Mr. Chris Llewellyn joins us from the Canadian International School Hefei in Mainland China, where he currently serves as the Vice Principal MYP. Before moving to China, he was the Head of Secondary at Canadian International School in Abu Dhabi. Leadership has been at the heart of Mr. Chris Llewellyn’s educational journey for over 20 years. He has supported thousands of students and mentored hundreds of educators across Canada, the Middle East, and China.

Mr. Llewellyn holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Gonzaga University and will complete his Educational Doctorate through Western University in Educational Leadership at the K-12 level in 2026. With academic roots in both Chemistry and English, Mr. Llewellyn brings a balanced, analytical, and creative approach to school leadership. His commitment to student well-being and safeguarding deepened during his time as a guidance counselor, where he led a student services team benefitting more than 1,600 students before moving into senior leadership. His academic understanding integrates two decades of developing and standardizing provincial assessments for Alberta Education and supporting students through AP and IB pathways toward post-secondary success. The intersection of well-being and academic achievement became the focus of his Master’s research, which culminated in a resilience-focused curriculum designed to support students in navigating challenges and growth.

Mr. Llewellyn’s leadership is grounded in the principles of service, embracing all stakeholders with compassion and purpose. He is committed to empowering students to take charge of their future and shape it into their own vision. Mr. Llewellyn will join us with his two children and wife, Setareh. He is excited to bring his passion and global experience to the Cognita family at Stamford American School Hong Kong.