American International School of Vienna
I am grateful for the thoughtful engagement and for the shared commitment to belonging grounded in dignity and respect.
A few moments I’m still smiling about:
Chef Sabine’s daily vegan magic (zucchini, couscous, vegan feta, and tzatziki… unreal);
The 6th grade boys approached me after the MS assembly to speak with me in French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish, and German;
The 8th grade girls and high schoolers who shared that they appreciated the talk because it reflected real student insights and that they felt included in the presentation;
The lower school classroom where a student wore a Micheal Jordan jersey. When I mentioned I’m from the same town, he made a point to come tell me the very next day.
The acknowledgement in the faculty meeting of the intercultural clashes that occur daily in an international school-- and the power of building personal and institutional intercultural competency to drive belonging.
I am looking forward to continuing the partnership in 2026–27 and I can’t wait to return!