Daniel Berry
Mr Berry joined Harrow International School Qianhai Shenzhen in 2023 after many successful years leading schools in the United Kingdom. Before joining Harrow Mr Berry was Head Master of Kirkham Grammar School, an independent day and boarding school and a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference (HMC), the professional association of the world’s leading Independent schools. At the same time, he was also a member of the HMC panel on inspection.
KEVIN QIAN
Kevin Qian is the founding Chinese Principal and Chair of the Board of Directors of Harrow International School Shenzhen Qianhai. He graduated from Harvard University and boasts more than a decade of progressive leadership experience in education. This includes his roles in establishing two international schools and three bilingual programmes in China, where he actively manages operations and administrations, committing himself to helping every student unlock their full potential through the delivery of quality education.
Prior to joining AISL Harrow, he held leadership positions at a renowned public high school and a top private K-12 school in Massachusetts, USA. His contributions to the fields of international and bilingual Educational Excellence for Life and Leadership A ‘World Class’ International Education education have earned him several prestigious accolades, such as the ‘Outstanding Educator’ award from Reed College, ‘2021 Forbes China Top 10 Up-and-Coming International School Heads,’ ‘2022 Forbes China Top 10 Outstanding International School Heads,’ and the ‘2023 Forbes China International Education Outstanding Contribution Award.’
Dr Sean Knox
Dr Sean Knox joined Harrow International School Shenzhen Qianhai as Deputy Head following an extensive educational leadership journey within the independent and maintained sectors in the UK and internationally. He re-joins the Harrow International family of schools following a Deputy Headship at a prestigious UK independent day and boarding school. Previously he has held senior leadership positions at both Harrow International School Shanghai and Beijing.
Dr Knox read geography at Durham University and completed the highly-competitive TeachFirst Leadership Development Programme in the UK. His academic background reflects his enjoyment of learning and foregrounds his commitment to the highest academic standards within a framework of holistic, child-centred education.
Sharni stocker-Jones
Sharni Stocker-Jones graduated from Bournemouth University where she read Sports Management and then went on to complete a PGCE through The University of Buckingham. She has since obtained a Master’s degree in Education, graduating with a Distinction, and her National Professional Qualifications in Senior Leadership. Sharni began her teaching career as a Teacher of Physical Education and House Parent in a British Boarding School. She then moved into middle leadership taking on the role of Whole School Head of PE and Games at an independent school in the UK. To expand and develop her teaching career, Sharni moved internationally to Kuwait where she continued working as a Head of Department in a high performing international preparatory school, renowned for Sport in the Middle East.
Sharni is extremely passionate about pastoral care and inclusive practices and believes in creating a world of opportunity for all students in her care. She is delighted to be part of the leadership team at Harrow.
Catherine Donnelly
Catherine Donnelly joined Harrow International School, Qianhai Shenzhen in August 2023, after leading international schools in China and the middle East. Most recently, as Vice Principal of a large school in Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, she worked as Head of Primary of a successful British school in Shanghai. After graduating with a BA (Hons) in Primary Education with English, Catherine also holds a Master’s in International Education and concluded a National Professional Qualification of Headteachers. As well as leading schools, she assesses final submissions for various National Professional Qualifications. Catherine is passionate about providing as many opportunities for pupils as possible to ignite curiosity and develop a life-long love for learning through challenge and enjoyment.
Sophie Lockey
Sophie Lockey graduated from Kingston University with a BA Hons in Primary Education. Whilst studying at university, she spent time working in Nursery settings. Sophie spent her teaching career in the UK, South of London, teaching across Key Stage 2. During her time in the UK, she was PSHE coordinator across the school and led residential trips including overseas. Sophie took the decision to teach internationally in China to challenge her teaching methods further within Early Years as well as emerge herself in a new country and the wonderful culture that comes with it.
