One World International School (OWIS) announces the appointment of Shannon Pipes as the Founding Principal of their new campus in Riyadh. OWIS, a part of Singapore’s prestigious Global Schools Foundation, recently announced the launch of their campus in Riyadh under the patronage of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). OWIS is scheduled to commence operations in September 2022 and will be offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) along with the American Curriculum.
As the Founding Principal, Shannon Pipes brings a rich experience of almost a decade and a half in the education sector. She started her career as an English teacher and grew to take on various leadership roles across prestigious schools in South Korea, China and UAE. She is a visionary who believes in the power of literacy and is known for being a compassionate educator.
“The OWIS model integrates a unique educational framework which remains the constant driving force behind the students’ holistic development. I’m excited to be at the helm of such a future-forward school and contribute towards its growth as well as learn from it. I am really impressed with the inquiry-led educational philosophy followed at OWIS and I am excited for the journey ahead.” said Shannon Pipes, Principal, OWIS Riyadh.
A seasoned educator with over 14 years of experience, Shannon is passionate about futuristic and holistic education, aligned with the values of OWIS. As someone who prioritizes values-based education, Shannon makes an ideal fit for OWIS where nurturing respectful, responsible and emotionally intelligent global citizens is the primary focus. OWIS is at the forefront of creating an all-inclusive and truly diverse school environment where children can safely nurture who they are and what they want to be. Imparting technology-based future-relevant learning is at the core of OWIS. The school is focused on providing students with a unique edge on digital platforms. Moving forward, OWIS aims to leverage technology to create an engaging and dynamic learning experience for students.
