A pause before the finish line.
An inspiring half-day conference to catch your breath at the end of the school year.
Not another strategy sprint.
A moment to feel grounded, clear, and connected.
With permission to let go and do less because others are empowered.
With presence, trust, and meaningful conversations that actually change things.
Confirmed speakers for 2026
Kathleen Naglee
Keynote: Storytelling in Leadership
Our first confirmed Keynote for Re:Sourcing 2026 is Kathleen Naglee, an internationally recognized education futurist and school leader who transforms learning through innovation, inclusion, and visionary design. With over three decades of experience, she has shaped international education policy through her roles with NEASC and CEESA, while championing justice-driven practices, student agency, and identity-centered learning.
We’re busy confirming more speakers for next year’s conference. Take a look at the inspiring speakers from Re:Sourcing 2025 for an idea of what to expect.
Meet last year’s speakers.
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah
Pedagogy of Liberation: Learning from Freedom Fighters, Healers & Storytellers
Marieke Scholten
Holding Space for Student Growth: Learning Conversations in a Shifting World
What to expect
Plans are already underway for next year’s conference programme.
Watch a clip from our powerful closing keynote with Angeline Aow at last year’s conference and take a look at last year’s sessions for inspiration about the content and topics you can expect.
Re:Sourcing 2025
Last year’s schedule
7 – 7:10 am
Welcome from MSB
7:15 – 7:45 am
Keynote Conversation (all) Claire Pedrick with Naomi Ward
Claire Pedrick, co-author of ‘The Human Behind the Coach’ is joining us for a ‘Keynote Conversation’ with our Head of Learning, Naomi Ward, to explore, among other threads: ‘The Human Behind the Teacher.’
7:50 – 8:40 am
Natalie Shaw: NHL Stenden
Beyond the personal: exploring imposter thoughts as systemic experienceParticipants are invited to explore imposter thoughts as a public feeling, drawing on Breeze (2018). The session offers space for individual and collective reflection, linking to DEIJ considerations in international education spaces, and aims to generate meaningful actions to identify and prevent imposter thoughts within a team.
7:50 – 8:40 am
Jim Faherty: Green School Bali
Riding the Waves: Finding Stability in UncertaintyAn interactive webinar equipping leaders with practical tools for self-resourcing and resilience, validating shared experiences, and highlighting small consistent actions for wellbeing, peer connection, and accessible resources.
8:50 – 9:35 am
Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Identity Talk for Educators LLC
Pedagogy of Liberation: Learning from Freedom Fighters, Healers & StorytellersExplores pedagogical practices that empower educators and students, fostering critical consciousness and identity affirmation. Participants leave with practical tools to integrate liberatory frameworks into teaching.
8:50 – 9:35 am
Marieke Scholten: International School of Bremen
Holding Space for Student Growth: Learning Conversations in a Shifting WorldIntroduces Learning Conversations—coach-like conversations that support students’ self-awareness and ownership. Grounded in presence, active listening, and reflective questioning to build emotional safety and deep thinking.
9:35 – 9:50 am
Comfort Break to Refill Your Cup 🙂
9:50 – 10:35 am
Abena Baiden: IS London, Qatar
Boundaries, Brains, & BreaksGuides participants to set meaningful, doable boundaries using brain-based strategies and gentle coaching. Includes peer coaching to set a micro-goal and tools to calm brain and body.
9:50 – 10:35 am
Amy Lucas, Aye Chan Oo & Dr. Amanda Sunderman
Unshakeable Leadership: Tools for Crisis and UncertaintyTrauma-informed leadership, effective communication, and resilience-building through case studies and action planning. Participants leave with a clear framework for leading through crisis.
10:40 – 11:25 am
Matthew Savage: The Mona Lisa Effect
Healing havens: creating and protecting sanctuary spaces in schoolsA #WellbeingFirst approach to school design—identifying ‘zones of jeopardy’ and ‘havens of safety’, and constructing ‘sanctuary spaces’ for belonging and wellbeing.
10:40 – 11:25 am
Rachael Thrash & Mustafa Alshihani: Belong Hub
What Makes Us Feel Safe: A Guided Dialogue Between Students and YouA live student–leader dialogue on emotional safety, with tools and prompts to use in your school community—deepening connection, challenging assumptions, and supporting belonging.
11:30 – 12:00 noon
Angeline Aow: Steeping Stories — Rituals of Belonging
Explores rituals (like preparing tea/food) that create space for connection, empathy, and inclusive dialogue—translating into how we nurture inclusive schools.
Get your tickets for 2026
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£149 per ticket
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Live access and all session recordings