I have shared the link of the pre-workshop questionnaire in the email. But here's another access to the link!

Cheers,

Dani

Let's make this section thread a digital welcome before meeting in person.

Here's a short introduction of myself: I am Dani, and I will be your workshop leader for the 2.5 days we'll be together. I am an MYP Coordinator at Shekou International School in Shenzhen, China.

I started my educator journey 14 years ago and have been an IBEN workshop leader for 10 years. My main subject is, of course, Language Acquisition for both MYP and DP, but I also teach TOK in the DP.

I studied at Beijing Language and Culture University in 2005 and worked as a liaison officer in Xi'an in 2008. I'm a positive-energy kind of person. I love travelling, cats, and listening to music (from Paganini to Metallica to BTS, I love them all).

Please feel free to add to the thread (use the + button at the top) so we can get to know each other better when we meet later.

Best regards,

Dani

My name is Ted Guggenheim. I am from the United States, but have been teaching internationally for about ten years; first in Namibia, then China and Thailand, and now back in China at the International School of Tianjin. Currently, I am teaching MYP English Acquisition and Humanities (modified I&S for EL's) classes to 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade learners. In the past, I also have taught DP English B and American Studies courses to high schoolers.

Before getting my master's in Ed, I originally studied Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies. I was also a house painter for about ten years before moving into the (far!) more stimulating practice of learning and working with children as a language teacher. Right now, I'm trying to settle into my new position here at IST (arrived at the start of this year) before my wife and I welcome our first little human into the family in February.

I'm Ginger from Creative Secondary School in Hong Kong. I've been teaching Social Studies and Chinese History under the local Hong Kong curriculum, and IBDP TOK. This is my second year teaching IBMYP English Language Acquisition, after getting my Master degree in English Language Teaching. I teach Phase 1-2 students.

I work on student leadership affairs in my school as well. I enjoy working with students and unleash their potentials in different areas so they can shine in their own way!

Having been a volleyball player for close to 20 years, I also set up and have been in charge of the school volleyball team. I enjoy having fun with my students;)

I am Annie from XLIS in Xi'an. I have been a MYP EAL teacher in China for 3 years. I am also a retired ESL teacher from Quebec, Canada where I taught for 30 years. I guess I still have the passion because...I am here.

I graduated from Universite de Sherbrooke in 1993 with a Bachelor's Degree in ESL teaching.

I love my life in China where I discovered Pilates and hiking.

I’m Sheng Hui from Kunming World Youth Academy. I’ve been teaching beginner-level English for over four years, primarily to students who are new to English or have limited proficiency. I graduated from Beijing Language and Culture University, and I’m excited to discover that Dani and I share the same alma mater!

While our school doesn’t offer the MYP due to local educational policies, we’re actively working to integrate the MYP philosophy into our curriculum. I’m eager to learn more about the program and gain insights from all of you.

Looking forward to meeting you in Beijing.

Best,
Sheng Hui

This is Tracy (Likun) Peng from Western Academy of Beijing. I’m starting my 8th year working at WAB. Prior to my current position working as a full-time supply (substitute) teacher in our middle school section, I had been a teaching assistant in MS PHE department for 6 years and in MS I&S and L&L departments for last 2 years. I also had experience working with ES and MS/HS/DP Visual Arts and Design classes early on in my previous school. It was rewarding to have worked across a few different subjects which allows me to better understand IB curriculum and its practices and access to lots of resources for IDU. However, it’s always in the back of my mind to teaching IB language as it’s closely related to my college background majoring in English Language and Literature. I’d like to delve into language acquisition field and help further student learning in more effective ways.

Besides teaching, I like to do cycling, playing badminton, walking my dog and jogging (used to be a half marathon runner and still dream about accomplishing a full marathon in whatever time needed if possible). I also do Zumba fitness occasionally if I’m in a dancing mood.