Duke of Edinburgh’s Award: Sharing Best Practices

Matthew Whitwell

Matthew Whitwell

Deputy Head of Secondary, Lanna International School

This workshop will bring together DofE schools to share best practices in running the Award. It aims to pool knowledge between schools and establish a network of Award Coordinators and Leaders within Asia to provide support, guidance, and share resources.

About Matthew

As an experienced educator and school leader, I have a passion for creating meaningful and inclusive learning experiences for students across both primary and secondary education. With a BA (Hons) in Globalisation: History, Politics, Culture, an MA in Education, and a Certificate in School Management and Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education, I bring a well-rounded academic background to my leadership and teaching roles.

Currently, I serve as the Deputy Head of Secondary at Lanna International School, where I oversee educational programmes, support staff development, and foster student growth. I also teach coordinate the CIPQ (Cambridge International Project Qualification), and lead as the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Coordinator.

I am committed to driving innovation in education and empowering students to reach their full potential, while supporting teachers in building effective, research-based practices in the classroom.