Learning and Strengthening Well-Being and Belonging with a Visit from Challenge Success
Over the course of three days in January, Taipei American School welcomed Dr. Brandon Wiley, the school’s coach from Challenge Success (CS), to campus for a series of listening sessions, collaborative work meetings, and community dialogues. His visit marked an important moment in TAS’s ongoing effort to better understand how students, families, and employees are experiencing school, and to thoughtfully translate those insights into action.
This partnership reflects Taipei American School’s commitment to grounding decisions in data, dialogue, and lived experience. By listening carefully to students, families, and educators, the school is building shared understanding and momentum for change that strengthens well-being, engagement, and belonging across the community.
“At TAS, this work serves as a mirror rather than an evaluation. It helps our community notice patterns, ask better questions, and make informed decisions that strengthen well-being, engagement, and belonging.”
In the months ahead, TAS will continue sharing updates as each division moves forward with its spring pilot work, including what is being tried, why those focus areas were chosen, and how the school will learn from the outcomes. Families and employees can also expect continued opportunities for dialogue and partnership as this work evolves, along with clear communication as adjustments are made along the way. Above all, this phase reflects a shared commitment to listening carefully, learning together, and taking thoughtful steps to strengthen the day-to-day experience of both students and adults across their community.
