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Susie is born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She has been teaching for 22 years, primarily in the lower grades. In her free time she enjoys traveling and seeing the world. She is new to the IB PYP program and is excited to learn more and be part of a team that will help launch the program.

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My name is Nelly Loria. I have been teaching for five years for the Los Angeles Unified School District. I just completed teaching 4th grade this school year and next year, I will be teaching Kindergarten. My school started PYP last year, so we are all new to this practice. I am excited and looking forward to learn more about PYP and how it will expand our students learning.

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After 10 years as a programmer and Art Director, Tagie left her career to better support her third grader who was a struggling reader. 12 years later, Tagie has worked as a Spanish Immersion teacher at Language Garden, Multi-age ESL support teacher at Henderson Mills Certified STEAM K-5 and has held various certified roles within CSD.  She also continues a small graphic design business. Her favorite part of teaching is building close connections with my students and creating an inclusive classroom culture with self-reliant and confident kiddos. Tagie believes that students can be their own advocate and make meaningful choices through taking ownership of their learning and recognizing the value in mistakes - knowing when to revise their thinking. She brings a flexible open mind to each position and adds to the team through her STEAM & IBL certification, international mindset and multicultural background. Her priority is to encourage the unique talents and strengths of the whole child. Outside of work, Tagie keeps busy with her husband of 20 years and their three amazing kids creating art pieces, going to concerts, volunteering, and enjoying the outdoors. She is always ready for the next new challenge and joyful learning experience.

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This is Jamika Hill. She lives in southern Atlanta, GA and is a Math Coach for Kimberly Elementary School in APS. She is a graduate of Valdosta State (B.S.Ed.), Nova Southeastern (M.Ed.), and Albany State (Ed.S.) and a future doctor of education (Columbus State). She has 11 years of educational experience, including teaching (3rd-5th), being a math specialist, and her current role as a math coach. She serves at an IB-Candidate school is excited to learn more about the world of IB!

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My name is Kayla Rodgers.  I am born and raised in Florida. I just completed my second year teaching elementary school. This past year I taught second grade at Forest Park Elementary. I love when students ask questions and show enthusiasm for learning.

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My name is Ruby Conrad. I was born and raised between Washington, DC and Madison, WI. I am PReK-4th grade Spanish teacher at Madison Country Day school in Waunakee, WI. I am excited to have a learner driven classroom and want to figure out how to do that and still get through our curriculum outline for the year.

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I was born and raised in Ecuador. I moved to the United States 22 years ago. I am a proud mother of 4 wonderful daughters. I became an educator 5 years ago. I enjoy teaching and seeing children learn with enthusiasm.

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Josh is 22 year-old 6th grade teacher at an elementary school seeking to be PYP certified. He just wrapped up his first year of teaching, and will be teaching 6th grade again next year. Josh had limited experience at an IB school during his student teaching, and is looking forward to implementing some of the IB units his grade level has created this upcoming year. He enjoys the creativity and detail that goes into IB planning, and hopes that it helps build to greater student engagement and interest in learning this following year.

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Erika is from Venezuela. Lives in Delray Beach, Florida. She graduated in her country with a bachelor’s degree in Special Education and worked in the field for 7 years. Moved to the United States in 2007. Her educational background gave her the opportunity of becoming a Preschool/VPK teacher for about 10 years. In 2015, she obtained a master’s degree in Education from Florida Atlantic University. She has a husband and two sons. For her, family is everything. Currently, she is a Kindergarten teacher for Palm Beach School District. Erika is excited to learn about IB and how to implement it in the classroom to help her students grow their passion for learning.

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Tim lives in Stuart, Florida. He has been married to his wonderful wife since July 2, 1994. He has two lovely daughters, one schnauzer, 3 cats, 3 hens, multiple koi fish, and still drives locally in the 1986 VW Cabriolet he received on his 16th birthday. Tim has worked in Florida public schools since graduating with his masters degree from UCF in December 1993. Tim earned his B.S. degree from FSU in criminology. Tim earned his Educational Leadership certification from FAU. He taught high school VE classes and coached multiple varsity sports before leaving the classroom in 2007 to become ESE Coordinator at Pahokee Middle Senior High in Palm Beach County. Tim went on to an assistant principal position, another seven years as ESE Specialist in St Lucie County.
Tim is now back in Palm Beach County Schools working at the elementary level for the first time as he finishes up his career.

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Stephanie lives in Florida. She is a 2nd grade teacher in Palm Beach County school District. She was raised in California for most of her life. Mainly in the bay area. Surrounded by kids her whole life and persuaded a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescents Development in San Jose State University. With that she took over her mothers' day care business for several years until she moved to Florida. Worked as a VPK teacher for 4 years and eventually worked for the school district. She has family with two daughters. Enjoys traveling the world! Has just began to learn about IB PYP and looks forward to learning more about this program!

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Nicolette grew up in Rocklin, CA. After completing her undergraduate and credential work at Sonoma State, she began her teaching career in Fremont, CA. After five wonderful years mostly spent with sixth graders, she is excited to be moving back to her hometown and is so looking forward to the opportunity to join her new district in Loomis. Nicolette has no experience with the IB program or PYP, but she is excited to learn more about it!

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This is LaShanita Cribb she is a 2nd grade teacher for Atlanta Public Schools. She is going into her 10th year of teaching. She is from Albany, Ga but moved to Atlanta when she was two and has been there ever since. She received her bachelors from Albany State University and her masters from Brenau University. She taught over seas in the UAE for 3 years and gained a lot of international knowledge and found a love or travel. She has only taught grades kindergarten and second throughout her career; learning that teaching second grade students is her niche. She is excited to learn more about PYP and how IB can help improve her students!

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Sara lives in Atlanta where she and her husband share a house with their 16 year old daughter and a very sweet hound dog named Mara. She began teaching in 1998 in North Carolina, spent a few years teaching and mountain biking in North Idaho, and now enjoys running and playing soccer in the Atlanta heat. She has taught every grade K-8 (except 4th grade), and finds that her current grade (3rd) is probably her favorite. Four of her teaching years were spent as an Instructional Coach, but being in the classroom with students is where she truly wants to be.

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Julie lives in Folsom, CA. She was born in the SF Bay Area, and moved to Folsom when she was 6 year old. Her dream was to become a teacher after she began lifeguarding and teaching swim lessons in high school. She went to California State University, Chico where she studied elementary education. She did an internship in Okinawa, Japan during the summer for 3 months (two years in a row - 6 months total) She lived on a US Military Base where she taught swim lessons to kids who had parents that were deployed. She has been teaching for 10 years, 6 of those years being in 1st grade. She is passionate about teaching, and looking forward to learning more about IB.

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Brittni is originally from Boston, Massachusetts. She relocated to Georgia in 2006 to attend ASU and has been there since. She has been teaching for 10 years K-5 and has taught every grade but kindergarten. While she has a fundamental understanding of IB, she is looking forward to deepening her understanding and implementing IB PYP.

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Jason was born and raised in Virginia but grew up in Northern California.  He is currently in his second year as the principal  of H. Clarke Powers in Loomis, California.  HCP is a K-8 IB school with PYP and MYP programs.  Before that he served as a vice principal and history teacher for over 20 years.  Old dead people are his jam!  He is still treading water when it comes to learning and leading IB programs but is super excited to welcome a new year, new staff and new IB understanding!

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Rebecca is originally from the East Coast - New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. She drove across country in early 20's, landing in Penryn, California, and hasn't left since. She has taught every grade K-8 including RSP in the span of 30 years. Now, in the process of acquiring her administrative credential, will be the IB Coordinator of a school that is both PYP and MYP. She is looking forward to learning and assisting other teachers.

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Rebecca is special education teacher in the 3-5 resource setting. She is entering her 7th year of teaching.  She has an 8 year old son named Hank. She enjoys hiking, kayaking, and cooking.  While she has taught at an IB school for several years, she still has alot to learn.

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Alliyah lives in Durham, NC. She is a first year teacher who graduated from North Carolina Central University with her B.A. in general ed with a concentration in social science. This will be her second year teaching 2nd grade and is very excited to continue her journey as a teacher. While she teaches at an IB PYP school there is a lot she needs to learn about the program.

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Donesha is a resident of Atlanta, Georgia and the PROUD 3-5 Instructional Coach of Kimberly Elementary School. She is originally from Newark, NJ and relocated to Alabama when she was in middle school. ROLL TIDE!!!! She was a classroom teacher for 10 years and has spent the last 5 years collaborating with adult learners in a coaching capacity. This is her first rodeo with IB, and she is looking forward to the ride.

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Lisa lives in Charleston, SC. She has retired from teaching twice, but continues to find herself in the classroom. She is originally from Erie, PA. She has 30 years of experience in education, twenty of which have been working with the IB PYP. She has taught grades 2-6 and gifted and talented education. She has conducted workshops and visited schools all over the US, (including Hawaii, but not Alaska,) and Canada, as well as the Caribbean and a workshop in Perm, Russia. She is passionate about the IB, and loves doing these workshops!