--- title: INTL Head of School Receives Ordre des Palmes académiques description: Barbara Greiner, the Head of School at Silicon Valley International School (INTL), received the Ordre des Palmes académiques from the French government image: https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Palm-Cover.jpg --- [![Silicon Valley International School](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Logos/INTL_Logo_RGB_2024.png)](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/) ![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/search.png) [![](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/hamb.png)](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques#sidr-main) - [admissionstour and variable tuition](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions) - [early yearspreschool and pre k](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/early-years) - [elementary school kindergarten–5th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/elementary) - [middle school 6–8th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/middle-school) - [high school9–12th grade](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/page/education/high-school) **Locations** [Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/about/contact-us) **Email** [admissions@svintl.org](mailto:%20admissions@svintl.org) **Social** - [![facebook](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417421_134652.png)](http://www.facebook.com/svintlschool) - [![Instagram](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417426_134654.png)](http://www.instagram.com/svintlschool) - [![Twitter](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417432_134655.png)](http://www.twitter.com/svintlschool) - [![LinkedIn](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417433_134656.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/svintlschool) - [![YouTube](https://dto-sf-media.myschoolcdn.com/ftpimages/403/link/large_link2417434_134657.png)](https://www.youtube.com/user/istpnet) # INTL Head of School Receives Ordre des Palmes académiques [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [French Immersion](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/french-immersion) [blog home](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) Achievement [All Categories](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org) [culture](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/culture) [STEM](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/stem) [social emotional learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/social-emotional-learning) [community](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/community) [inquiry learning](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/inquiry-learning) [Achievement](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/achievement) [Bilingualism](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/tag/bilingualism) ![INTL Head of School Receives Ordre des Palmes académiques](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hubfs/Palm-Cover.jpg) share: [![istp-linkedin-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/linkedin-in.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=linkedin-in.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques) [![istp-instagram-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/instagram.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/?url=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques) [![istp-facebook-logo](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sv_pdd_email/facebook.png?width=48&upscale=true&name=facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/intl-head-of-school-receives-ordre-des-palmes-academiques) [Barbara Greiner](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/introducing-the-next-intl-head-of-school-barbara-greiner), the Head of School at [Silicon Valley International School (INTL)](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/), received the prestigious *Ordre des Palmes Académiques* at the level of Chevalier from the French government, one of the nation's oldest and highest honors. The award ceremony took place during a school-wide event on INTL's Cohn Campus in Palo Alto and was presented by Frédéric Jung, the Consul General of France in San Francisco. Induction to the *Ordre* is given to individuals who demonstrate distinguished academics and service to education. Alumni families who were positively impacted by INTL and Barbara’s previous tenure as Middle School principal returned to the school to witness this special honor. ![Palm6](https://blog.siliconvalleyinternational.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Palm6.png?width=960&height=540&name=Palm6.png)Barbara has served [French Ministry of Education-accredited](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/admissions/eleves-francophones) schools on the American West Coast for over 25 years in both teaching and leadership roles. Barbara is a firm believer in the power of a [bilingual education](https://www.siliconvalleyinternational.org/education/dynamic-bilingual). Barbara was a dedicated teacher and leader at INTL for many years until she was chosen to become head of school for French Immersion School of Washington. We are fortunate that Barbara has “returned home” to Silicon Valley International School. Congratulations to Madame Greiner for this outstanding achievement! 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