Governed by a philosophy of global citizenship, every member of the GSE team shares a passion to help shape international education and student achievement through inspiration and collaboration.
Our goal is to meet the highest objectives of every school, teacher, student and parent, with an unwavering dedication to quality education, shared ideals and intercultural perspectives.

Board of Directors

Shanna Parry

Shanna Parry

Co-Founder and Managing Partner

Even from the outset of her career Shanna Parry was recognized as a rising star, renowned for outstanding achievements both as an educational leader and author of engaging, innovative curricula. Combining her passions for teaching, training and travel, she has since worked throughout the USA, Middle East, India and China serving as a director (Higher Education), headmaster (Secondary School) and consultant (K-12). Shanna brings a wealth of experience in a variety of critical areas.

In 2018 and 2019 Shanna was identified as top 30 in the Education category for Global Gurus among some of the worlds leading Education experts including Sir Ken Robinson, Eric Jensen, John Hattie and Robert J Marzano.

Shanna continues to travel extensively to meet the demands for her consulting expertise in administrative and teacher development, curriculum writing and language programs. Shanna has consistently delivered exceptional results for increasing and improving student achievement in all key areas, including language development, reading proficiency and writing skills.

In her role as Managing Partner of GSE she plays a key role in the day-to-day operations as well as pioneering creative models for international schools and providing groundbreaking training methods for directors, administrators, teachers, and students.

Greg Parry

Greg Parry

Co-Founder and CEO

Internationally renowned for his expertise in education leadership, Greg Parry’s vast experience includes high-level positions with secondary and vocational institutions throughout Australia, the Middle East, the United States, India and China. A robust leader and dedicated educator, Greg’s various positions at these institutes of learning include: CEO, director, headmaster and consultant. Recognized for his numerous contributions in the education arena, Greg has received the Ministers Award for Excellence in School Leadership based on improvements in school performance and a range of successful principal training and leadership development programs, as well as the School of Excellence Award for Industry/School Partnerships and the School of Excellence Award for Technology Innovation.

Considered one of the premier experts in his profession, Greg has trained teachers and principals throughout the world in areas such as critical thinking, language development and leadership. His expertise in school start up projects, leadership and curriculum development, has made him a sought after authority in these disciplines.

Don Henson

Don Henson

Director of Education, Malaysia

Don has spent the last 20 years working in international education, acquiring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the process. He began his career as an ESL/Academic English instructor, quickly moving into areas of leadership in that field and others. Over the years, he has served in a variety of capacities, including: Corporate Department Head for the largest private instructional provider in Thailand; Director of Studies for joint-educational ventures between Australian and Chinese universities; Center Director for university language programs in the US; and Education Manager for the leading Business English provider in South Korea.

As a certified examiner for both IELTS and TOEFL exams, Don possesses expert skills in the areas of student testing and placement. In addition, he has a proven track record of providing high-quality teacher training through his many presentations, workshops, and one-to-one mentoring. He still enjoys his first love – teaching – whenever time permits.

Don’s enterprises have taken him from the US to China, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand – and his travels extend to nearly 30 other countries. He is honored and excited to be currently based in Kuala Lumpur.

Senior Advisors

Steve Reissig

Steve Reissig

Director

As a dual Australian-British Citizen, Steve Reissig offers rich international experience and leadership agility. He is a leading education mentor with a unique ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives across a range of areas.

Steve has led several education projects in Australia and across the Middle East, working on behalf of institutions, NGOs and governments worldwide. He specializes in change management, performance improvement and has a proven track record in maximizing student achievement.

Steve is a proactive, positive and highly committed advisor with international educational reform, growth and transformation expertise.

Leo Li

Leo Li

Executive Consultant

Leo is an Educationalist, Linguist and Intercultural Communication Expert. He has worked in the field of international education for more than 15 years including the leadership and management of several multicultural teams. His previous roles have included Director, General Manager and Founding Principal of a bilingual International School. Leo has extensive experience leading international schools, language and education based entrepreneurial projects across Asia.
Brent Werry

Brent Werry

Executive Consultant

Brent Werry holds a Masters Degree in Educational Management and has rich experience in education start-up projects across a variety of areas, specialising in International Early Childhood Education, Operation Management, Construction Management and Design, Marketing Strategy and Media.

Brent has worked as the Director for a top International Early Childhood Education Institution in China, overseeing campuses throughout China and also on the Leadership Team for a top level K-12 International School. Brent has achieved awards in both his construction projects and education work.

Stewart Saint-David

Stewart Saint-David

Executive Consultant

Stewart Saint-David is a graduate of Harvard University and is a published author with specialist expertise in education leadership, language development and curriculum design, in China, Europe and South America.
Kingsley Wray

Kingsley Wray

Executive Consultant

A graduate of Cambridge University, Kingsley Wray is an expert in UK A Levels curriculum and has led projects in the Middle East, China and UK. He specializes in school performance and curriculum development.
Duncan Douglas

Duncan Douglas

Executive Consultant

Since graduating from the University of Stirling, Scotland in 2012 Duncan has been working and travelling around the world. From Beijing to Melbourne, Vancouver to County Durham, Duncan has been building his career in education and marketing.

Upon graduating Duncan moved to Beijing to take up a role as marketing manager for a fixed gear cycling company, before moving into the education sector back in his native United Kingdom. Over the years Duncan has served in a wide range of roles from; Administration Assistant, Language Assistant and SEN Coordinator. In 2017 Duncan was hired as Marketing and Admissions Manager at GSE’s first school in Malaysia, Kingsgate International School. After more than 2 years of helping to set up Kingsgate from a building site to a functioning international school, Duncan joined GSE full time as a Project Manager.

Duncan currently works on GSE projects in Vietnam, Malaysia, Myanmar and India.