Jason Russell

As a compassionate school counsellor and pastoral leader, I am committed to supporting students' emotional and social growth. My experience in international schools, including leading pastoral care as a Designated Safeguarding Lead, allows me to connect with diverse needs, creating a safe, inclusive environment. Through tailored individual and group sessions, workshops, and strategic pastoral leadership, I collaborate with teachers, parents, and the community to build strong support systems. My goal is to empower every student to thrive and feel confident seeking support. Together, we can foster a culture of empathy and understanding.

• International School Counselor Association (ISCA) - Certified Counselor Program
• ENCOMPASS Safeguarding - Combined Level 2 & 3: Advanced Child Safeguarding Training
• ENCOMPASS Safeguarding - Managing A Child Protection Enquiry Training
• Mindful Classrooms - Foundation 101 Mindful Classrooms
• Emotion Coaching UK - Practitioner: Emotion Coaching
• Attention Autism Programme - Foundation Level

• Michael Donaldson, Head of School, mdonaldson@rvis.edu.bh, +973 3354 6250, Riffa Views International School
• Noora Al Khalifa, Secondary School Principal, nalkhalifa@rvis.edu.bh, +973 3631 3163, Riffa Views International School
• Angela, Sutton, Director of Student Services, angela.sutton@cisp.edu.kh, +855 96 276 9575, +61 476283351, Canadian International School
• Thomas, Midbo, Former Middle & High School Principal, thomasmidbo@gmail.com, +1 (780) 781 1766, Canadian International School
• Zack, Lowe, Elementary School Counsellor, zack.lowe@cisp.edu.kh, +855 99 873 337, Canadian International School
• Amanda, Duffield, Grade Level Leader, aduffield@abaoman.org, +44 7895 767898, ABA International School Oman
• Deborah, Gordon, PYP Vice Principal, dgordon@goaisb.ro, +40 740 566 827, +40 210244300, American International School of Bucharest

• March 2024 to April 2025 - Professional Supervision with Dr Liz Schilzpand (Sombok Psychology, Phnom Penh)
• October 2024 - Safeguarding in Education Symposium (Phnom Penh)
• November 2023 to June 2026 - International School Counselors Association: 1) Trauma Informed Care 2) Supporting Anxious Youths in School 3) Foundations of the ISCA Model 4) Supporting Student Mental Health in International Schools 5) Counselor Leadership & 6) Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
• November 2023 - Combined Level 2 & 3: Advance Child Safeguarding Training
• October 2023 - ENCOMPASS Safeguarding: Managing A Child Protection Inquiry Training

• Working with leaders and counselors from Cambodian schools in CISSA to create a child protection Statement of Intent for all schools.
• Visit Coordinator: Council of International School 'Member Accreditation'
• Co-author and Author of Administration policies including School-wide Child Protection Policy, Student Code of Conduct, School Counsellor Code of Conduct, Counsellor & Student Agreement
• Produced and presented Solution Focused Approach workshops to Grades 6, 8 and 10. Focus on community building with a total of 3 workshops per Grade Level
• Produced and presented SEL based PD for staff
• Coordinator of Middle & High School 'Student Ambassadors'

• February 2022 - Mindful Classrooms (Foundation 101 Mindful Classrooms)
• 2016 to 2022 - Keeping Safe (Child Protection Curriculum Education Centre)
• 2016 to 2020 - Second Steps Curriculum
• 2018 to 2020 - Emotion Coaching UK (Practitioner: Emotion Coaching)
• November 2018 - Attention Autism Programme (Foundation Level)
• 2012-2022 International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP Workshops: 1) Engaging Collaborative Communities 2) Role of the Coordinator 3) Assessment in the PYP 4) Teaching EAL Students in IB 5) Action in the PYP 6) Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom