Judy Panconi

DHOS Wellbeing at Australian International School - Sharjah

Speaker

As DHOS and Adaptive Teaching Coach, Judy has extensive international experience in educational leadership. Working across British, Australian, Emirati, and New Zealand curricula, she leads initiatives that strengthen teaching practice, student engagement, relationships, and achievement, with a strong focus on sustainable school improvement. As a PB4L Facilitator, ESCM Coach, and CP Instructor, she leads professional learning, coaching, and structured reflection to build teacher capacity and embed evidence-informed practice. her leadership centres on translating SW priorities into consistent classroom practice and measurable outcomes for students. A key focus of her work is connecting implementation with impact. Through coaching, student voice, observation, and reflective practice, Judy supports leaders and teachers to identify barriers to learning, respond to diverse needs, and evaluate whether changes in practice are improving student engagement, relationships and achievement. She believes effective educational change requires clear strategic direction, adaptive leadership and ongoing evaluation to ensure initiatives become sustainable practice rather than short-term interventions. She leads meaningful/sustainable change that empowers teachers and creates the conditions for every student to thrive.