- December 2, 2022
EPISODE #
#43 Dr. Stephen Druggan on the role of schools, raising kids that are whole, and mental health
About this episode
Education is a topic that keeps coming up on my podcast, at conferences, in government offices and while chatting to parents. It is an establishment that hasn’t changed much over time.
I wanted to hear the thoughts of a leader in the education sector and someone who is in charge of the learning and well being of ~2000 kids at the American School of Dubai (ASD). As a disclaimer, I am an ASD parent and that’s why I took extra pleasure in hosting Dr. Druggan.
We discuss the role that schools play in the development of our children and the responsibilities that schools have in raising children that are whole, both emotionally, academically and socially. We discuss the need for diversity of thought, how can schools teach resilience and confidence, how are schools dealing with mental health and we wrap with some heartfelt advice to parents.
A must-listen episode for any parent and a call to action to schools and the business community alike to do more and play an active role in the development of our children.
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Dr. Stephen Druggan
Dr. Stephen Druggan is the Superintendent at the American School of Dubai (ASD).
Stephen earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. He earned a master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at United States International University, and a Principals Certification at College of New Jersey. Stephen completed an Ed.D in Organizational Leadership from Nova Southeastern University.
Prior to moving to Dubai with his family, Stephen had several leadership roles in schools across the world. He was the Head of School at Springside Chestnut Hill Academy. He was the Deputy Head of School at Jakarta Intercultural School. He was the Deputy Head of School at the Munich International School and the Director of Educational Assessment and Data Systems at the American School of Milan.
Stephen sits on several Boards; the Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools and Board of Trustees, Settlement Music School. He is also a keynote and TedX speaker.