I am extremely excited and humbled to share this exciting news with you – Thanks to our outstanding faculty and staff, and of course the unwavering support of our parent community and student body, AIS is proud to be recognized as an Apple Distinguished School (ADS), one year ahead of schedule! I’d also like to thank our Techsperts who really helped strengthen our ability to leverage Apple tools and technologies. AIS was selected for this distinction based on our commitment to continuous innovation in education and using Apple products to create exemplary learning practices.
Apple Distinguished Schools are recognized as some of the most innovative in the world and we’re thrilled to be included in this special group. Considered to be centers of leadership and educational excellence, Apple Distinguished Schools have a clear vision for how technology-rich environments support learning goals. In Apple Distinguished Schools, forward-thinking leaders and their communities work to inspire, imagine, and impact teaching and learning, and they have documented results of academic accomplishments.
AIS uses iPad and Mac devices to transform learning every day. As you know, our teachers incorporate technology into their lessons and empower our students to lead, learn, and discover new opportunities to share their learning with their teachers, each other, and the wider world. Our goal is to inspire our students and staff to make the world a better place!
Grade 11: Brandon C., Matthew C., Chen Yu C., Richo D. A., Manas H., Lindsey N., Victoria P., Ankul S.
Grade 10: Yuyeon J., Taehee K.
Grade 9: Yashaswi T., Crystal W.
Grade 8: Francine M., So S., Lucas Z.
Grade 7: Soohyeon A., Tanishka K., Khushvi M., Vivian S., Taney N., Macy X., Vivian Z.
Grade 6: Niranjan A. N., Chase C., Leighton C., Phoenix C., Aarna D., Abby L., Yunwoo J., Aiden N., Braeden N., Nelson W.
Grade 5: Aiden C., Winston H., Yuvraj H., Ruby L., Karin M., Haruka S., Tavia T., Miracle Y.
Apple Learning Coaches
I am also extremely proud to announce that Ms. Kathy Abel, our Director of Learning Innovation, Mr. Matt Wise, our Director of Educational Technology, and Ms. Jeremy Green, our Learning Activator, are now officially Apple Learning Coaches. These outstanding educators were the first of a select team of educators to be invited to participate in this exclusive training that was only offered in Hong Kong for the first time this summer.
We are fortunate to have their expertise, passion, energy, and commitment in our learning community. The specialized support they offer our school will definitely deepen our shared practice and take us to the next level of implementation.
Thanks for all you do to make our school the wonderful place it is. Have a wonderful long weekend ahead.
My best,
Anita Simpson
Head of School
