School Leaders
Bill Kralovec
Director/Head of School
Bill Kralovec joins AIS Egypt with more than two decades of international school leadership across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Most recently serving as Director of an international school, he led sustained enrollment growth, major campus enhancements, and successful NEASC, CIS, and IB accreditation and reauthorization processes. He has also held senior leadership roles in Japan, Serbia, and Venezuela.
With a teaching background in K–12 science, physical education, and AP Biology, Bill champions student wellbeing, academic excellence, and meaningful co-curricular programs.
He is committed to developing high-performing teams through collaboration, mentorship, and trust. Bill has served as a NEASC and CIS accreditation team leader, chaired the IB Association of Japan, and presented internationally on leadership, mentoring, and community building. He holds a Master's degree in International and Overseas Administration and Supervision and a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry.
Dr. Richard Tapajana
Primary School Principal
Our Elementary Principal, Dr. Tapajna brings over 20 years of global experience to AlS, fostering inclusive learning environments that raise student achievement.
Holding a B.Ed. (University of Windsor), B.A. (University of Ottawa), M.Ed. (University of Lethbridge), and Ph.D. in Educational Leadership (University of Calgary), Dr. Tapaina is passionate about nurturing critical thinking skills within a safe and supportive classroom.
Levesa Levani
Middle School Principal
Lavesa Devnani joins the American International School in Egypt as Middle School Principal, bringing more than two decades of experience in international education across diverse global settings. Most recently serving as Principal in Jakarta, Indonesia, she has held leadership roles focused on fostering academic excellence, student wellbeing, and inclusive school communities.
Throughout her career, Lavesa has been committed to building strong relationships with students, families, and faculty while creating learning environments where every student feels valued, supported, and challenged to reach their full potential.
Her educational philosophy emphasizes collaboration, compassion, and developing confident, globally minded learners equipped to thrive in an ever-changing world. Passionate about community engagement and continuous growth, she believes that strong partnerships between home and school are fundamental to student success.
Outside of school, Lavesa enjoys travelling, exploring new cultures, playing board games, listening to audiobooks, and spending quality time with family and friends
Mr. Mike Wing
High School Principal
Mike Wing has had a distinguished 30-year career in education, combining teaching excellence with transformational leadership. Originally from London, he began as a history and economics teacher before expanding his expertise across GCSE, A levels, IBDP, and American/AP curricula in the UK, the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia.
Early in his career, he helped design an innovative learning program in the UK that significantly improved student outcomes. In The Bahamas, he advanced from Head of Department to Curriculum Coordinator, leading the transition from a British to an IB/US-based curriculum. In 2005, he joined the American International School (AIS) in Hong Kong as Head of Humanities and was soon promoted to High School Principal, serving for 17 years.
At AIS, Hong Kong, Mike oversaw student and faculty growth, implemented a Standards-Based Assessment, Grading and Reporting system, introduced a Careers and Experiential Learning program, and developed a hallmark service-learning initiative fostering global citizenship. His leadership during crises prioritized staff and student well-being, transparent communication, and strategic planning to maintain academic continuity.
A transformational leader, Mike inspires teams with a clear vision, fostering collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. He champions student agency, empowering learners to take ownership of their education and contribute to their communities. A strong advocate for professional development and curriculum alignment, he has participated as a co-chair and visiting team member for various international school accreditations and has presented at global education conferences.
Now moving to Egypt, he looks forward to contributing to AIS Egypt - Main as it transitions to a new campus, alongside his wife, Allie, a former international educator and university professor.