us in early 2019 and will spend time working with Dick, prior to Dick’s return to USA.

Many thanks to the EARCOS Executive Director Search Committee, the EARCOS Board and International Schools Services (ISS) for their hard work during the search. Thank you also to Dick who generously agreed to extend his service to EARCOS so that the Board could take time necessary to find a worthy successor.

Please join me in welcoming Ed to the EARCOS family.

Margaret Alvarez (Dr.) President EARCOS Board of Trustees On behalf of the EARCOS Board