Dr. Scott Finnamore

Dr. Scott Finnamore and his wife Angie have two grown children. Angie is a veteran teacher at both the kindergarten and elementary levels. Dr. Finnamore is currently based in the US and will be relocating to Thailand in 2026 to lead the Masters International School startup.

Education

• 2006 — Ed.D., Educational Policy & Administration, University of Minnesota
• 1998 — M.Ed., Educational Administration, Columbia International University
• 1995 — B.S., Math/Science Education, Pensacola Christian College

Experience

• 2022–present — Vice President, LifePlus Worldwide Learning
• 2015–2022 — Vice President, Leadership Development International (LDI)
• 2010–2015 — Superintendent, International Schools of China
• 2000–2010 — Head of School, Tianjin International School
• 1995–1999 — Science Teacher, Ben Lippen School

Skills

• Leading in multicultural educational contexts
• Strategic thinking in the context of operational reality
• School board development
• New campus development
• School accreditation
• Thirty-six years living abroad
• Conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese
• Coaching