International School Leader & Consultant
Elani McDonald is an international school leader, consultant, speaker, and professional learning facilitator working with schools and organisations to strengthen leadership, curriculum, inclusion, and professional practice.
Meet Elani
I lead as a Secondary School Principal in international schools, and everything I offer as a consultant and facilitator is grounded in that daily reality. My career has taken me across international contexts, working alongside educators and leadership teams from many systems and cultures — always practical, always human-centred, never one-size-fits-all.
"I believe schools change when leadership is thoughtful, learning is meaningful, and every student and educator feels they belong."
Why Work With Me
How I Can Help
Support for middle and senior leaders and leadership teams navigating complexity and change.
Explore support optionsStrengthening belonging, access, participation, and inclusive practice across your community.
Explore support optionsProfessional learning and consulting around curriculum design, inquiry, and meaningful learning experiences.
Explore support optionsUpcoming Professional Learning
A practical session on turning inclusion commitments into everyday classroom and leadership practice.
A workshop for curriculum leaders exploring inquiry and concept-based approaches that build genuine understanding.
From the Field
Keynotes, workshops, webinars, and leadership retreats on inclusive leadership, curriculum, and professional learning that changes practice — for conferences, professional organisations, and schools.
See Speaking Topics & Past EventsReflections on leadership, inclusion, curriculum, and international education — written from practice, not theory.
Read the Latest InsightsTo strengthen leadership, learning, and inclusion — in your school, at your event, or in your organisation.