Ariel Tichnor-Wagner

Ariel Tichnor-Wagner is a senior fellow of global competence at ASCD. In her role, she advocates for, develops, and implements innovative frameworks, tools, and professional learning experiences that support educators in fostering the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students need to succeed in a diverse, interconnected world. Tichnor-Wagner began her career as an elementary school teacher in a high-poverty school district in Phoenix, Arizona, where she taught primarily English language learners.

She received a master's degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, and a doctoral degree in Education Policy, Leadership, and School Improvement from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. As an educator and researcher, she is committed to identifying and leveraging policies and practices that improve academic and social-emotional outcomes of culturally and linguistically diverse students and that foster global citizenship.

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Becoming a Globally Competent School Leader

This book helps school leaders become champions of and drive professional growth toward global competence, helping them thrive in a diverse, globalized society.

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Becoming a Globally Competent Teacher

This book presents a vision of equitable teaching for global competence—the knowledge, skills, mindsets, and values needed to thrive in a diverse, globalized society.

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