Heidi Burkhart holds a degree in concert violin and a doctorate in education and is a certified human resources and organisational developer. After 25 years of managing the charitable organisation Hilfswerk International, she started her own business as a management consultant and coach (www.hbconsult.net). She has been dedicated to growing Stella International School since 2016. ‘I passionately believe that school needs to be about more than imparting knowledge – values and character education are at least as important. A person who has experienced these at an early age will be more easily able to take on responsible roles and be a leader as an adult.’