Dr. John Zuman began his career as a high school mathematics, science and computer teacher. He then worked at a math and science education curriculum development center and as Executive Director of the Intercultural Center for Research in Education, a non-profit educational institution dedicated to education improvement projects world-wide. He worked on education projects in 20 countries, partnering with schools, universities and ministries of education. He is lead author of several science and literacy curricula funded by the National Science Foundation and the US Department of Education.

He then transitioned to a Head of School role and led the Del Campo International Schools in Honduras, a consortium of five schools he helped found and nurture. For five years he served as headmaster of the Colegio Colombo Británico, a large IB World School in Cali Colombia. During this time the school was awarded international accreditation from the Council of International Schools, reflecting a deep commitment to high quality education and continuous improvement. He then led the Bellevue Children’s Academy and Willows Preparatory School, a very diverse IB World School in Seattle USA where he led a significant expansion of the school and the establishment and certification of the IB Diploma Program. Most recently Dr. Zuman led the Vienna International School, a highly performing IB World School and one of the most diverse schools in the world that serves the UN and diplomatic community in Vienna. Zuman holds a Bachelor of Science degree from MIT and Ed.M. and Ed.D. degrees in Educational Administration from Harvard University. He is a native of the Czech Republic and is fluent in English and Spanish.