EDUCATOR · AUTHOR · CONSULTANT
Building Schools Where
Every Child Belongs.
30 years. 11 countries. 4 continents. Tom Walls helps international school leaders build deeply inclusive communities through the Micro Inclusions framework.
The Work
The Micro Inclusions Framework
Inclusion isn’t a program — it’s a practice. The Micro Inclusions framework gives school leaders a practical, everyday toolkit for building communities where every student, teacher, and parent genuinely belongs.
Developed across 30 years of hands-on leadership in international schools on four continents, Micro Inclusions turns big, abstract ideals into small, repeatable actions.
"Inclusion is not a destination.
It's a thousand small decisions,
made every day."
— Tom Walls
Speaking & Workshops
Bring Tom to Your School or Conference
Available for keynote addresses, full-day workshops, and leadership retreats. Topics include inclusive leadership, equity in international schools, and the Micro Inclusions framework.
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About Tom
30 Years. 11 Countries. One Mission.
Tom Walls has spent his career in international schools — as a teacher, administrator, and leader — on four continents. From Southeast Asia to Latin America, he has led transformational change in communities where diversity is the norm and belonging must be intentionally built.
His work is grounded in three decades of real experience: what works, what fails, and what truly moves schools forward.
From Tom's Writing
Ideas for Educators Who Lead with Intention
Inclusion · Leadership
What Does It Actually Mean to Belong?
Belonging isn't the same as fitting in. Here's how we can tell the difference — and why it matters for every student in our schools.
Read More →Culture · Practice
The Five Micro Inclusions That Change School Culture
Big cultural shifts begin with small, daily habits. These five practices — done consistently — transform how students experience school.
Read More →International Schools
Why International Schools Are a Model for the World
International schools navigate profound diversity every day. The strategies that work here offer lessons for every school committed to equity.
Read More →Ready to Transform Your School?
Whether you’re looking for a keynote speaker, a workshop facilitator, or a consulting partner — let’s start a conversation.