Michael Neumann

Background

About Michael Neumann

I'm an educator and leader committed to building inclusive systems where every member of the school community feels seen, valued, and empowered to thrive. Currently, I am the DEIJ Coordinator at St. George’s International School in Luxembourg, working across the community to embed diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice into everyday school life. In addition to this, I co-facilitate the ECIS DEIJ Leadership Development Cohort, where I am lucky to work with leaders and educators throughout the year to explore a wide range of DEIJ topics, build community, and contextualize and advance their practices within their own school settings. With over a decade of experience in education, I’ve held roles as a classroom teacher, IT teacher, curriculum coordinator, and assistant principal. Across these roles, I’ve led school-wide DEIJ programmes, developed inclusive policies, and introduced systems to track and respond to identity-based harm. My work is grounded in a deep interest in qualitative research and the belief that individual and group stories can reveal patterns that drive meaningful, systemic change. Some areas of experience and interest include- Inquiry and student agency as tools for exploring identity, power, justice, and belonging in meaningful and developmentally appropriate ways - How educators make sense of practices that reinforce social difference - Gender inclusivity, particularly how the gender binary shapes students’ experiences and how we can create more expansive and equitable environments - Curriculum mapping and the progression of diversity topics across the school experience - Leadership and team dynamics through both cultural and neurodiversity lenses - The role of artificial intelligence in shaping bias and learning in schools Whether I’m working with students, supporting staff, or engaging with families, my focus remains the same: to help build school communities where every learner feels a strong sense of belonging, can explore their identity, develop empathy, and learn about the diverse people and perspectives that shape our world.