James Penstone is the Secondary Principal at ICS Inter-Community School Zurich. He champions holistic education, prioritising student well-being, agency, and voice. Committed to experiential, relevant learning, James co-creates empowering environments for students. 
 
Before joining ICS, he served as Cross-Campus Principal at Bangkok Patana School, Thailand. James embraces complexity and fosters a culture of growth and collaboration. Passionate about environmental issues, he recognises their central importance to current and future education.