Global School Play Day
February 6th 2019
World Wide
Connecting with other schools world wide in order to spread awareness on the importance of play.
MindBE Education Summit
January 28- February 1 2019
World Wide
Summit with over 25 experts sharing their ideas, solutions and tools to bring mindfulness into schools.
Korea Council of Overseas Schools
November 2018
Suwon,
South Korea
Korcos is the largest international educators conference in Seoul. It consists of key note speakers from around the world and holds workshops ranging in topics. I attended as a Presenter.
Google Educator Certification Course Level 1
October 2018
Pangyo,
South Korea
Completion of modules, lessons and assignments in preparation for the Google Educator Certification Exam.
Kath Murdoch Teaching and Learning Through Inquiry
October 2018
Bangkok, Thailand
Two day interactive workshop with Kath Murdoch on inquiry based practices.
ELA by Dr. Virginia Rojas
October 2018
Pangyo,
South Korea
1 1/2 day training. Focus: Navigating the Changing Demography of International Schools: EAL and Classroom Teachers Collaborating and Sharing Responsibility
Readers and Writers Workshop
October 2018
Seoul,
South Korea
Three day labsite training with Cailin Minor on teaching Readers and Writers Workshop.
PYP Study Observation
March 2018
Seoul,
South Korea
Observe units of inquiry and collaborate with Seoul Foreign School Early Years team and PYP director.
Project Based Learning
December 2018
Seoul,
South Korea
Professional development on Project Based Teaching and Learning looking at research from Buck Institute for Education.
Storypark
November 2017
Seoul,
South Korea
Professional development with Isaiah Alamani on how to use Storypark for reporting on standards and sharing information with families.
Word Study
January 2017
Pangyo,
South Korea
Literacy training and Words Their Way training by Robin Lo Bello.
Readers and Writers Workshop
October 2017
Seoul,
South Korea
Week long labsite training with Erin Kent on teaching Readers and Writers Workshop.
Teacher Shadowing Program
May 2017
Jeju Island,
South Korea
Three day job shadowing and collaborating with early years colleagues at Korea International School's sister campus.
Reggio Inspired Practices
December 2016
Hong Kong,
China
Two day interactive workshop on the Reggio Emilia approach.
KIS Job-Alike
September 2016
Seoul,
South Korea
Shadowed and observed in the Early Years classrooms at Korea International School's Seoul Campus.
Schoology
August 2016
Pangyo,
South Korea
Training on how to use Schoology for assigning homework, posting grades and as a communication tool.
Powerschool
August 2016
Pangyo,
South Korea
Using Powerschool for reporting and entering attendance.
Transdisciplinary Units
August 2016
Pangyo,
South Korea
Documenting, reflecting on, and strengthening current transdisciplinary units.
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training
July 2016
Rishikesh,
India
200 hour yoga teacher certification course recognized by the Yoga Alliance.
KIS Talks
April 2016
Pangyo,
South Korea
Ted Talk format workshops presented by teachers at Korea International School
Advocate for Autism
April 2016
Pangyo,
South Korea
Discussing resources available and current best practice research regarding autism.
Reggio Emilia Approach
March 2016
Incheon,
South Korea
Two day workshop on the Reggio Emilia approach presented by Dr. Nkechy Ekere Ezeh.
PYP Job-Alike
October 2015
Incheon,
South Korea
Early years conference and job-alike held at Chadwick International School. Observed PYP Program.
KIS Talks
October 2015
Pangyo,
South Korea
Ted Talk format workshops presented by teachers at Korea International School
Applied Learning
July 2015
Pangyo,
South Korea
Designing a child's future through applied learning.
Building Classroom Differentiation
April 2013
Seattle, WA
USA
Differentiation workshop held by Seattle Pacific University
Quality Learning in Technology
August 2013
Seattle, WA
USA
Comprehensive course from Seattle Pacific University on digital literacy and how to use technology within the classroom.
Assessing and Teaching Early Writers
2011
Bellingham, WA
USA
3 week long trainings throughout the school year with Head Start and author David Matteson.
Partners in Hope: Early Learning Research
August 2011
Portland, WA
USA
Conference held by Portland State University looking at research, studies and their meaning for early years educators.
DECA Implementation Training
July 2010
Seattle, WA
USA
Comprehensive training on how to administer and use DECA Screening Assessment for preschool children.
HIV/AIDS Education for the Community and Educators
April 2010
Seattle, WA
USA
Course offered through Bellingham Technical College