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Thanks for stopping by my education blog. I started this site in early 2020 as an opportunity to share my life as an IB educator in a small school setting and it has evolved into an excellent reflective tool, and led to connections with educators and leaders around the world. While I continue to share PYP lesson ideas to provide inspiration, as well as unit overviews for the MYP, it has expanded to my leadership experiences as I am motivated to improve my leadership skills and move with a purpose each day. 

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Currently living in Barbados and on a mission to find the best surf spots and beaches that the country has to offer!

 

My educational history:

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2023 - 2024        American College of Education       Indianapolis, Indiana

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Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

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2009 - 2014        University of Alberta     Edmonton, Canada

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Bachelor of Education, Bachelor of Physical Education Combined Degree

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Certifications:

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Professional Certificate – British Columbia Ministry of Education; March 2014 – Present 

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IB Training Certificate for Workshop Leader – IBO; March 2024

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My professional history:

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2021 - Present       The Codrington School, International School of Barbados        St. John, Barbados  

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MYP Coordinator / Whole School MYP/PYP Physical Education

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2018 - 2021     Osaka YMCA International School        Osaka, Japan

 

MYP/PYP Physical Education / Athletics Director / Community Project Coordinator

 

2016 - 2018        Shanghai United International School        Shanghai, China

 

Grade 1 - 5 PE Teacher

 

2014 - 2016        Cowley St. Laurence Primary School        London, England

 

Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher / Computing Coordinator

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