German International School Boston Appoints Philipp Kraft as New Head of School

Boston, MA — German International School Boston (GISB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Philipp Kraft as its next Head of School.

Mr. Kraft joins GISB from Alexander-von-Humboldt-Schule in Neumünster-Einfeld, Germany, where he most recently served as Head of School since 2019. A seasoned educator and leader, he began his teaching career in 2002 and later served on the pedagogical leadership team at Heinrich-Heine-Schule in Heikendorf from 2015 to 2019. His breadth of experience across teaching and school leadership positions uniquely equips him to guide GISB into its next chapter.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kraft has focused on fostering a strong teaching and learning culture, emphasizing differentiated learning, meaningful feedback, and language education to support student success.

“Successful school development happens when the entire community—teachers, students, and families—works together,” Mr. Kraft said. “I look forward to leading the GISB community to build on the school’s strong foundation and shape its future.”

Mr. Kraft also brings extensive experience in faculty support and human resources management, including personnel planning, professional development, and team leadership. In addition to his leadership roles, he is a textbook author and contributor to professional education journals.

He and his family, including his wife and two children, are looking forward to relocating to the Boston area and joining the GISB community.

Newly appointed Head of School, Philipp Kraft with the Interim Head of School, Funda Suzan.

The GISB Board of Trustees, Consul General Sonja Kreibich, and members of the leadership team welcome Philipp Kraft to GISB.