John O’Connor

John O'Connor received a BA in Literature, and a Diploma in Education (University of Western Australia) His extensive 30-year career in education began in Australia, and for the last 25 years, he has worked in Kenya. Born in Perth, John chose to take Kenyan citizenship a decade ago. He was appointed various roles at Hillcrest School, Nairobi for 14 years, before becoming Director at Brookhouse School in 2004. John currently serves on the Board of Trustees of Round Square, a global association of 150 schools devoted to holistic education and servant leadership training. He is a visiting team member, reader, and co-chair for the Council of International Schools (CIS) and is a member of the Association of International Schools of Africa. In 2012, John was invited to join the G-30 association, alongside an international group of experts in education. He also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Human Needs Project, a community sustainability initiative for the people of Kibera, the largest informal settlement in Kenya.