International School Counselor Week 2026
Welcome to International School Counselor Week!
February 2-6, 2026
International School Counselor Week (ISCW) recognizes the essential role school counselors play in supporting student learning, wellbeing, belonging, and safety. In international schools, this work is often complex and done quietly within highly mobile, cross-cultural communities.
ISCW is a moment to both recognize counselors and advocate for sustainable counseling programs by sharing practical tools, learning, and community designed for international school contexts. ISCW 2026 highlights the real work counselors do—and offers resources that save time, clarify impact, and strengthen student support systems.
Explore all of the ISCW offerings below and participate with us!
Celebrate Counselors Making a Difference
Behind every thriving school community is a counselor showing up with care, courage, and consistency. Explore the list of recognized counselors below, then click to read their full stories.
Stories are updated daily through February 6.
| NAME | SCHOOL |
|---|---|
| Abigail Ladd | Bahrain Bayan School |
| Amanda Lopez | American International School Dhaka |
| Amy Henry | Bonn International School |
| Amy Perdigone | WBAIS (Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel) |
| Andrea Kuenzli | Riverstone International School |
| Ankita Chatterjee | Indus International School Hyderabad |
| Ann Wiederhold | American School of the Hague |
| Ayisha Rushda | Mentex School of counselling and psychotherapy |
| Becca Budde | Taipei American School |
| Christine Wright | The International School of Kuala Lumpur |
| Dana Al Haroun | Bahrain Bayan School |
| Daniela Nassau | Nido de Aguilas |
| Doug Williamson | International School Bangkok |
| Dr. Gemma S. Bangcal | Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy |
| Eleri Hofstetter | Riverstone International School |
| Evermerry Chipise | Hellenic Academy |
| Felicia (Fey) Reynolds | Xiamen International School |
| Heather Dondis | Chadwick International School |
| ISK Counseling Team | International School of Kenya |
| Jacqui Brelsford | Taipei American School |
| Jason Thornberg | Taipei American School |
| Jennifer Owan | American International School of Abuja |
| Jennifer Rhodes | American School of The Hague |
| Jessica Sanders | QSI International School of Benin |
| Kamilah Achebe | Education City High School (Qatar Academy Doha) |
| Katie Freeman | Saigon South International School |
| Laura Cowan | Hong Kong International School |
| Linda Gerberich | American International School Chennai |
| Lisa Reid | Tashkent International School |
| Lucita Narag | Singapore (Cambodia) International Academy |
| Lynn Kogelmann | The International School of Kuala Lumpur |
| Marianne Reznik | QSI International School of Shenzhen |
| Masanao Horikawa | Osaka YMCA International School |
| Matthew Glenn | Saint Johnsbury Academy Jeju |
| Nabia fatima | Indus international school,hyderabad |
| Niamh Dickson | Jakarta Intercultural School, Pattimura Elementary |
| Niyaz Dashti | Bahrain Bayan School |
| Noor Al Rashdan | Bahrain Bayan School |
| Paula Zhou | Xiamen International School |
| Regina Wehner | The International School of Kuala Lumpur |
| Roopa Freddy | GEMS Wellington Academy, Silicon Oasis |
| Rosanna Herrera | American School of Dubai |
| Ruben Joyner, Jr | Nanjing International School |
| Samar Mahmoud | Forsan American School |
| Sanya Hunt | American School Dhahran |
| Sara Seyam | American School of Bahrain |
| Stephanie Smith | QSI international School of Malta |
| Susanna Grace Johnson | Gems Wellington Academy, Al Khail |
| Tara Thompson | American School of Doha |
| Tasneem Al Farsy | ALMIIS Primary - Girls and Boys' Campuses |
| Ume Aman Sadia | Alpha College |
| Zainab AlSairafi | Bahrain Bayan School |
| Zainab Moledina Tasneem | ALMIIS Primary - Girls and Boys' Campuses |
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Special ISCW Membership Offer
Get a discount on ISCA membership during ISCW using the code below.
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Free Webinars During ISCW
Join us for a week of practical, relevant learning. ISCW webinars are free for everyone, focused, and designed to support real work. If you’re unable to attend live, register and you will receive access to the recording.
Counselor-Principal Partnerships - Strategies for Success
- February 2, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00pm UTC
- Ted O'Connell & Jennifer Biton
- Special ISCW FREE webinar
Using Data to Advocate and Optimize Your Comprehensive School Counseling Program
- February 3, 2026, 12:00 - 1:00pm UTC
- Laura Zaharakis
- Special ISCW FREE webinar
Healing Burnout
- February 4, 2026, 1:00 - 2:00pm UTC
- Meena Srinivasan
- Special ISCW FREE webinar
Be the Safe Adult: Trauma-Informed Counseling for LGBTQ+ Students
- February 5, 2026, 9:00 - 10:00am UTC
- Dr. Emily Meadows
- Special ISCW FREE webinar
Trellis & Vine: Weaving ISCA Standards and the IB Curriculum Framework to help students flourish
- February 6, 2026, 8:30am UTC
- Emily J. Thomas
- Special ISCW FREE webinar
Free Resources to Access Now
ISCW is designed to support counselors with resources that save time. Download ready-to-use materials to recognize counselors, advocate for your role, and help school communities better understand comprehensive school counseling.
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Free Tools to Strengthen Your Programs
Counselors need practical tools that provide structure without adding complexity. Here are a few ways ISCA resources support clarity and sustainability in daily practice:
Downloadables:
Use these ready-to-use materials to promote ISCW within your school, recognize counselors, and spark meaningful schoolwide awareness.
Read These Valuable Articles:
Explore featured posts from the ISCA community offering real experiences, practical insights, and reflections on the work of school counseling.
Want to read more? Check out our full blog page for additional insights, articles, and resources to support you.
Deepen Your Practice With Professional Learning
For counselors and educators seeking structured, counseling-specific professional learning that fits busy schedules and global time zones, ISCA Certificate Courses offer practical learning you can apply immediately — grounded in the realities of international schools.
Become An ISCA Member
Join the premier association formed by international school counselors for counselors. Experience a supportive, open-minded community dedicated to professional learning. Empower yourself with culturally-competent programs that enhance your advocacy and help students thrive.
