Mr. Womack-O’Neil is a dedicated, globally-minded international educator, who has worked both overseas and in the American independent school system. He has more than nine years of educational experience in various capacities: Middle School Dean, English Head of Department, Athletics Director, and Dean of Student Affairs. He is currently employed as the Middle School Dean at Campbell Hall Episcopal in North Hollywood, California, USA. Prior to this position, he was the Dean of Student Affairs at Fudan International School in Shanghai, China. Mr. Womack-O’Neil holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a global MBA from Thunderbird University. He has a certification in Educational Leadership, and is currently pursuing a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the College of New Jersey. He is conversant in Spanish and Mandarin.
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With more than 75 nationalities represented on campus, and an academic body of more than 30 nationalities, it’s fair to say SAIS has a diverse make-up of both students and staff. Then, of course, there’s the curriculum. “As an International Baccalaureate (IB) school, celebrating diversity is fundamental in our approach,” says Avreeayl Womack, Deputy High School Principal at SAIS. “The IB Program promotes the importance of international-mindedness and intercultural understanding, while emphasising multilingualism and engaging on a global scale.”
The school community also benefits from the opportunity to learn from one another. “We are grateful to have a true appreciation for not only different perspectives, but also rich cultural experiences, exchanges and traditions,” explains Avreeayl. “The school’s rich and diverse cultural environment also urges a robust creative and intellectual exchange and stimulates open minds and viewpoints. Students have an opportunity to connect on a deeper level as they are preparing for global engagement as current and future leaders.
“Additionally, our classroom without walls (Field Studies) provides our students with global opportunities of service within Asia and other parts of the world. The PTA, too, has done a wonderful job of creating diversity and intercultural understanding through numerous annual activities that involve the whole school and in all grades – like organising the International Fiesta annually for our students (pictured above).”
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Mr. Avreeayl Womack-O’Neil appointed as HS Deputy Principal
After conducting a global search with more than 40 applicants expressing interest in the High School Deputy Principal position, we are happy to announce that we have appointed Mr. Avreeayl Womack-O’Neil for the position commencing with the 2018-2019 academic year.
Mr. Womack-O’Neil is a dedicated, globally-minded international educator, who has worked both overseas and in the American independent school system. He has more than nine years of educational experience in various capacities: Middle School Dean, English Head of Department, Athletics Director, and Dean of Student Affairs. He is currently employed as the Middle School Dean at Campbell Hall Episcopal in North Hollywood, California, USA. Prior to this position, he was the Dean of Student Affairs at Fudan International School in Shanghai, China. Mr. Womack-O’Neil holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and a global MBA from Thunderbird University. He has a certification in Educational Leadership, and is currently pursuing a M.Ed. in Educational Leadership from the College of New Jersey. He is conversant in Spanish and Mandarin.
“I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Stamford American International School and to the wider Stamford community for allowing me to serve as the new Deputy High School Principal for the 2018-2019 school year. I am honored to join a wonderful team of educators and staff that are not only committed to academic excellence for each student, but also imbibe the essence of what it means to be a productive, compassionate global citizen. I look forward to partnering with you in the upcoming school year and supporting your children as they move happily towards their academic goals. I am excited to see what we can accomplish together and to be a part of this remarkable community. On behalf of my family and I, we would like to wish you a wonderful finish to the school year.”
– Mr. Womack-O’Neil
We would like to thank the Deputy High School Principal Search Committee – chaired by Middle School Principal, Ms. Sheila Klein, for providing Superintendent Dr. Eric Sands and incoming High School Principal Mr. Ocki Fernandes a highly qualified pool of candidates from which to appoint the next Deputy High School Principal.