Our Team
Experienced leaders with decades of combined expertise in international education
The VisionNext team brings together decades of experience in international education, leadership, IB programs, WASC accreditation, inclusive learning, strategic operations, and educational technology innovation.
Our collective expertise spans school leadership, association management, professional development, crisis management, operations, finance, governance, technology integration, and strategic planning across multiple continents.
Dr. Gregory Hedger
School Leadership • WASC Accreditation • Crisis Management
Director of The International School Yangon since 2016, with over 20 years of educational leadership experience across international schools in Myanmar, Cayman Islands, Qatar, Venezuela, and Pakistan.
Key Expertise: President of AAIE Board of Trustees, service on EARCOS and AASSA boards, International Task Force for Child Protection, university instructor in site-based leadership and change management.
Recognition: Klingenstein Fellowship (Columbia University, 2019), AAIE Outstanding Contributions Award (2025), appointed WASC Vice-President for International Schools (2026).
Cameron Janzen
Strategic Operations • Finance • Governance • Association Management
Deputy Director of EARCOS with 30+ years of experience in school leadership, association management, and professional learning programs. Recognized for integrating instructional leadership with operational and financial management expertise.
Key Expertise: Senior leadership across Asia, Middle East, South America, and North America spanning governance, accreditation, finance, strategic planning, HR, and technology systems. Co-owns learning center supporting students with autism, dyslexia, and language-based learning needs.
Recognition: ECIS Award for Promotion of International Education, AAIE Ernest Mannino Scholarship, Qatar Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. MBA from Athabasca University.
Sandy Sheppard
Mentorship • Professional Growth • Inclusive Education • Accreditation
Director of Advancement at The International School Yangon with 30+ years in educational leadership across Indonesia, UAE, Qatar, and Myanmar. Former Elementary School Principal specializing in mentorship, professional development, and school community growth.
Key Expertise: Accreditation team member and internal self-studies, Adaptive Schools training, board collaboration, strategic planning. University instructor for SUNY's master's program teaching Reflective Teaching, Teaching Students with Exceptionalities, Site-Based Leadership, and Supervision and Evaluation.
Recognition: Published author on teacher professional growth, regular contributor to The International Educator (TIE), EARCOS Journal, and Edutopia. Master's degree in International Education Administration from Endicott College.
Anshu Verma
Educational Technology • AI Integration • Cybersecurity • Digital Transformation
Director of Technology at The International School Yangon with 15+ years of experience across international schools and global organizations. Oversees technology vision, data systems, cybersecurity practices, and digital transformation efforts.
Key Expertise: Led major improvements to school information systems, parent-teacher conferencing tools, and reporting systems. Former technology leader at The American Embassy School in New Delhi, software developer for Asian Development Bank, and Co-Founder of digital solutions studio. Created tailored digital tools for multiple international schools.
Recognition: Industry-recognized cybersecurity certification (CEH), trained in cybersecurity principles, secure systems design, and risk management. Focuses on building reliable, secure, user-friendly technology environments.
Our Collective Strength
Together, we bring a comprehensive perspective on international school leadership, combining deep expertise across every critical dimension.
Global Experience
Combined experience across Asia, Middle East, South America, North America, and beyond in diverse school contexts and cultures.
Award-Winning Leadership
Recognized by AAIE, EARCOS, ECIS, Qatar Foundation, and other leading international education organizations.
Academic Excellence
Published authors, university instructors, and thought leaders contributing to professional journals and educational research.
Practical Partnership
We've walked in your shoes as school leaders, teachers, and administrators. We understand the real challenges you face.
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