Michelle Overman

Year Appointed: 2024

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Ms. Michelle Overman serves as Assistant Head of Secondary Division for Teaching and Learning (MYP & DP Coordinator) at The International School of Texas, where she supports teaching and learning across the Middle Years and Diploma Programmes. Since joining IST in 2024, she has played an integral role in strengthening the school’s IB programming, first serving as IB Diploma Programme Coordinator and Psychology teacher before stepping into her current leadership role in 2026.

Ms. Overman brings extensive international education experience, having taught IB at schools in Texas, China, and Thailand, including Avenues World School, Concordian International School, Qingdao Amerasia International School, and Sam Houston High School. She earned both her Master of Arts in Rhetoric and Composition and Bachelor of Arts in English from Texas State University and completed her certification in Instructional Leadership through the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Passionate about instructional excellence and the IB philosophy, Ms. Overman is dedicated to supporting teachers, fostering meaningful learning experiences, and helping students develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in an interconnected world.