Primary Competency

School Culture & Climate and International Student Recruitment

Secondary Competencies

School Climate and Culture, Marketing & Digital Growth, Turnaround & Transformation, Executive Coaching & Leadership Development

Target Audience

Heads of School, Senior Leadership Teams

Delivery Mode

On-site consulting, Virtual consulting, Hybrid engagements

Problems solved

High staff turnover
Poor academic results
Poor student wellbeing
Enrolment decline

Regions Served

North America, Asia
Josiah Marr, MEd
Affiliate Consultant | Owner, Josiah Marr Consulting | Consultant and Presenter

Profile Details:

Dr. Josiah Marr is an education leader and consultant who has served as a teacher and administrator at international schools in Thailand and Hong Kong SAR, and a private school in Canada. Josiah has a Doctorate of Education in International Educational Leadership and Policy from the University of Toronto, where his research focused on how international school leaders impact school culture. He has visited and learned from 30 of the leading international schools in Europe and Asia. Josiah partners with schools to build thriving cultures and enhance international student recruitment strategies.
School culture is vitally important to schools that want to reach their potential. Research shows that healthy school cultures can increase staff longevity, student belonging, wellness, and achievement. Josiah partners with school leaders to understand their school’s strengths, growth areas, and strengthen school culture.

Josiah has a track record of successfully recruiting international students from numerous countries. He has had the privilege of leading recruitment initiatives in Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong SAR, and mainland China. Josiah uses a highly relational approach to support both private and international schools in breaking into new country markets and building partnerships with agencies.

Josiah’s Services Include
Keynotes
School Site Visits
Leadership Coaching
Whole School Professional Development
International Student Recruitment Strategies
Most services available in-person and virtually
Josiah and his wife, Tami, have two children, together they enjoy exploring new places, trying local food, and hiking.

Consulting Years

1

Leadership Years

4

Experience Score

104

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