Mr. Ocki Fernandes joins us with over 12 years’ experience as a High School Principal. Mr. Fenandes is currently the High School Principal of our sister school, Stamford American International School in Singapore, where he has served since 2018. He has spent over 27 years in international education, living and working in Singapore, Brazil, Abu Dhabi, and South Africa.
As an IBDP Authorization/MSA (Middle States Association) Accreditation Team leader in Africa and the Middle East, Mr. Fernandes demonstrates a wealth of experience leading secondary schools and expertise in English as a Second Language (ESL), Common Core State Standards, coaching, secondary education, and classroom management. He earned academic and professional qualifications from the University of the Witwatersrand and the University of South Africa. He also completed his certification in Leading Schools and Leading Change through Harvard Business School.
Mr. Fernandes will join us with his wife, Lila. He is the proud dad of Carina, a medical doctor, and grandfather to Shaun and Kara. Mr. Fernandes also competed in trampoline, tumbling, and gymnastics at the international level and was the South African Tumbling Technical Coach for many years. His hobbies include swimming, running, and playing guitar.
