Join us for the Second Annual Foreign Service Education Summit, presented by Ambassador Academics, Top Score Education, and the Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide on Wednesday, October 1, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM EST.

We are a curated coalition of education experts with deep knowledge of the unique needs of the Foreign Service community. Our mission is to help Foreign Service families meet their children's needs by connecting them with flexible, knowledgeable, and passionate providers in our community.

At the Second Annual Foreign Service Education Summit, providers will begin with brief introductions before moving into breakout rooms. Families can choose which organizations they want to engage with for informal conversations. The format will resemble a resource fair, where families can move freely from room to room, connecting with the organizations most relevant to their needs.

Foreign Service Education Summit 2025 Sponsor

Associates of the American Foreign Service Worldwide: Thank you to the AAFSW for sponsoring this event!

Foreign Service Education Summit 2025 Hosts

Brian Duggan, Executive Director of Top Score Education: 1-on-1 SAT & ACT prep • FS-specific group SAT classes in partnership with the Foreign Service Youth Foundation • 6-12th grade academic tutoring

Evan Wilson, Alex Schumann, and Vanessa Benedetti of Ambassador Academics: Advanced tutoring • Test prep • Academic planning • Application assistance • Executive function coaching • Parent coaching • ADHD support • Dyslexia therapy • Multisensory math tutoring for elementary students

Foreign Service Education Summit 2025 Participants

Dr. Lauren Steed, Owner of Nomad Educational Services: Personalized college counseling • College search support •  Application development • Essay coaching • Course and activity planning •  Financial aid insight

Leah Evans, Director of Student Services of Hemispheres Academy: A flexible and personalized global community for Grades 2-12

Megan Norton-Newbanks, CEO of Belonging Beyond Borders: Tailored socio-emotional pre-departure, re-entry, and transitions-support programming and resources for globally mobile families and youth

Katie Fowle and  Janelle Meyer, Co-Founders of Global Village Tutors: Virtual, evidence-based tutoring in literacy, math, and executive function skill building for students with dyslexia and/or ADHD who attend international schools

Kent Blakeney, Founder of US History for Expats: Accredited U.S. History courses for U.S. citizens living outside the United States