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Tammy Murphy

Head of School,
XCL CEO Singapore Schools

Over the past 38 years, Tammy has served as the Superintendent of several highly acclaimed schools: the Dubai American Academy, the Montecito Union School District, the Ross School District, and the Assistant Superintendent in the Cherry Hill School District.

A renowned educational leader, Tammy has received numerous state and national awards for her impact as an educator and leader in the United States. She has extensive experience with the International Baccalaureate Organisation, overseeing the development of several IB Programmes at the primary and secondary levels.

Tammy has a proven reputation for inspiring a culture of improvement and collaboration among faculty and students. We are confident that her vision and leadership will guide XWA towards continued growth and success.

Mark Petterson

Secondary Years Principal

Mark has been an integral part of our school community since 2016, initially serving as Deputy Principal before his promotion to Secondary Years Principal in 2020. With over a decade of experience in educational leadership, counselling, and teaching across public and private schools in Australia and Singapore, Mark brings a wealth of expertise to his role.

He holds a Master of Educational Studies, a Bachelor of Education, and a Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Queensland in Australia. Most recently, Mark completed a Harvard Business School Certificate in School Management & Leadership. In addition, he serves as an accreditation evaluator for the Council of International Schools (CIS).

As a passionate International Baccalaureate educator, Mark is committed to exploring innovative approaches to enhance the learning journey for all students. He champions the development of global citizens and takes pride in XWA’s experiential learning programmes. Mark is also an advocate for promoting safeguarding and child protection practices, having led numerous workshops to raise awareness on this important matter.

Originally from the United Kingdom and raised in Australia, Mark enjoys football, golf, and travelling with his wife, Louisa, and their young son, Archie, who is a student at XWA.

Leonardo Neves

Principal Research Engineer
at Snap, Inc.,
Teaching Fellow at Harvard University,
AI at XWA Programme Lead Instructor

Leonardo Neves is a Principal Research Engineer at Snap Inc, a Teaching Fellow at Harvard, and an Advisor for Generative AI Instructional Design at SureStart. Due to his work in academia and industry, he has been selected as one of cnvrg.io’s AI developers to watch in 2023. Leo’s work is focused on Natural Language Processing and Data Mining to enhance language and behavior understanding through context. He has 1,900+ citations to his academic papers and 10+ AI/ML patents. His recent projects involve personalising and adding contextual information to large language models and leveraging sequence modeling for behavior understanding.

Before joining Snap Inc., Leonardo worked for Pivotal Software Inc., Intel, and Yelp, and, more recently, was the Head of Applied Research at Grammarly. He earned a Master’s in Intelligent Information Systems from Carnegie Mellon University.

Dr Taniya Mishra

SureStart Founder & CEO,
AI at XWA Programme Lead

Dr Mishra is an AI researcher with many peer-reviewed articles, 88 patents, and featured press articles in Fortune, MIT Technology Review, NBC Learning and The Atlantic. Before founding SureStart, Taniya worked for over 12 years in the tech industry at large organisations such as AT&T Labs and at leading US startups like Affectiva and Interactions, where she held various technical and leadership positions.

Taniya regularly speaks on topics related to AI technical developments, ethical AI, and diversity in the AI workforce at leading conferences and events.

Taniya’s mentorship and support of diverse technical talent have been recognised multiple times by organisational and industry-wide awards, such as the AT&T Research Lab’s Vice President’s Award for Mentorship 2011, WomenTech Mentor of the Year Award 2020, WomenTeach Network Global AI Inclusion Award of the Year 2021, and VentureBeat Woman in AI finalist 2022. Most recently, Taniya was recognised as a Leading Woman in AI by Nasdaq and invited to ring the opening bell to celebrate her contributions to the field of AI.

Alexander Beazley

Head of Individuals & Societies,
Head of Experiential Learning Programme

Since 2013, Alex has taught across 3 continents and in 5 schools, always enjoying the excitement and energy of the classroom.

As a history graduate, Alex has always had an affinity for the humanities and has been a University of Cambridge-qualified history teacher since 2017, taking roles as Head of History in Thailand and Ecuador.

The opportunity to interact with young people combined with the opportunity to travel around the world and work in world-class schools has led Alex to a fulfilling and adventurous career, which he is thrilled to continue at XCL World Academy.

CPE Registration

Committee for Private Education (CPE) is part of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Board appointed the Committee for Private Education (CPE) in October 2016 to carry out its functions and powers relating to private education under the Private Education Act. All Private Education Institutes (PEIs) must comply with the regulations under the Private Education Act to operate.

CPE registration number: 200803726H
Validity Dates: 19 March 2021 – 18 March 2025

College Board Registration

XCL World Academy is a member of the College Board. The College Board is a mission-driven not-for-profit organisation that connects students to college success and opportunity. Founded in 1900, the College Board was created to expand access to higher education. Today, the membership association comprises over 6,000 of the world’s leading educational institutions and is dedicated to promoting excellence and equity in education.

Each year, the College Board helps more than seven million students prepare for a successful transition to college through programs and services in college readiness and college success — including the SAT and the Advanced Placement Program.

CEEB Code: 687248

EduTrust Certification

XCL World Academy was awarded the four-year EduTrust award. The EduTrust Certification Scheme (EduTrust) is a quality assurance scheme administered by CPE for PEIs in Singapore. It aims to distinguish private schools that are able to consistently maintain a high standard of quality in the overall provision of education services and make continual improvements that lead to positive student outcomes.

EduTrust Certificate No: EDU-2-2082
Validity Dates: 27 October 2020 – 26 October 2024

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

XCL World Academy is fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges,
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200,
Burlingame, CA 94010
Website: www.acswasc.org

Council of International Schools Accreditation

The CIS accreditation final award shows that the school has achieved high standards of professional performance in international education and has a commitment to continuous improvement. In particular, the award of accreditation shows that the school:

In particular, the award of accreditation shows that the school:

is devoted to its mission and vision for students
has thought deeply about the services it offers to students, family and community
invests the time and resources for validation from a globally-recognised accreditation authority
focuses on the quality of teaching, student learning, as well as student safeguarding and well-being
is committed to the development of the students’ global citizenship
has a suitable philosophy of education suitable for its students promises only what it can deliver
is open to regular evaluation by its own school community and peer evaluators
continually seeks improvement in all areas of the school plans strategically for the future.

Cambridge International School

XCL World Academy registered school of Cambridge Assessment International Education, part of the University of Cambridge. Through Cambridge International’s programme, we prepare students for life, helping them develop an informed curiosity and a lasting passion for learning. As a Cambridge International School, XCL World Academy provides a flexible and stimulating curriculum that is externally examined at the end of Grade 10.

The Cambridge IGCSE curriculum offers various routes for learners with a wide range of abilities, including those whose first language is not English. Its international qualifications are recognised by the world’s best universities and employers, giving students a wide range of education and career options.

International Baccalaureate (IB) World School

XCL World Academy is an IB World School, accredited to provide the Primary Years (PYP), Middle Years (MYP), Career-related (CP) and Diploma Programmes (DP). IB World Schools share a common philosophy – a commitment to improving the teaching and learning of a diverse and inclusive community of students by delivering challenging, high-quality international education programmes that share a powerful vision. The International Baccalaureate aims to develop inquiring, knowledgeable and caring young people who help create a better and more peaceful world through intercultural understanding and respect.

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