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« Lauren once said, “Sorry, but I love a good system,” and that one phrase perfectly captures her approach: organised, professional, and deeply committed to effective support structures. Now entering our third year working with Lauren, she has rebuilt our inclusive Tiered Support system and developed a strong data collection and intervention framework. She has created IEPs, conducted assessments, and trained staff to use these tools independently. Lauren stays in regular contact with students and parents, ensuring their voices are heard and concerns addressed. She has also helped our support students access internships and university opportunities. Her dedication to student success and her commitment to empowering staff through professional development make her support and expertise truly invaluable to our school community. »

Sara Bakri — Khartoum American School

"Lauren flew to Dakar to facilitate a pivotal Board of Trustees meeting, where her preparation and understanding ensured all voices were heard and a new vision and mission were successfully approved. As a skilled facilitator with expertise in international schools, governance, accreditation, and diverse needs, Lauren's leadership was instrumental in fostering collaboration and driving meaningful outcomes."

Sandy Mackenzie, Director International School of Dakar

"Lauren Jones is a compassionate consultant and exceptional leader who fosters trust, inclusivity, and collaboration. At my previous school, she transformed team culture, aligned diverse perspectives, and implemented equitable systems. Her strategic approach valued staff and student voices, strengthened team cohesion, and created lasting impacts, shaping a culture of empathy, respect, and innovative solutions for diverse learning needs."

Shannon M — Kigali, Rwanda

"Lauren has worked alongside the whole Khartoum American School team to support individual students with diverse learning needs. Lauren has paid particular attention to student voice and planned empowering learning opportunities that match the students’ ambitions. Lauren has a deep understanding of inclusive learning practices and has the flexibility and experience to support others to put them to use. "

Bridget Davies — Khartoum American School

Lauren Jones led a transformative Equity Conversation for The Association of the Advancement of International Education, facilitating meaningful discussions that inspired open-mindedness and new possibilities. Her unique ability to engage participants and foster reflective thinking was remarkable. Working with Lauren was seamless, and I would gladly collaborate with her again to drive impactful change in communities.

Nneka Johnson — AAIE Equity Conversations Facilitator

Lauren Jones's leadership at the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA) elevated academic standards while fostering inclusivity and cultural respect. She skillfully balanced high expectations with targeted interventions, uniting diverse perspectives to transform the school culture. Her efforts ensured a supportive and successful environment for all students, leaving a lasting impact on the SOLA community.

Kate Bridgman — Department Head, School of Leadership Afghanistan

Collaborating with Lauren Jones through the SENIA Africa Board has been transformative. Her insightful ideas, unwavering commitment to inclusion, and reliable partnership make her invaluable. Lauren excels at designing sustainable programs, fostering meaningful partnerships, and aligning efforts with a shared vision of inclusivity. Her strategic, vision-driven approach ensures purposeful outcomes, making her an exceptional partner for organizational growth.

Maymouna Sakho — SENIA Africa Board Co-Chair

Thank you, Lauren Jones for walking this road with us. Your approach of listening with intention and adaptability made us all feel heard and seen.

Louise Moodley de Matos — International School of Luanda

Working with Lauren has been both a pleasure and privilege. She brings an incredible balance of professionalism and warmth to every interaction, making students, families, and staff feel truly heard and supported. She has a gift for designing functional accommodations and IEPs that are both realistic and effective — ensuring that every action step is meaningful and doable for all stakeholders. What I admire most is her ability to see the student as a whole, not just through an academic lens. She thoughtfully considers the social-emotional supports a child may need, recognizing how those factors influence learning, and collaborates on the best ways to provide that support. She empowers students to reflect on their own best learning strategies, fostering independence and confidence, while also partnering seamlessly with staff. Her guidance helps staff collect data in ways that feel manageable and non-intrusive, while still giving us the essential information needed to support student success. Lauren's approach transforms the IEP process into a collaborative, student-centered journey that uplifts everyone involved.

Orelia — Counselor AISC

Lauren has worked with us at AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF CONAKRY for a year. She has done wonders for us. She is very knowledgeable, professional and thoughtful in how she supported us. She is not only passionate about special needs but about supporting small schools. She understands our challenges and carefully puts structures in place to make it easy for everyone (staff , leaders and parents) to support our SEN students. She met with the leadership team every week and hence felt part of the team. We love working with her, so much so that we have asked her to stay on. Personally as a new Director, Lauren ( a former Director) has gone the extra mile to support me in other areas of school leadership. She really is a joy to work with.

Kevin Onabiyi — Director AISC

Lauren Jones is a dedicated and skilled consultant whose leadership has been invaluable in supporting Khartoum American School's diverse and neurodiverse student population during challenging times. With a commitment to inclusion, she engages with all stakeholders, creates personalized learning plans, trains staff, and monitors progress, ensuring the school remains a thriving, inclusive learning environment despite adversity.

Kerry Jacobson, Superintendent — Khartoum American School