OMNEYA MAHMOUD HAMDY

Dynamic IB leader with over 24 years of experience in international education, specializing in PYP, MYP, and DP implementation. I have held senior academic leadership roles including Superintendent, School Principal, High School Principal, DP Coordinator, and Academic & College Counseling Advisor. I have successfully led three schools through IB authorization and multiple 5-year evaluations. Since 2005, I have graduated DP cohorts annually, many of whom now serve as IB educators and coordinators. As a Programme Leader, Consultant, and Reader for IBEN, I actively support schools globally while overseeing two IB World Schools in Egypt. In 2023, I presented at the IB Global Conference in Dublin on the role of AI in the Extended Essay.

Professional educator with strong foundation in leadership and curriculum development. Known for fostering collaborative environments and driving academic success. Skilled in strategic planning, staff management, and student engagement. Adaptable and reliable, consistently meeting evolving educational needs.

• September 2022: Strategic Planning - Cognia
• October 2017,2018,2019,2020,2021: IB Global Conference - International Baccalaureate
• April 2016: Managing EE - IB training, Italy
• November 2015: Understanding By Design - Hayah International Academy
• October 2015: Using Data to Determine Student Mastery - ASCD's PD Online courses
• April 2014: IB Consultant workshop - IBEN The Hague
• April 2013: 5 year Diploma Evaluation - International Baccalaureate (online workshop)
• June 2012: College counselling - College Board USA
• September 2009: So you are a coordinator now - International Baccalaureate Organization (online workshop)
• January 2009: Introduction to Apple macintosh - Tarakeeb certified apple training center
• October 2008: Sciences in IB diploma - International Baccalaureate Organization (inset training)
• October 2008: Interdisciplinary learning - GPIS Training and development unit
• September 2008: IB Learners profile - GPIS Training and development unit
• September 2008: How to talk so teenagers can listen - GPIS Training and development unit
• April 2008: “My iceberg is melting”Changing and succeeding under any condition - Zad GroupFacilitator: Bill Padlodino
• October 2007: Internal Assessment in sciences for IB diploma - International Baccalaureate Organization (online workshop)
• October 2007: DP Languages A2 Generic - International Baccalaureate Organization
• January 2007: Speed Reading - Bin Rashed training service in human management development
• October 2006: Customer Satisfaction - Knowledge Academy
• February 2006: PYP for administrators - International Baccalaureate Organization
• March 2005: Approaches for success - Amideast Educational & learning service
• January 2004: Creative problem solving and decision making - Amideast Educational & learning service
• March 2003: Introduction to PYPIntroducing IB primary years programme - International Baccalaureate Organization (inset training)
• Annually since January 2017: Approaches to Teaching & Learning in the IB Diploma - IB Diploma staff
• Annually since February 2017: New Extended Essay Guide - IB Diploma staff
• Annually: Introduction to IB Diploma - New IB Diploma staff
• Annually: IB Learner Profile - IB Diploma staff
• Annually: Introduction to IB Diploma - School Parents/Students
• Annually: Why IB? - New Parents
• Annually: ACT/EST/SAT & the American High School Diploma - School Parents/ Students
• Annually: Extended Essay - IB diploma students
• Annually: Creativity, Action, and Service - IB Diploma Students
• Annually: How to choose your subjects in IB diploma - IB middle years students
• Annually: University acceptance for IB students - IB middle years students

• Leadership & Management Roles
• Strategic Programme Leadership
• Lead academic operations for two IB World Schools—Carleton College and Manaret Heliopolis International School—as Principal and High School Superintendent.
• Oversee the full implementation and development of the IB Diploma Programme, while supporting the growth of MYP and PYP.
• Guide schools through authorization and evaluation cycles, including self-study coordination, strategic planning, and post-visit development.
• Draft and align internal policies and curriculum documentation with IB Programme Standards and Practices.
• Professional Development & Mentorship
• Facilitate ongoing professional development for staff across both campuses, delivering workshops on ATL skills, assessment alignment, and IB documentation.
• Mentor newly appointed IB Coordinators and aspiring school leaders, fostering leadership capacity and programme fidelity.
• Provide coaching and instructional guidance to teaching teams, supporting successful planning, teaching, and reflection practices aligned with IB philosophy.
• External Engagement & Recognition
• Co-led the hosting of a major national Cognia education conference at Carleton College, attended by 140 schools including IB World Schools. Notable attendees included Mr. Olli-Pekka Heinonen (Director General, IBO), Dr. Kawther Saa’d AlDin (IB Development & Recognition Manager), Mr. Adrian Kearney (Director, IB World Schools) and Kem Hussain (Senior Vice President Global Strategy and Development at Cognia)
• Represented ACE Schools at university engagement events and local educational fairs to advocate for IB Diploma recognition and credit transfer agreements.
• Hosted official school visits from institutions in Malaysia, Cairo, and other parts of Egypt seeking to learn from our IB practices through classroom tours and faculty dialogue.
• Operational Leadership & Community Building
• Maintain effective control over budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet academic and strategic goals.
• Cultivate a school culture that values innovation, change-readiness, and shared leadership.
• Build anchored relationships with parents, staff, and students through consistent communication, academic transparency, and programme advocacy.
• Provide solutions-oriented leadership and maintain high standards of professionalism, integrity, and trust within the school community.