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I have 26 years experience in Elementary Education, in 8 different countries, including 5 years as a Teacher Librarian and 4 years teaching creative writing and working in a publishing company. In this time, I've worked in International (IB PYP) Schools, American-style Schools, Inclusive Schools, and more! I've created resources for my own classes, for my team, and for my library. It's one of my favourite ways to be creative. I have focussed on creating Open-Ended learning engagements and activities so that my students can work at their own levels, extending themselves to do the best they can. Self-Motivation and FUN is the key.

I believe that the most important thing about a classroom is JOY. If kids are happy to be there, they will be happy to learn. Kids who are engaged and interested will be motivated to do their best. Teachers who present open-ended work to their students will see the difference - in engagement, in levels of work, in self-motivation, etc. (Plus, you are not always having to recreate the wheel by making differentiated tasks).

"Best Classroom" Award "Above and Beyond" Award "Most Helpful" Award Creativity Award "Messiest Desk" Award (All voted by my colleagues at our end-of-year parties) And... my favourite... a student's card saying I was the 'BEAST' teacher.

I grew up as a TCK, attending an International School in Papua New Guinea, before returning to New Zealand for my secondary and tertiary education. I graduated a very long time ago with a Bachelor of Education and Diploma of Teaching. I've since taught in International Schools in: Cambodia, Germany, Eritrea, China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Kazakhstan.

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