Conference Program - Mediterranean Association of International
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Conference Program - Mediterranean Association of International
TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME MESSAGES 4 CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE 7 WEDNESDAY (NOVEMBER 5) Executive Board and Administrative Council Meetings Pre-conferences 8 10 THURSDAY SCHEDULE (NOVEMBER 6) Exhibitor Set-up Pre-conferences Welcome Reception 12 12 16 FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOVEMBER 7) General Session I Concurrent Session I Concurrent Session II Job-Alike Session Concurrent Session III 18 18 18 23 24 25 SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOVEMBER 8) General Session II Concurrent Session IV Concurrent Session V Concurrent Session VI Concurrent Session VII Concurrent Session VIII 30 30 30 32 33 35 38 SUNDAY SCHEDULE (NOVEMBER 9) Faculty Representatives Meeting and Lunch 40 40 MAIS AWARD 41 BIOGRAPHIES General Session Leaders Concurrent Session Leaders 42 43 WITH SPECIAL APPRECIATION Office of Overseas Schools and Faculty Representatives Sponsors and Exhibitors 56 56 57 DIRECTORY Alphabetical Directory by Organization 58 WELCOME MESSAGES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & HOST SCHOOL HEADMASTER MESSAGES Dear Colleagues, Once again, we have an outstanding program this year. While the many excellent conference workshops should keep you busy, we have tried to build some time into the schedule for you to enjoy this year’s conference city, including a private tour of the Alcázar. Seville, the region’s capital and biggest city has a rich cultural heritage, best known for Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the Feria de Abril (April Fair). The special Andalucian way of life, the best tapas bars, winding medieval roads, gardens and hidden Reina O´Hale, Executive Director Mediterranean Association of International Schools plazas; home to two major traditions, flamenco and bullfighting, in addition to its heritage of art and architecture (Roman, Islamic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque). “Seville’s most developed art form is that of enjoying oneself”; I know that you will enjoy the conference and find it both personally and professionally rewarding. ¡Bienvenidos a Sevilla ! On behalf of the American School of Madrid, it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the 2014 MAIS Conference in the beautiful city of Sevilla. I am sure that you will enjoy visiting Andalusia, of which Sevilla is the capital. You will be dazzled by the people and the city’s many historical sites. Sevilla has a mix of Gothic, Mudéjar, Renaissance and Modern Culture making it a unique and memorable city. We look forward to being your hosts at this year’s Conference, where we will William O’Hale, Headmaster American School of Madrid have the opportunity to renew old friendships and make new ones while spending time together learning and growing as educators with our common goal being to launch our students to new worlds, as this year’s conference theme suggests. Hasta Pronto! CONFERENCE AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Pre - Conference Workshops 17:00 -17:30 Executive Board Meeting 11:15- 11:35 Coffee for Pre-conference attendees 17:30 - 18:00 Administrative Council Meeting 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch for Pre-conference attendees 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch for Pre-conference attendees 19:30 - 21:00 Exhibits Open for Viewing 9:30 - 16:30 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6 7:00 - 8:30 Breakfast 8:00 -19:30 Registration Desk Open 9:00 -16:00 Pre - Conference Workshops 11:00 Exhibit Area Open for Set-up 19:30 - 21:00 Welcome Reception Co-Sponsored by Rubicon International 21:00 Evening free for dinner. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast in Giralda I & 11 (floor -2) 10:45 - 11:40 Concurrent Workshop Session I 7:30 -17:00 Registration Desk Open 11:45 - 12:40 Concurrent Workshop Session II 9:00 - 17:00 Exhibits Open 12:40 - 14:40 Free for Lunch 8:30 - 9:15 Welcome & Awards Ceremony 14:40 - 15:25 Job Alike Sessions & Poetry Café 15:30 - 15:55 Coffee Break (See Exhibitors´ display) 16:00- 16:55 Concurrent Workshop Session III 17:45 Meet Guides in the Hotel Lobby - walk to Real Alcazar 18:30 - 19:30 Private Guided Tour of the Real Alcazarvenue only open for MAIS participants. 9:15 - 10:10 10:15 - 10:40 General Session I Launching Our Learners into New Worlds: Becoming a 21st Century International School Sponsored by International Schools Services Coffee Break - (See Exhibitors´ display) Co-sponsored by Northwest Evaluation Association SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast in Giralda I & 11 (floor -2) 11:05 - 12:00 Concurrent Workshop Session V 7:30 -17:00 Registration Desk Open 12:05 - 13:00 Concurrent Workshop Session VI 9:00 - 17:00 Exhibits Open 13:00 - 15:00 Free for Lunch 8:30 -9:30 General Session II Creating Systems for Teaching Writing as a Transformative Force For the Child, For the School, for the World Sponsored by THE COLLEGE BOARD 15:00 - 15:55 Concurrent Workshop Session VII 16:00 - 16:25 Coffee Break (See Exhibitors´ display) 16:30 - 17:25 Concurrent Workshop Session VIII 20:00 Buses leave Hotel Melia for Hotel Alfonso XIII for Gala Dinner Entertainment Sponsored by Search Associates 20:30 - 01:30 Gala Dinner , Entertainment & Dance 10:00- 13:00 Faculty Representative Meeting & 9:35 - 10:00 Coffee Break - (See Exhibitors´ display) 10:05 - 11:00 Concurrent Workshop Session IV SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast 8:30 -10:00 Registration Desk Open Lunch WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 5) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time Event Location 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast RESTAURANTE GIRALDA 17:00 - 17:30 Executive Board Meeting Lebrija (Floor 1) President Mark Pingitore American School of Barcelona Vice-President Allan Bredy American Cooperative School of Tunis Treasurer Bernard Mullane Ambrit Rome International School Secretary Dolores Peleteiro Chester college Advisor Walid Abushkara American International School in Egypt REO Dr. Bea Cameron US Dept. of State, Office of Overseas Schools 17:30 - 18:00 Administrative Council Meeting All MAIS Member School Directors Lebrija (Floor 1) WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 5) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time Event Location 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast Giralda Restaurant 8:00 - 19:30 MAIS Registration/ Hospitality Desk Open Triana 9:30 - 16:30 Pre-Conference Workshops: AERO Math: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Assessment of Mathematics Learning (Day 1) Erma Anderson, Math and Science Consultant Assessment is the glue that holds a program together and provides us with shortand long-term evidence of learning. It has been noted that "what we assess communicates what we value" and "what is inspected, is respected!" In mathematics, the growing importance and impact of formative assessment practices and the emerging models of computer-delivered summative assessments are changing how we gather evidence of learning and how we can use this evidence to adjust instruction. Teachers are expected to plan and implement diverse assessments and then gather, interpret, and use the results of these assessments to inform instruction and student learning. This AERO/Common Core Plus Institute will examine how assessment is an integrated and dynamic part of the teaching and learning process and how the value of any assessment is only as good as how the data from the assessment is put to use. Student learning outcomes ● Collaborate with colleagues from schools around the world to explore how to strengthen the implementation and impact of assessment in the mathematics classroom. ● Learn about practical strategies for incorporating formative assessment practices into daily instruction ● Examine and use the characteristics of high quality assessment tasks to gather evidence of student learning as well as mistakes and misconceptions, and to learn high quality questioning techniques that promote classroom dialogue and student questioning ● Explore and discuss practical strategies for how best to use assessment data to make more effective decisions. *Participants should bring: Computers Carmona WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 5) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time 9:30 - 16:30 Event Location Pre-Conference Workshops Continued: MAIS Moodle Virtual School Training (Day 1) Ecija Fernando Montalban, Head of Technology, American School of Madrid Jeremy Schwartz, MVS Project Coordinator This 2-day session will be hands-on technology training sessions for the technology administrators from the schools currently involved in the MAIS Moodle Virtual School Project. The first day will focus primarily on exploring the diverse range of learning tools, blocks, and modules available with Moodle. The emphasis will be placed on looking at real-life examples of technology integration using Moodle in all aspects of school community. The goal will be to provide an overall picture of the many uses of Moodle’s features based on seeing what has worked in different classrooms and schools. Additional discussion topics include promoting interscholastic collaboration and emergency preparedness using Moodle. The second day's agenda will primarily concern fine-tuning Moodle configurations and system administration settings. Adjusting a Moodle instance to existing technology infrastructure can be an exciting yet challenging task, given differences in hardware, software, and infrastructure between the participating schools within the MAIS region. Special attention will be given to troubleshooting skills and establishing protocols for efficient system maintenance. *Participants should bring: Computers 11:15 - 11:35 Coffee Break for Pre-Conference Participants Foyer 13:30 - 14:30 Lunch for Pre-Conference Participants Only Giralda Restaurant THURSDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 6) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time Event Location 7:00 - 8:30 Breakfast Giralda Restaurant 8:00 - 19:30 MAIS Registration/ Hospitality Desk Open Triana 11:00 Exhibit Area open for Set-up Hall 1 & Hall 2 9:00 - 16:00 Pre-Conference Workshops: 9:00 - 16:00 AERO Math: Practical Strategies for Strengthening Assessment of Mathematics Learning (Day 2) Erma Anderson, Math and Science Consultant Assessment is the glue that holds a program together and provides us with shortand long-term evidence of learning. It has been noted that "what we assess communicates what we value" and "what is inspected, is respected!" In mathematics, the growing importance and impact of formative assessment practices and the emerging models of computer-delivered summative assessments are changing how we gather evidence of learning and how we can use this evidence to adjust instruction. Teachers are expected to plan and implement diverse assessments and then gather, interpret, and use the results of these assessments to inform instruction and student learning. This AERO/Common Core Plus Institute will examine how assessment is an integrated and dynamic part of the teaching and learning process and how the value of any assessment is only as good as how the data from the assessment is put to use. Student learning outcomes ● Collaborate with colleagues from schools around the world to explore how to strengthen the implementation and impact of assessment in the mathematics classroom. ● Learn about practical strategies for incorporating formative assessment practices into daily instruction ● Examine and use the characteristics of high quality assessment tasks to gather evidence of student learning as well as mistakes and misconceptions, and to learn high quality questioning techniques that promote classroom dialogue and student questioning ● Explore and discuss practical strategies for how best to use assessment data to make more effective decisions. *Participants should bring: Computers Carmona THURSDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 6) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time Event 9:00 - 16:00 Pre-Conference Workshops Continued: 9:00 - 16:00 MAIS Moodle Virtual School Training (Day 2) Fernando Montalban, Head of Technology, American School of Madrid Jeremy Schwartz, MVS Project Coordinator This 2-day session will be hands-on technology training sessions for the technology administrators from the schools currently involved in the MAIS Moodle Virtual School Project. The first day will focus primarily on exploring the diverse range of learning tools, blocks, and modules available with Moodle. The emphasis will be placed on looking at real-life examples of technology integration using Moodle in all aspects of school community. The goal will be to provide an overall picture of the many uses of Moodle’s features based on seeing what has worked in different classrooms and schools. Additional discussion topics include promoting interscholastic collaboration and emergency preparedness using Moodle. The second day's agenda will primarily concern fine-tuning Moodle configurations and system administration settings. Adjusting a Moodle instance to existing technology infrastructure can be an exciting yet challenging task, given differences in hardware, software, and infrastructure between the participating schools within the MAIS region. Special attention will be given to troubleshooting skills and establishing protocols for efficient system maintenance. *Participants should bring: Computers Location Ecija THURSDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 6) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time Event Location 9:00 - 16:00 Pre-Conference Workshops Continued: 9:00 - 16:00 Meaurses of Academic Progress (MAP) Essentials, Informing Instruction, Estepa and School Improvement Kathy Stetson, Executive Director of CEESA Mark Kessler, Senior Consultant, NWEA Professional Development Team, Northwest Evaluation Association (NWEA) Topic 1 Session A: What's New with MAP (Participants: Experienced MAP Users) Web-based MAP New Items to Measure Depth of Knowledge MAP Learning Continuum Enhancements Session B: MAP Essentials (Participants: NEW and Prospective MAP Users) Adaptive Design of MAP RIT Scale and RIT Scores Normative Data Learning Continuums: DesCartes and Primary Grades Instructional Data Topic 2: Using Data for School Improvement (All Participants) Defining an Effective Culture of Data Use Creating a Genuine Culture of Data Use Building Assessment Literacy What is "Good" Academic Growth? Selecting the Correct Norms for Making Inferences Defining what "Good" is within Your School Linking MAP to College Readiness MAP Data and Accreditation MAP Reports to Measure Status, Improvement & Growth Establishing Routines for Using Data Monitoring Effectiveness of Data Analysis Efforts Topic 3: Digging into Your Data (All Participants) Moving from Data to Instruction with MAP Where MAP Fits within Your Instructional Approach Using MAP to Group Students Using MAP to Differentiate Learning Experiences o MAP Learning Continuums and Interventions Aligning MAP Learning Statements with your Curriculum Defining your Grade Level Expectations Aligning RIT Bands with Expectations Using MAP to Set Individualized Learning Goals *Participants should bring: Computers Recommended Materials: Session A: Laptop/Tablet Session B: None Recommended Materials: Laptop/Tablet MAP Username & Password Recommended Materials: Laptop/Tablet MAP Username & Password Curriculum Framework or Scope & Sequence THURSDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 6) Time 9:00 - 16:00 9:00 - 15:30 Event Pre-Conference Workshops Continued: New England Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation Visiting Team Training Workshop, 9th Edition Richard A. Pacheco, Jr., CAISA Commission Member, Dean Endicott College This day long workshop is designed for administrators and teachers who: ● wish to become familiar with the new, 9th Edition NEASC Accreditation protocol, "Journey to Excellence in International Education" ● wish to be considered for membership on a Visiting Team Participants will develop an understanding of the accreditation process, become familiar with the Visiting Team Report format, and gain hands-on experience in writing report sections and conducting an effective visit to a school seeking accreditation. Location Utrera THURSDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 6) PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS Time Event 9:00 - 16:00 Pre-Conference Workshops Continued: 9:00 - 16:00 Middle States Association Self-Study Workshop Location Lebrija Dr. Henry G. Cram, Ed.D., President of Middle States Association-Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools The Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools accredits schools in more than 85 countries around the world. This workshop will provide an overview of the accreditation process and specific information regarding the array of accreditation protocols available to meet the unique needs of American and International schools in the MAIS region. The morning session (Organizing for Self-Study) of the self-study training is designed to help you prepare for and begin self-study using your chosen protocol. This workshop will outline all phases of the self-study and team visit process, but focus primarily on organizing for a successful experience. We will provide guidance on structuring your Planning Team, reviewing your school’s foundation documents, evaluating the school's current realities as defined by student and organizational performance, and assessing the school against the MSA Standards. This workshop is recommended for internal coordinators and school leadership. All schools beginning self-study are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop. The afternoon session (Developing the Plan: Objectives and Action Plans) is a workshop for Internal Coordinators and others involved directly in developing the plan for growth and improvement. Schools are encouraged to participate in this workshop during the phase of self-study when they are beginning to identify priorities for objectives and/or have drafted objectives. An overview of objectives and action plans will be followed by small group work on analyzing student and organizational performance data, formulation of objectives, identifying assessments, and/or building action plans based on the participants’ current needs. Attendees will benefit from bringing along their school’s self-study data, draft objectives or any priority areas for objectives under consideration by the Planning Team. All schools engaged in the self-study process are encouraged to attend this workshop before completion of the self-study. 9:00 - 16:00 13:30 - 14:30 19:30 - 21:00 Coffee Break for Pre-Conference Participants Lunch for Pre-Conference Participants Only Welcome Reception in the Exhibitor Area Sponsored by: Rubicon International Floor 1 Foyer Hall 1 FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) GENERAL SESSION I & CONCURRENT SESSIONS Time Event Location 7:00 - 9:00 Breakfast in Keynote Room Giralda I-II 8:00 - 19:00 MAIS Registration/ Hospitality Desk Open Triana 8:00 - 17:00 Exhibits Open 8:30 - 9:15 Welcome & Awards Ceremony Hall I & II (Floors -1 & -2) Giralda I-II 9:15 - 10:10 Keynote Session & General Sessions Launching Our Learners into New Worlds: Becoming a 21st Century International School Giralda I-II Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs, creator of Curriculum21, founder and president of Curriculum Designers, Inc. and Executive Director of the National Curriculum Mapping Institute and Academy. Sponsored by: International Schools Services How do we lead the transition from old models of schooling to new forms for teaching and learning? In this exciting and cutting edge keynote, Heidi will look at practical visioning for new versions of school that will match 21st century learners. How do we transition from traditional to flipped to new contemporary learning opportunities? The transition will require bold moves, practical steps, and rebooted missions. She will take the four most basic program structures: schedules, student grouping patterns, faculty organization, and space (both physical and virtual) and challenge us to reinvent them and reunite them to move into a learning environment to support our students as we prepare them for their future. Heidi will share examples from around the world on how school groups are genuinely innovating. How can each of us as professionals employ and model the new literacies: digital, media, and global? New roles and possibilities for principals, teachers, learners, and community will be explored. Bring your laptop or tablet to get the most from the presentation. *Participants should bring: Computers 10:15 - 10:40 Coffee Break in the Exhibitor Area Sponsored by: Northwest Evaluation Association Hall I & II (Floors -1 & -2) Speak with the Exhibitors to get your ticket for the prize drawing. Concurrent Workshop Sessions I: 10:45 - 12:40 Becoming a 21st Century Connected Teacher: Developing Digital and Media Literacy (Double Session) Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs, creator of Curriculum21, founder and president of Curriculum Designers, Inc. and Executive Director of the National Curriculum Mapping Institute and Academy. ● Develop strategies for helping learners create QUALITY 21st century media projects and using web resources to revise dated content, skills, and assessments. ● Employ tagging strategies to assist teachers in creating a digital tool clearinghouse tailored to each class and unit of study ● Develop assessment types employing new media making formats from video-cast creation, to podcasting, and open source software. ● Explore D-M-G project based learning assessments where digital tools, media making, and global connectivity. Giralda I & II FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS I Time Event Location Concurrent Workshop Sessions I Continued: 10:45 12:40 Student Safety: Systems and Practices to Prevent Students from Victimization (Double Session) Santa Cruz Di Leonardo, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Fresno County Office of Education Captain Vince Leonardo, Clovis Police Department One of our greatest responsibilities as educators is to provide a SAFE learning environment for the children whom we serve every day. This session will discuss the systems and practices that will empower Educators and Parents to prevent, recognize and respond to student victimization. This topic will be discussed from both the Law Enforcement and Educational Perspectives, providing a comprehensive approach to Student Safety. Topics will include: ● Prevention and Protection practices: ● Educating students, teachers, parents and the community ● Hiring and screening practices ● Board Policies ● School and classroom practices designed to ensure student safety *Participants should bring computers. 10:45 12:40 Getting to Know Mentor Authors with Primary Readers and Writers (Double Session) Nervion I-II Stephanie Parsons, Teacher/ Writer/ Literacy Consultant, Brooklyn School of Inquiry Young writers are natural observers and inquirers. Teaching them to read as writers do, with eye toward noticing the choices their favorite authors make, improves their reading comprehension and writing skills dramatically. This workshop will highlight strategies for engaging primary students in an inquiry-based author study. With classroom artifacts and student work, Stephanie will offer possible pathways their own author study might take. She will then guide teachers through a method for “planning for the unplanned,” a central conundrum in inquiry teaching. Participants will have time to collaborate in sketching out a brief plan for a mentor author unit of study. 10:45 12:40 STEM for Middle School (Double Session) Jonathan Dueck, Director of STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Fresno County Office of Education Keeping middle school students interested in school can be a challenge – and keeping your teaching to lecture lowers motivation even more. This one-hour interactive workshop will give hands-on interactive ideas to keep student interest high through STEM activities. Arenal I FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS I Time Event Location Concurrent Workshop Sessions I Continued: 10:45 11:40 MAIS Research Guides Prado Liz Keating, Middle/Upper School Librarian These Research Guides are used by every major college and university. Officially called LibGuides, they pull together resources to help students better utilize their research time. In this hands-on workshop you will learn how to create research guides and upload them onto our MAIS consortium. Join forces with our MAIS network…share what you create with others and use what they have already done! *Participants should bring: Computers 10:45 11:40 InfoGraphics & Visual Literacy: Example Piktochart Giralda III Dr. Barrie Jo Price, Ed.D., Partner in emTech Consulting Dr. Anna McFadden, Partner in emTech Consulting This session will include three components: 1) an introduction to visual literacy as a curricular component, 2) demonstration of infographic tools, and 3) demonstration of Piktochart in particular (free tool). Participants who have their laptop will be able to experiment with it during the session, sharing with others attending. 10:45 11:40 A Great Global Conversation: The Redesigned SAT and What It Means for MAIS Schools Judith Hegedus, Executive Director, International Strategy and Business Management, The College Board Get comprehensive background and updates on the changes afoot for the big test. Get the story behind the SAT Redesign and discuss implications of these changes on international admissions, specifically also for schools from the MAIS region. Also addressed will be how international educators can help prepare students and school communities for these changes in this global benchmark. We will discuss the collaboration with Khan Academy to provide free, world-class preparation for students throughout globe, as well as impact of the redesigned SAT on the new PSAT/NMSQT. This session will be interactive and will integrate questions and feedback from the audience. Arenal II-III FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS I & II Time Event Location Concurrent Workshop Sessions I Continued: 10:45 12:40 “Not Your Package Tour”: Developing Cross-Cultural Competence Through Global Partnership Programs (Double Session) Giralda V Nina DeSimone, High School Spanish Teacher, American School of London Lanting Xu, K-12 Department Head, World Languages and Cultures, American School of London The main goal of this workshop will be to explore together how well-designed global partnership experiences can develop students' cross-cultural competence. Using Mansilla’s model for global competency (Investigate the world, Recognize perspectives, Communicate ideas effectively, Take action), participants will understand that cultural agility as a multifaceted process needs to be developed through interdisciplinary learning as well as embodied experience. Through a combination of presentation and discussions, the workshop aims give participants an opportunity to exchange ideas and best practices while addressing the following questions: 1) How to identify specific global/cross-cultural issues that need to be addressed in a global partnership program? 2) How does the program enable students to investigate the world? 3) How are they learning about the world and the issues through multiple perspectives? 4) How are they communicating their ideas and are they communicating to diverse audiences? 5) How and when are they taking action? “Not your package tour” Global Partnership Travel Programs for globally competent learners. *Participants should bring: Computers Concurrent Workshop Sessions II: 11:45 12:40 Tech it out! Authentic Technology Integration in grades PreK-5 Lauren Waite, Elementary Technology Teacher, Grades PreK-5, American Overseas School of Rome Creating digital projects with your class is a wonderful way to engage all learners in cross-curricular activities as well as an opportunity to share student learning. In this workshop we will explore many teacher-trusted resources and tools as we view examples of web-based projects, iPad creations, iMovies and basic coding activities inspired and created by students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Feel free to bring your tablet, computer, curiosities and successes from your own classrooms so we can share and learn from each other. Prado FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS II Time Event Location Concurrent Workshop Sessions II Continued: 11:45 -12:40 Giralda III Teachers’ Use of QR Codes in Lessons Dr. Barrie Jo Price, Ed.D., Partner in emTech Consulting Dr. Anna McFadden, Partner in emTech Consulting This session will introduce the concept of QR codes as they are being used by teachers in classrooms to engage students. The session will also show examples of how these QR codes help promote classroom interactions with students, families and the community. QR creation programs (free) will also be shown and participants may elect to download one of the demonstrated programs. 11:45 -12:40 & 16:00 - 16:55 Taking Children's Reading And Writing Into The Future: Integrating Non-Fiction Literacy In The Content Area (Double Session) Arenal II-III Jennifer Kirstein, Grade 2 Teacher, American School in London Jennifer Seeds, Grade 1 Teacher, American School in London In this session, we will present the philosophy of an integrated science and literacy program. Participants will learn a repertoire of strategies to develop students' abilities to read, write, and engage in meaningful discussions during science. In addition, teachers will learn how this philosophy allows students to engage in the authentic practices of a scientist. Educators will take away scaffolded mini-lessons, activities, strategies, and resources to teacher readers and writers how to work analytically with non-fiction texts. These strategies can be applied to the framework of Readers and Writers workshop or the inquiry-based classroom. All materials and units presented have been aligned with AERO and Common Core ELA standards as well as the Next Generation Science Standards. 12:40 - 14:40 Lunch Break - participants are free for lunch. 14:40 - 15:25 Job Alike Sessions Group Moderator Room Librarians Liz Keating Giralda I-II (Front) Curriculum Directors Sheryl Salem Giralda I-II (Back) Math Tifin Calcagni Giralda I-II (Right) PreK - Kindergarten Grades 1-2 Nicky Chakravarty Santa Cruz (Middle) Ally Wickman & Erica Stewart Santa Cruz (Front) Grades 3-5 Karen Campbell Santa Cruz (Back) EFL & Foreign Language Blandine Dailloux Nervion I-II (Front) Technology/Moodle User Fernando Montalban Nervion I-II (Back) Upper School Principals Joanne Reykdal Arenal I (Front) Lower School Principals Ben Weinberg Arenal I (Back) Middle School Principals Mike Nugent Prado Science Meghan Perks Giralda III (Front) Music Chris Suazo Giralda III (Back) Directors/Heads of School Dr. Beth Pfannl Arenal II-III FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS III Time 15:30 - 15:55 Event Coffee Break in the Exhibitor Area Speak with the Exhibitors to get your ticket for the Prize Drawing. Location Hall I & II (Floors -1 & -2) Concurrent Workshop Sessions III 14:40 - 16:55 Poetry Café (Day 1- Double Session) Giralda V Fernando Montalban, Head of Technology, American School of Madrid Jeremy Schwartz, MVS Project Coordinator The Poetry Café workshops are open to all interested teachers and technology integrators and will demonstrate and provide basic information about how to get your class or school involved. Spanning from elementary school to high school, the Poetry Café is an online portal sponsored by the US Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools to showcase students’ artistic, poetic, and technologic expressions and achievements. Students can create and submit (upload) videos in which they recite, illustrate, interpret, animate, etc. original poems (written by themselves) or published poetry (written by others). Although the specific formats and requirements will vary considerably across grade levels, courses, and assignments, one key feature is universal: video uploading. The Poetry Café is designed to facilitate the sharing of creative student-made videos using an online hosting platform. Starting its 3rd year, the Poetry Café is always looking for new teachers and students to get involved with a new and innovative online global collaboration project. 16:00 - 16:55 Building Powerful Learning Networks for Educators, Leaders and Schools Giralda I-II Chad Fairey, Director, Mediterranean Center for Innovation in Education This session is designed to give participants an overview of resources and strategies for constructing robust and effective professional learning networks (PLN) for individual educators, teams and schools. The session will walk participants through many popular social media, curation or collaborative tools – such as Google+, Twitter, LinkedIn, paper.li, Diigo and Point –and will delve deeply into how these resources can be leveraged to build sustainable and powerful networks for professional learning. The session facilitator will offer a framework for designing professional learning plans that incorporate these networks, as well as several models of how a PLN can become a vibrant part of a school’s professional learning community. 16:00 - 16:55 The Top Ten Take-Aways (For International School Teachers) From The Common Core Standards For English Language Arts - (Grades 1 - 4) Amy Walter, Literacy Leader, Team Leader And Third Grade Teacher, The American School in London If you've been wondering what the new Common Core Standards for English Language Arts really means for your teaching, look no further. This talk will clearly break down the top ten key points for you, and you will leave the talk with concrete examples and resources that will help you back in your classroom. Santa Cruz FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS III Time Event Location Concurrent Workshop Sessions III Continued: 16:00 - 16:55 Implementing Reading and Writing Workshop in the International School Setting Nervion I-II Johanna Cena, Elementary Principal, American School of Barcelona Jenny Killion, K-5 Instructional Coach, American School of Barcelona The American School of Barcelona is in their second year of implementation of reading and writing workshop in the elementary school. Johanna and Jenny will share the steps they went through to make this transition happen, as well as what has made this implementation process so successful so far. 16:00 - 16:55 Engaging Students in K-12 Online Learning Arenal I Dr. Katie Baur, Associate Professor, Lamar University Dr. Jennifer Butcher, Associate Professor, Lamar University Dr. Babette Eikenberg, Associate Professor, Lamar University Dr. Diane Mason, Clinical Instructor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Lamar University “Virtual Schools and 21st-Century Skills,” a report commissioned by the Partnership for 21st-Century Skills contends that digital learning, through virtual education environments, is one of the most important advancements transforming education. This workshop, presented by the online educational department faculty of Lamar University (USA), presents a workshop on developing quality virtual courses for the K-12 school. Strategies for engaging students in online activities will be presented and a descriptive list of web tools and sites will be distributed to participants. Teachers and Administrators continue to grapple with ways to engage students in the digital context. This workshop will address key aspects for preparing millennials for self-paced and collaborative learning that facilitates the development of skills needed for the digital age. 16:00 - 16:55 The 10 E's Of Meaningful Learning Dr. Nabil Husni, School Principal, Adma International School A practical approach for creating a magical classroom. A way to promote a holistic learner centered philosophy using 10 verbs while utilizing technology, cooperative learning, differentiation, inquiry, and formative assessment. Santa Cruz FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CONCURRENT SESSIONS III Time Event Location Concurrent Workshop Sessions III Continued: 16:00 - 16:55 Make ‘em Work For It: Adding Rigor to Your Math Assessments Giralda III Tifin Calcagni, Middle School Math Teacher, American Cooperative School of Tunis Natalie Mingura, Elementary School Math Teacher, Rabat American School Let’s get right down to improving math lessons by designing more rigorous assessments! Backwards design has been shown to be an effective strategy in creating cohesive lessons (J. Wiggles & J. McTighe, Understanding By Design 2005), so we plan on using this method to improve the rigor of math assessments and tasks, helping students delve deeper into their thinking about concepts and practical application of mathematics. Teachers can then use the assessment tasks they learn and develop during this workshop to pave the way forward to deeper and more rigorous math lessons. This is an interactive workshop, where teachers will evaluate their current assessments for rigor based on Norman L. Webb's (2002) Depth of Knowledge Levels for mathematics, and determine the best place in the lesson to apply each of the DOK levels. We will start by discussing the roll of assessment in math class as a critical piece for differentiated instruction, using ideas from Dr. Lorna Earl from the University of Toronto and her work on assessment for, of, and as learning. Teachers will review the purpose of assessment, and how it is used to direct instruction. We will share Best Practice techniques for mathematics based on studies cited in Best Practices Weekly of the Education Success Network (2010-2011) with teachers, and teachers will share creative ways that they currently use assessment with each other. We will then move into a review of the DOK levels, what types of questions fit each of the four depth of knowledge levels, and share example assessments for each level for grades 6-8. From here we will talk about when is the most appropriate time in a lesson to apply each DOK assessment into different parts of lesson. Afterwards, teachers will share their own assessments by critiquing the depth of knowledge level and designing rich tasks, problems, and assessments at deeper levels. We will discuss appropriate placement for each DOK level in a standard mathematics unit, as well as strategies for helping struggling students grasp math at a deeper level and supporting students who are more advanced. We will conclude by sharing data banks of rich assessment tasks at a DOK 3 or DOK 4 level, and setting up a Google Doc where teachers share their own rich tasks and assessments with each other. This workshop is an opportunity for teachers to share their resources and ideas. FRIDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 7) CULTURAL EXCURSION Time Event Location Cultural Excursion 17:45 Meet in Hotel LobbyTour Guides will depart with groups to the Real Alcazar Sevilla on foot at 5:45pm sharp. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes. 18:30 - 19:30 Private guided tour of the Real Alcazar Sevilla. The Real Alcazar and Gardens will be open exclusively for MAIS participants. Royal Alcázar of Seville The Alcázar of Seville is one of the most representative monumental compounds in the city, the country and the Mediterranean culture as a whole. The historical evolution of the city in the last millennium is held within its walls and gardens, amalgamating influences starting from the Arabic period, late Middle Ages Mudéjar right through to the Renaissance, Baroque and the XIX century. The declaration of World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 acknowledged the survival of cultures and civilizations as a harmonic whole where all of the elements are balanced. The visitor will get to know these unique surroundings either through the legendary al-Mutamid, the XI century monarch and poet from Seville, or through some of the characters that illuminated modern-day Spain around 1812. You are about to enter one of the most visited complexes in the world, a space in which you will recognize yourself as part of Humanity as a whole, and where cultural and educational activities of which you may partake are organized by the Royal Alcázar Board of Patronage and the Town Hall. These include lectures, Spring Theatre or the Alcázar Gardens Evenings. Welcome: please feel at home, you are in one of the oldest European Royal Palaces that are still in use. More information about the Real Alcazar: www.alcazarsevilla.org/website/?page_id=17 19:30 Free for Dinner or Tapas. Participants can take advantage of being in the city center and continue sightseeing or engaging in new culinary experiences. Seville is a “walkable” city and participants may return on foot or by taxi. Hotel Melia Sevilla Lobby Real Alcazar Sevilla Puerta del Leon SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) GENERAL SESSION II & CONCURRENT SESSIONS Time Event Location 7:30 - 9:00 Breakfast in Keynote Room Giralda I-II 8:00 - 19:00 MAIS Registration/ Hospitality Desk Open Triana 8:00 - 17:30 Exhibits Open Hall I & II (Floors -1 & -2) Keynote Session & General Sessions 8:30 - 9:30 Creating Systems For Teaching Writing as a Transformative Force: For the Child, For the School, for the World Giralda I-II Dr. Mary Ehrenworth, Deputy Director at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University Sponsored by: The College Board Dr. Mary Ehrenworth will share a vision of how schools can develop communities of practice, where teachers collaborate on strategic curriculum, shared systems of assessment, and universal instructional methods. The research on writing is crystal clear – with expert instruction and shared practices a school can develop young writers who become remarkably skilled at arguing their ideas, telling their stories, and teaching others through writing. To create these kinds of writers, teachers need to work on their own writing, and on their instructional methods. Bringing her knowledge of teaching writing around the globe and the systems and curricula developed at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Dr. Ehrenworth will share her sense of joy, hope, and possibility that comes through learning to write. Dr. Ehrenworth will offer practical tools for developing a system of continuous improvement for writing instruction, so that adults as well as children strive to become ever more knowledgeable and powerful writers. She will also focus on the role that writing plays on fostering empathy – a trait that surely this world needs more of. 9:35 - 10:00 Coffee Break in the Exhibitor Area Speak with the Exhibitors to get your ticket for the prize drawing. Hall I & II (Floors -1 & -2) Concurrent Workshop Session IV: 10:05 - 12:00 Let’s Debate! Using Flash-Debating Practices to Teach Evidence-Based Argument Skills (Double Session) Dr. Mary Ehrenworth, Deputy Director at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University Dr. Mary Ehrenworth of the Teachers College Reading and Writing Institute leads an Argumentation Institute at Columbia University. Today, Dr. Ehrenworth will share quick, practical methods for engaging students in ‘flash-debates,’ in order to strengthen their skills with evidence-based argument. Find out how to engage all students by focusing on partner work, on using stories, nonfiction digital and print texts, and read aloud to initiate this work, and on giving feedback while students are working. Dr. Ehrenworth will share a protocol for flash debates. She will also share predictable feedback that will raise the level of student work. These methods will help students with their verbal skills, and also with their skills at writing arguments. Dr. Ehrenworth will also help you consider progressions of argumentation, so that this work begins with young students and continues to grow across a school and across disciplines, so that students learn not only to write compelling arguments, but also to advocate for themselves and others. Giralda I & II SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSION IV Time Event Location Concurrent Session IV Continued: 10:05 - 11:00 Cloud-based Tools for Professional Educator Activities Santa Cruz Dr. Barrie Jo Price, Ed.D., Partner in emTech Consulting Dr. Anna McFadden, Partner in emTech Consulting Cloud computing tools are boons to hard working teachers and students. Doodle for scheduling for committee work with other teachers is an example of a free scheduling program using the cloud for coordinating meeting dates without the need to send dozens of emails back and forth to find a date. DropBox is excellent for sharing teaching materials and media artifacts of teaching activities with prospective employers, outside of your own school’s network. In these 2 examples, teachers can see how to use the cloud for their own professional purposes from anywhere. This session will demonstrate these tools and show application examples from teachers. 10:05 - 12:00 Circle of Talkingness: The Power of Purposeful Talk to Engage Students in their Own Learning (Double Session) Nervion I-II Stephanie Parsons, Teacher/ Writer/ Literacy Consultant, Brooklyn School of Inquiry Learning is a social process, deepened through our ability to talk, collaborate, and push the boundaries of our thinking. When we give students the time and space to engage in meaningful discourse, we empower them as learners. This workshop will give upper elementary and middle school teachers several ways to cultivate a community of thoughtful talkers. Participants will learn strategies for planning conversations, assessing and teaching the skills of talk, supporting student independence, and managing predictable problems. 10:05 - 12:00 Student Safety: Systems and Practices for Appropriate Response to an Event (Double Session) Di Leonardo, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Fresno County Office of Education Captain Vince Leonardo, Clovis Police Department One of our greatest responsibilities as educators is to provide a SAFE learning environment for the children whom we serve every day. This session will discuss the systems and practices that will empower Educators and Parents to prevent, recognize and respond to student victimization. This topic will be discussed from both the Law Enforcement and Educational Perspectives, providing a comprehensive approach to Student Safety. Topics will include: · Responding to allegations or concerns: o Partnership between School and Law Enforcement o Systematic response procedures o Resources to support students and families *Participants should bring computers. Arenal I SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV Time Event Location Concurrent Session IV Continued: 10:05 - 12:00 STEM for K-2 (Double Session) Prado Jonathan Dueck, Director of STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Fresno County Office of Education Even our youngest students should be given access to STEM lessons. This workshop will show what is available for our elementary students to get them interested in growing in their STEM learning. This hour will be all hands-on. 10:05 - 12:00 Collaborative Teaching with your Librarian (Double Session) Giralda III Courtney Moore, Lower School Librarian, Casablanca American School Gabrielle Wong, Upper School Librarian, Casablanca American School This interactive workshop will focus on integrating information literacy skills and standards – researching, reading and reflection- into subject area teaching and learning. Based on our experiences working with teachers from K-12, we will help participants develop strategies, lessons and activities for collaborating with their school librarians. At the end of the workshop, participants will leave with a lesson plan with embedded information literacy skills and a template to use when partnering with librarians. Participants may choose to bring an internet enabled device. 10:05 - 11:00 Getting The Most MAP For Your Money Arenal II-III Allan Bredy, Director, American Cooperative School of Tunis Allan will present an overview of how international schools can really use their MAP data to improve student learning. He will also address focusing on student learning growth and why. 10:05 - 11:00 Learn the Latest in Website Technology, Branding and Best Practices Giralda V Clive Ungless, Director of International Operations, Finalsite In this session, we will highlight new trends and strategies in website technology for schools including Online Learning Platforms, Responsive Design, data integration, social media and website analytics. We will also highlight some rebranding efforts and best practices from other schools as these elements are a key component for engaging parents, students, perspective families and faculty. If you are looking for ideas and inspiration for your school’s website to better meet the needs of your constituents and incorporate the latest technology, please join this session. Concurrent Session V: 11:05 - 12:00 Webinars: Tools for Students Dr. Barrie Jo Price, Ed.D., Partner in emTech Consulting Dr. Anna McFadden, Partner in emTech Consulting Your students can create individual or group webinars with inexpensive webcams to present to your own school or through invitations to other schools in your area or network, regardless of location. These are synchronous, usually 45 minutes to one hour and include your students’ presentations of a particular topic, as they might do in a ‘guest lecture’ as well as a period for questions from the attendees. These student-led webinars can also be recorded and archived for later viewing. This is an excellent way for students to demonstrate mastery of content while also mastering an important computer-mediated communications skill (webinars). Presenters will demonstrate and show various examples of such products, created with free tools. Santa Cruz SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS IV Time Event Location Concurrent Session V Continued: 11:05 - 12:00 “Genius’ in the Classroom” Arenal II-III W. Lee Allen III, Head of Upper School English, American School of Tangier The website RapGenius is an incredible tool which can be used for many subjects taught at school, and an interesting venue for sharing ideas, demonstrating understanding of texts, and showcasing original work. Mr. Allen was the first educator in Africa to use RapGenius in his lessons, and has trained students and teachers to use the annotation platform in a variety of subjects and languages. He continues to be one of the most active users of RapGenius, both in and out of the classroom. *Participants should bring: Computers 11:05 - 12:00 Integrating Robotics in the Language Classroom Giralda V Sandra Costa, Elementary IT Integration Specialist, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon Victoria Sousa, Elementary ESL and PFL Teacher, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon The aim of this workshop is to show low elementary teachers (grades K, 1 & 2) different ways to integrate robotics in the language classroom motivating and supporting students learning. Participants will be able to take part in a hands-on session using Bee-bots. 12:05 - 13:00 Concurrent Session VI: Life and Leadership Secrets Giralda I-II Sr. Anne Marie Hill, Executive Director Emeritus, Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Description coming soon.Sr. Anne Marie will present a summary of the latest research about Leadership and what she has personally learned along the way in her 40 years in leadership roles. She is interested in exploring the difference between Leadership and Management. 12:05 - 13:00 Word Mapping Strategy Applied To The Content Classroom Jean Piazza, Professional Development Leader, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning Sue Woodruff, Professional Development Leader, University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning The Word Mapping Strategy helps older students (4th grade and up) learn how to predict the meaning of unknown words. Students learn to identify prefixes, suffixes, and roots and practice predicting the meaning of words using those parts. They also learn to use four strategic steps to identify the parts of a word, determine the meaning of those parts, and predict the meaning of the word. A large research study of 280 students showed significant differences between students who had learned The Word Mapping Strategy and those who had not. They were able to correctly predict significantly more words than students who had not learned the strategy. Word Mapping is suggested for students in upper elementary through high school. This strategy was developed by the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning and is one of the learning strategies in the Strategic Instruction Model. The presenters will share this powerful strategy and suggest ways that it can be implemented easily into content subject areas. Santa Cruz SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS VI Time Event Location Concurrent Session VI Continued: 12:05 - 13:00 Protecting Schools and Staff in a Volatile World: An Essential Guide to Safety and Risk Management Nervion I-II Ricardo Urbina, Director of Sales, International Education Intense turmoil, increasing conflict, kidnappings and most recently life threatening disease raise concerns for the overall safety of international schools. Join Clements Worldwide for a discussion on Safety and Risk Management that will outline steps to ensuring the safety and security of your school. Topics include: • Crisis Management: Plan for before, during and after an incident • Minimize Risk: Empower staff with preparation and knowledge • Policies and Procedures: Ensure organizational safety with comprehensive international insurance • Case Studies 12:05 - 13:00 A Systematic Approach to Improving Instructional Practice Arenal I Di Leonardo, Senior Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Fresno County Office of Education The transition to the Common Core Standards provides an incredible opportunity for school administrators and teachers to evaluate our current instructional practices and implement shifts in the classroom that will result in students more successful in content knowledge, critical thinking, collaboration and creativity. This session will discuss strategies for identifying high leverage instructional practices and provide a comprehensive Model to implement School Wide Instructional Shifts, in a systematic manner, resulting in greater sustainability and greater levels of student success. 12:05 - 13:00 The Uncarved Block – Navigating through the Stress of Middle School Prado David Price, Assistant Principal of Middle School, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon Sonia Almeida, Secondary Personal Counselor, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon In the turbulent waters of Middle School life, the Uncarved Block elective provides students the opportunity to discover ways to take time out, find out more about themselves and identify healthy living options that can bring out the fun in life. Through hands-on activities such as cooking, kite-flying, yoga and macrophotography students develop practical skills for stress management. Additionally, using classroom simulations and discussion, students investigate psychology and self-awareness. 12:05 - 13:00 Interns: The Best Kept Secret In International Schools Diana Kerry, Senior Associate, Search Associates Julie Ryan, Senior Associate, Search Associates Why should your school hire interns? These young people add new energy, enthusiasm and a passion for learning how to teach, while bringing many skills such as coaching, mentoring, and more! Join us as we share real life experiences with interns and explain how a well-crafted plan for interns can provide huge benefits to your students, teachers, and the entire school community. Hear from an intern in the field this year, as well as a former supervising teacher, about this wonderful opportunity for graduating college students or for newly certified teachers. Giralda III SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS VI & VII Time Event Location Concurrent Session VI Continued: 12:05 - 13:00 Students and the Cyberworld Texting, Sexting, Bullying, and Social Media Arenal II-III Linda Bacon, General Counsel, Fresno County Office of Education The world of education has been forever changed by technology. The surreptitiously passed note has been replaced by digital devices that challenge every teacher and administrator’s ability to manage the learning environment. How can schools balance discipline and free speech? What policies best protect students and staff? 12:05 - 13:00 Differentiating Instruction with Technology Giralda V Barbara Field, International Business Development, Curriculum Associates We all know that students learn in different ways. The question is: how do we teach the same concepts to multiple learners with different abilities? Classroom technology offers teachers various avenues for reaching multiple learners with different abilities at the same time. Find out how hardware, software, and the Web are enabling educators to personalize instruction while enhancing learning. Topics will include: ● Strategies for differentiating instruction in diverse classrooms ● Tips and tactics for differentiating instruction with common classroom technologies ● Methods for building differentiated instruction into daily lesson plans 13:00 - 15:00 Lunch Break - participants are free for lunch. Concurrent Session VII: 15:00 - 17:25 Raising the Level of Close and Critical Reading of Complex Nonfiction Texts, Grades 4-12 (Double Session) Dr. Mary Ehrenworth, Deputy Director at the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, Columbia University Learning to unlock the secrets of complex texts means learning to synthesize detail, analyze language, symbolism, and perspective, understand the implications of structure – it means learning to notice what there is to be noticed. These are the skills that lead students to be confident with more complex texts, to be equipped to talk back to text, and to develop not only more expert reading practices but also more nuanced perspectives – an essential aspect of global education. There are explicit teaching methods that increase students’ transference of these critical close reading skills across texts, across curriculum, and across the parts of their lives, and Dr. Mary Ehrenworth will model these methods across texts. She will also look at the research on transference, and what kinds of structures and systems help students transfer skills from one part of the curriculum to another, and to real world reading tasks. This workshop is designed for school leaders, coaches, and lead teachers – it’s one that you could return to your schools and duplicate with colleagues, so that teachers across a school develop shared reading practices and can deepen students’ reading work across disciplines and across grade levels. Giralda I-II SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS VII Time Event Location Concurrent Session VII Continued: 15:00 - 17:25 Creating Global Partnerships and Portals for Your Classroom and Your Faculty (Double Session) Santa Cruz Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs, creator of Curriculum21, founder and president of Curriculum Designers, Inc. and Executive Director of the National Curriculum Mapping Institute and Academy. ● Shape global connections through strategic point-to-point learning opportunities that will engage your students. ● Start and sustain global partnerships with sister schools and international organizations. ● Develop curriculum based on global problems and issues that have local resonance. ● Use social media for global research and development projects with your learners to be demonstrated in formative assessments. Participate in a global faculty and create personalized professional development 15:00 - 17:25 Choice, Play and Independence in the Upper Elementary and Middle School Classroom (Double Session) Nervion I-II Stephanie Parsons, Teacher/ Writer/ Literacy Consultant, Brooklyn School of Inquiry Primary teachers know the power of play and student choice to enhance engagement and independence, but many teachers of older children aren't sure how to integrate these ideas into our more rigorous curricula. This session describes meaningful ways to build play and choice into the curriculum. Participants explore using play in their own classrooms- helping students plan for, engage in, and reflect on their play. We will also investigate small and large ways to help student make responsible learning choices. Being able to choose topics, partners, projects- even schedules- increases motivation. This institute will empower you to empower your students. 15:00 - 15:55 Teaching Sustainability by Growing a School Garden Marta Rahm, Registered Dietitian and Library Media Specialist, American Overseas School of Rome Eva St. Onge, Biology and Environmental Science Teacher, American Overseas School of Rome Using our experience of growing an organic garden at AOSR we will share sevaral modalities of teaching sustainability by incorporating it in sevaral subject areas. *Participants should bring: Computers Arenal I SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS VII Time Event Location Concurrent Session VII Continued: 15:00 - 15:55 Thinking Skills in the Information Age: Computational Thinking Across the Curriculum Prado Lisa Howells, Technology Integrator, Benjamin Franklin International School Thinking skills have long been a topic of conversation in education circles. In recent years, computational thinking has emerged as a framework particularly relevant to our 21st century lives. Developing computational thinking skills can help us understand a range of competencies and characteristics necessary to be successful in the classroom and beyond. Through developing these skills students can, for example, more effectively sift through large amounts of information, better analyze data, understand how to select the correct tools to accomplish a task and problem solve across the curriculum. In this session we will take a look at a framework used to define computational thinking and explore a range of practical applications. 15:00 - 15:55 Reduce, Reuse And Recycle At School (& Education For Sustainable Development Network) Nicole Mueller, ESL & Portuguese Foreign Language (PFL) Teacher (Gr. 1-5), Carlucci American International School of Lisbon. Former Environmental Education Coordinator with Environmental NGO´s. How can students reduce, reuse and recycle paper and plastic in schools effectively? In this workshop I would like to share the positive experiences and the various successful activities carried out by the Green Planet Team (GPT). Students volunteer to not only collect paper and plastic for recycling but also act as class representatives. Through simple initiatives these class reps remind/inform both colleagues and Teachers of the importance of the 3 “R´s” Reducing, Reusing, Recycling in their classroom and school. The second part of the workshop would be a proposal for all interested International schools to be part of a new network promoting Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Not only has UNESCO declared a UN decade of ESD but it’s also of growing importance and concern on both a national and international level. Environmental, social and economic issues are all important in helping us shape a more sustainable future with the necessary skills, attitudes and values. Educators, therefore, play a vital role in teaching our students about key sustainable development issues The aim of this network would be centralize all the related information so that it is accessible to not only Elementary and Secondary Science / Environmental Studies teachers but also for teachers of other subject areas such as English (including ESL/ELL), Social Studies, Foreign Languages, Art, and Music. Partnerships could also be created by different schools/teachers on joint local projects such as recycling or regional issues such as marine pollution in the Mediterranean Sea for example. Giralda III SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS VII & VIII Time Event Location Concurrent Session VII Continued: 15:00 - 15:55 The Unthinkable Has Already Happened: What have we learned about crisis communication planning? Arenal II-III Linda Bacon, General Counsel, Fresno County Office of Education Will your school be able to immediately respond to a crisis? Many lessons have been learned from the terrible tragedies of Columbine, Virginia Tech, and Connecticut. Administration and staff will address the priority of school safety and be prepared to review their site safety plan and their system for internal and external communication. A crisis comes without warning. 15:00 - 17:25 Poetry Café (Day 2- Double Session) Giralda V Fernando Montalban, Head of Technology, American School of Madrid Jeremy Schwartz, MVS Project Coordinator The Poetry Café workshops are open to all interested teachers and technology integrators and will demonstrate and provide basic information about how to get your class or school involved. Spanning from elementary school to high school, the Poetry Café is an online portal sponsored by the US Department of State’s Office of Overseas Schools to showcase students’ artistic, poetic, and technologic expressions and achievements. Students can create and submit (upload) videos in which they recite, illustrate, interpret, animate, etc. original poems (written by themselves) or published poetry (written by others). Although the specific formats and requirements will vary considerably across grade levels, courses, and assignments, one key feature is universal: video uploading. The Poetry Café is designed to facilitate the sharing of creative student-made videos using an online hosting platform. Starting its 3rd year, the Poetry Café is always looking for new teachers and students to get involved with a new and innovative online global collaboration project. 16:00 - 16:25 Coffee Break in the Exhibitor Area Speak with the Exhibitors to get your ticket for the prize drawing. Hall I & II (Floors -1 & -2) Concurrent Session VIII: 16:30 - 17:25 Contemporary Curriculum in Music Education Chris Suazo, Grades 5-12 Instrumental & Ib Music Teacher, American School of Madrid This workshop will explore the new National Core Music Standards published in June of 2014 and how they are different from those first published in 1994. A significant change to these new standards is the incorporation of "teaching for understanding", concepts developed by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe. We will look at some of these basic concepts of backward design, how to use them as a framework to develop your lessons or lengthier learning units, and how they can help you more effectively teach for understanding instead of focusing mainly on knowledge and skills. Arenal I SATURDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 8) CONCURRENT SESSIONS VIII & GALA DINNER PARTY Time Event Location Concurrent Session VIII Continued: 15:00 - 15:55 STEM for High School Prado Jonathan Dueck, Director of STEM Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics), Fresno County Office of Education Motivating students to take math throughout their high school career requires courses that are high-interest and challenge at the appropriate level. This workshop will offer ideas to keep students involved in the math and show you how to delve into your student’s math thinking. 15:00 - 17:25 New Hurdles For US Taxpayers - FATCA, ACA, NIIT Giralda III Rick Gray, Certified Public Accountant, Global Tax Service, LLC General US income tax update for individuals, including how to avoid getting in trouble over the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA), the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) 15:00 - 17:25 Investigation 101 For Administrators Who Never Wanted to be Sherlock Arenal II-III Holmes Linda Bacon, General Counsel, Fresno County Office of Education Administrators are expected to be proficient in investigating student and employee conduct—but how are they supposed to conduct investigations without training? This workshop will provide school leaders with the confidence to get to the truth when questioning student and adult witnesses. Gala Dinner Party Gala Entertainment Sponsored by: Search Associates 20:00 Buses depart the Hotel Melia Sevilla for the Gala Dinner at the historic Alfonso XIII Hotel. Hotel Melia Sevilla 20:30 - 1:30 Dinner and Live Flamenco Show followed by a DJ and Dancing. Alfonso XIII Hotel 22:00 - 2:00 Buses begin to shuttle back to the Hotel Melia Sevilla. Alfonso XIII Hotel 1 Bus will depart every 30 mins at the following times: 22:00, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 24:00, 1:30, 2:00) SUNDAY SCHEDULE (NOV. 9) FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE MEETING Time 10:00 - 13:00 Event Faculty Representative Meeting and Lunch Location Triana MAIS AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs is an author and internationally recognized education leader known for her work in curriculum mapping, curriculum integration, and developing 21st century approaches to teaching and learning DR. HEIDI HAYES JACOBS, Executive Director of the Curriculum Mapping Institute and President of Curriculum Designers, Inc., is an internationally recognized expert in the fields of curriculum and instruction. She has served as an education consultant to schools nationally and internationally on issues and practices pertaining to: curriculum mapping, dynamic instruction, and 21st century strategic planning. She is the author of "Interdisciplinary Curriculum: Design and Implementation" and "Mapping the Big Picture: Integrating Curriculum and Assessment K-12", "Getting Results with Curriculum Mapping", all published by ASCD. "Active Literacy across the Curriculum: Strategies for Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening" is published by Eye on Education. Dr. Jacobs has published numerous articles which have appeared in professional journals. She just just released The Curriculum Mapping Planner: Templates and Tools for Effective Professional Development, co-authored with Ann Johnson; and, Curriculum 21: Essential Education for A Changing World was released in January 2010 and was selected as the worldwide member book by ASCD. Over the years she has taught courses at Teachers College, Columbia University, NYC, from 1981 to the present. Dr. Jacobs has worked with the College Board, NBC Sunday Today Show, PBS Teacherline, the Discovery Channel, Children's Television Workshop, CBS National Sunrise Semester, ASCD, The Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, New York City Ballet Education Department at Lincoln Center, Peace Corps, the National School Conference Institute, the Disney Company, Prentice-Hall Publishing. She has been interviewed and featured in the New York Times, Educational Leadership, and Child Magazine, NASSP's High School and National Public Radio's "Talk of the Nation" Broadcast. Dr. Jacobs has published curriculum materials. She has often presented at MAIS and other international Conferences and assisted overseas schools with curriculum design for the 21st century. BIOGRAPHIES GENERAL SESSION LEADERS Dr. Heidi Hayes Jacobs Heidi Hayes Jacobs is founder and president of Curriculum Designers, Inc., a consulting group that works with schools and organizations nationally and internationally to upgrade curriculum and support teaching strategies to meet the needs of 21st century learners. Her models on curriculum mapping and curriculum design have been featured in eleven books and are the basis for software solutions used throughout the world. Working with a range of organizations, Jacobs has online courses with PBS Teacherline and PD360 and has consulted to groups ranging from state education departments, ECIS, the Near East School Association, the College Board, the Kennedy Center, the Peace Corps World Wise Schools, Carnegie Hall, and the United Nations Council on Teaching about the UN and the CCSSO workgroup on Global Competencies. Her book Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World with ASCD, is the basis for the Curriculum 21 project which provides a clearinghouse and opportunities to upgrade classroom life. Her new four book series with Solution-Tree has just been released Leading the New Literacies; Digital, Media, Global. Her doctoral work was completed in New York City at Columbia University’s Teachers College in 1981 studying under a national Graduate Leadership Fellowship from the US Department of Education. Her master’s degree is from UMass Amherst, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Utah where she was awarded the Par Excellence Young Alumni Award. The fundamental backbone of her experience comes from years as a teacher of high school, junior high school, and elementary children in Utah, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Heidi has made her home in the metro New York City area since 1977 and is married with two adult children. Dr. Mary Ehrenworth Dr. Mary Ehrenworth helps lead the Reading and Writing Project, a think tank on literacy at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the co-author and author of over a dozen books, including: Pathways to the Common Core; The Power of Grammar; Looking to Write: Teaching Writing Through the Visual Arts; Teaching Reading Through Fantasy Novels; and many volumes co-authored with Lucy Calkins in the Units of Study in Teaching Reading and Units of Study in Teaching Writing Grade by Grade. Mary works with schools and districts around the globe. If you ask Mary why she does this job, she’ll say that from that day long ago when a beloved teacher gave her The Secret Garden, to the days she spends now sitting next to children and teachers helping them become powerful and passionate readers and writers, Mary has been lucky enough to spend her time among three things she loves best: books, kids, and teachers. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Allen III, W. Lee Mr. Allen is an artist, musician and writer originally from the Gulf Coast of the US. He teaches high school literature and drama in Morocco at the American School of Tangier. Almeida, Sonia Sonia Almeida is the Secondary Personal Counselor at Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL). She is a psychologist with more than 10 years of experience and now is part of CAISL’s Uncarved Block teaching Team. Anderson, Erma Erma Anderson is a science and mathematics consultant working with several schools and organizations in the United States and abroad. She has worked with the National Science Teacher’s Association on several projects. Prior to her work with NSTA, she was an Einstein Fellow in the U.S. Senate and a Senior Program Officer with the National Research Council assisting with the development of the National Science Education Standards. She was Associate Director of Schools Around The World, a project of the Council for Basic Education, examining math and science student work from 10 countries. She has been with the AERO Project for several years and led the recent work to revise the Mathematics Framework. Bacon, Linda • Certificated Secondary Teacher for 25 years, including English 9 -12, Theater, Law, History, Government, Debate • Designed/implemented magnet arts high school/Fresno USD (9 years) • Designed/implemented academic career-based high school offering project-based learning with integrated curriculum/Clovis Unified and Fresno Unified school districts (6 years) • Currently General Counsel, Fresno County Office of Education (9 years) • Provide legal guidance, trainings, and workshops to county office and 22 local school district clients Baur, Katie Dr. Katie Baur is currently a clinical instructor and an academic advisor to students in the doctoral program for Educational Leadership at Lamar University. Dr. Baur’s background is in K-12 public education working with students with limited English proficiency. Her career has been focused on English as a Second Language academic programming and developing instructional support programs for English language learners. Bredy, Allan Allan Bredy is in his fifth year as the Director of ACST. He served previously as the Director of the Lincoln School in Kathmandu and prior to that as the Middle School Principal at Singapore American School. He was a high school principal in the State of Washington before coming overseas. The Lincoln School was among the first ten international schools to pilot the MAP test. Allan has made presentations at previous MAIS Conferences and at the NWEA Fusion Conference in Portland, Oregon. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Butcher, Jennifer Dr. Jennifer Butcher is a 29-year veteran in education, with 25 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in K-12 public schools in Texas. She is presently an Associate Professor in the College of Education Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar University. Dr. Butcher teaches online courses in higher education and provides significant experiences for each class participant. In designing online courses, Dr. Butcher utilizes multiple instructional strategies to enhance student engagement in digital learning. She also facilitates training for the state’s Instructional Leadership Development and the Professional Development and Appraisal System Certification. Dr. Butcher has presented at various international, national, regional and state conferences. Her research interests are in the area of Multicultural Education, Online Education, College Readiness, Teacher/Student Retention, and Instructional Leadership. Calcagni, Tifin Tifin Calcagni is a Math Specialist working in Africa. Tifin is a middle school math and science teacher at the American Cooperative School of Tunis who focuses on a constructivist approach to teaching the Common Core standards. Tifin is committed to teaching well-balanced and rigorous mathematics to her students, and to helping other teachers develop robust elementary and middle school mathematics classes. Cena, Johanna This is Johanna Cena´s third year as the Elementary Principal at the American School of Barcelona. She has a doctoral degree in educational leadership and 8 years administrative experience both as an Elementary Principal and Director of ELL programs in Portland, Oregon. Costa, Sandra Elementary IT Specialist at CAISL for 9 years. Certified Montessori Primary Teacher and Certified TESOL Teacher. Master’s Degree in Educational Technology and TESOL from the University of Manchester. Cram, Henry G. Dr. Cram has been involved in education for over 40 years and with Middle States for more than 20 years as a volunteer and now President. Prior to his appointment as President of MSA-CESS, Dr. Cram served as the Director of Staff Development for the New Jersey Association of School Administrators (NJASA). He has held a variety of teaching and administrative positions in New York and New Jersey including Superintendent of Schools for the Rancocas Valley Regional School District. In addition, he has been a part-time lecturer at the Rutgers Graduate School of Education and an Instructor in the New Jersey Provisional Teacher Program at Rowan University. Dr. Cram holds degrees from William Paterson University, Montclair State University, Fordham University and a doctorate in Educational Administration from Rutgers University. He has served as a consultant to school districts on a variety of topics and is the author of numerous works, including two books on change in public education and brain-based instructional practices. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) DeSimone, Nina Nina DeSimone is in her tenth year at the American School in London where she currently teaches Spanish in the High School and Middle School. In addition to teaching Spanish, she has taught Outdoor Leadership and Foundations, served as a class Dean and held the role of Global Programs Coordinator. Nina has been in education for more than 20 years and has taught all levels of Spanish in independent schools both in the United States and in England. She also worked for seven summers for the TASIS Summer Program in Salamanca, Spain and four summers as Assistant Director of the School Year Abroad Summer Program in Zaragoza. During her tenure, Nina has designed, organized and led student travel programs to Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Panama, Ecuador and the Dominican Republic. Nina holds a Master's in Spanish Language and Literature from Middlebury College and a Bechelor's of Arts in Spanish and Psychology from Ohio Wesleyan University. Dueck, Jonathan Jonathan Dueck serves as the Director of STEM Education at the Fresno County Office of Education, where he provides professional learning experiences for teachers and administrators. Jon works at a regional level to administrate the Central California STEM Learning Network to bring together education and industry. He has taught various grade at the elementary and middle school levels and was a K-12 District Curriculum Coordinator. Jon spends time working with teachers and administrators from grades kindergarten through college and focuses on bringing hands-on, problem-based experiences to the classroom teacher. He provides professional development throughout California on the Common Core State Standards. Ehrenworth, Mary Dr. Mary Ehrenworth helps lead the Reading and Writing Project, a think tank on literacy at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is the co-author and author of over a dozen books, including: Pathways to the Common Core; The Power of Grammar; Looking to Write: Teaching Writing Through the Visual Arts; Teaching Reading Through Fantasy Novels; and many volumes co-authored with Lucy Calkins in the Units of Study in Teaching Reading and Units of Study in Teaching Writing Grade by Grade. Mary works with schools and districts around the globe. If you ask Mary why she does this job, she’ll say that from that day long ago when a beloved teacher gave her The Secret Garden, to the days she spends now sitting next to children and teachers helping them become powerful and passionate readers and writers, Mary has been lucky enough to spend her time among three things she loves best: books, kids, and teachers. You can follow Mary at: Twitter: @MaryEhrenworth Email: [email protected] Web: http://readingandwritingproject.com Eikenberg, Babette Dr. Babette Eikenberg is an Associate Professor in the College of Education Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership at Lamar University. Dr. Eikenberg teaches online and hybrid courses to students earning their doctorate degree in Educational Leadership. A 34-year veteran in education, with 32 years of experience as a teacher, principal, central office executive director, assistant superintendent and associate BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) superintendent in K-12 public schools in Texas. Her research interests include online learning, global educational policy and law, technology integration in developing virtual coursework, professional development, and virtual schooling. She presents to teachers and instructional faculty on web tools for student engagement and designing quality curriculum. Fairey, Chad Chad Fairey is the Director of the Mediterranean Center of Innovation in Education. With over fifteen years of leadership in international and American schools, he has served as a Head of School, Deputy Head of School, Technology Director, Curriculum Coordinator and a middle/high school history teacher in schools in Florida, Washington, D.C., France and Spain. Originally a history teacher, he received his B.A. in History from Florida State University, his M.Ed in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Virginia, and is currently pursuing his Ed.D. in educational leadership and administration from the University of Bath in the United Kingdom. Actively involved with leadership in the US as well as in international schools, he has served as a fellow with the Library of Congress, as a member of the Curriculum Committee of the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS), as their chair of the IT Committee of the European Council of International Schools (ECIS), the chair of the Professional Learning & Action Research Committee for ECIS, and the founding chair of the International SIG of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Since 2007 he has been an instructor and workshop facilitator at the Principal’s Training Center for International School Leadership. Field, Barbara Biography coming soon. Gray, Rick Rick is CEO of Global Tax Service LLC, a company he founded fourteen years ago. Global Tax Service specializes in providing expert tax advice and tax preparation services for US taxpayers who are resident overseas. Rick began working with international educators in 22 years ago, representing TieCare/Global Benefits Group and building his tax business. He now devotes full time to providing tax advice and tax preparation services to US expatriates. Rick is a retired US Army officer who became a Certified Public Accountant in 1991. He is a graduate of The Pennsylvania State University with a degree in Pre-Law; he completed his accounting course work at Montgomery College in Rockville, MD. He currently resides in Columbia, SC, with his wife Elizabeth. Hegedus, Judith Judith Hegedus is the Executive Director for International Strategy and Business Management for the College Board, based in the New York Office. She has worked with the College Board for more than 10 years. Judith also served as a management consultant for the United Nations in 2005–2006. She earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in international policy studies from Stanford University, and later received her MBA from Columbia University. As a native of Hungary and a former international student, Judith has a strong interest in global education. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Hill, Sr. Anne Marie Sr. Anne Marie Hill was born in Ireland and is a member of the Roman Catholic Religious Order of the Sacred Heart of Mary. From 1958 - 1972 she taught at Marymount School in New York and at St. Kilian's Mission School in Zimbabwe. Since then she has served as Headmistress of the Marymount Schools in London, Paris and Rome and has been the Executive Director of the Network of the 19 RSHM schools . She is now retired Howells, Lisa Lisa Howells is an experienced educator who has worked across grade levels, from kindergarten to university. In her work, Lisa utilizes strategies and tools with students and teachers to enhance thinking, problem solving and deepen understanding of complex concepts. She is currently a Technology Integrator at an international school in Barcelona. Husni, Nabil Dr. Husni has been the School Principal of Adma International School (Lebanon) since January 2001. He is the founder and servant of Peace Education Society as well as the Associate Director of School Development Consulting. Dr. Husni has 30 years of teaching, administrative, and consulting experience at university, college, and school levels in the United States, Lebanon, and the Middle East. He has earned the following degrees: Ed. D. Educational Leadership, Ed. S Educational Leadership, M.S. Mathematics and a B.S. Chemical Engineering. Jacobs, Heidi Hayes Heidi Hayes Jacobs is founder and president of Curriculum Designers, Inc., a consulting group that works with schools and organizations nationally and internationally to upgrade curriculum and support teaching strategies to meet the needs of 21st century learners. Her models on curriculum mapping and curriculum design have been featured in eleven books and are the basis for software solutions used throughout the world. Working with a range of organizations, Jacobs has online courses with PBS Teacherline and PD360 and has consulted to groups ranging from state education departments, ECIS, the Near East School Association, the College Board, the Kennedy Center, the Peace Corps World Wise Schools, Carnegie Hall, and the United Nations Council on Teaching about the UN and the CCSSO workgroup on Global Competencies. Her book Curriculum 21: Essential Education for a Changing World with ASCD, is the basis for the Curriculum 21 project which provides a clearinghouse and opportunities to upgrade classroom life. Her new four book series with Solution-Tree has just been released Leading the New Literacies; Digital, Media, Global. Her doctoral work was completed in New York City at Columbia University’s Teachers College in 1981 studying under a national Graduate Leadership Fellowship from the US Department of Education. Her master’s degree is from UMass Amherst, and her undergraduate degree from the University of Utah where she was awarded the Par Excellence Young Alumni Award. The fundamental backbone of her experience comes from years as a teacher of high school, junior high school, and elementary children in Utah, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Heidi has made her home in the metro New York City area since 1977 and is married with two adult children. You can reach her at: www.curriculum21.com Kerry, Diana Diana Kerry enjoyed a long career teaching in international schools in Europe, Asia and the Middle East before returning to the USA. She currently works with Search Associates to recruit recent college graduates to sign on as intern candidates to teach overseas. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Keating, Liz Liz is a self-proclaimed information junkie. In between library jobs she had her own competitive intelligence research company where she fine-tuned her sleuthing skills. Today she spends a good deal of her time creating Research Guides for the ASM community. Kessler, Mark For five years, Mark has worked as a professional development specialist with NWEA providing consultative support on the use of data to inform decisions. Mark’s experience involves working with schools across the globe to build capacity in using data to improve student outcomes within each unique school system. Prior to his time with NWEA, Mark was a data specialist for three years in Nevada and taught for eight years in Nevada, California and Alaska- Kindergarten through 10th grade. Mark received education degrees from the University of Alaska, National University, and Walden University. He is certified in Bilingual, Cross-cultural, Language and Academic Development through San Diego State University. Mark is a certified elementary teacher with English specialization as well as a certified Administrator for K-12. Killion, Jenny This is Jenny’s fifth year at the American School of Barcelona and her second year in the role of K-5 Instructional Coach. Before Barcelona, Jenny was a literacy coach and teacher in Aurora, Colorado. Kirstein, Jennifer Jennifer Kirstein is a Grade 2 Teacher and Team Leader at The American School in London. Jennifer has had extensive training in best practices in integrating literacy and science through Lawrence Hall of Science at University of California Berkeley and content area literacy at Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. Leonardo, Diane Di Leonardo is the Sr. Director of the Curriculum and Instruction Department for Fresno County Office of Education. During her 23 years in school administration she was a winning principal in California who has led many student safety trainings. She is also the lead of the Common Core Integration Professional Development Institute and Summer Common Core Academy. She has trained many district and school administrators, teachers and other staff on the Common Core State Standards and assessment systems. Her desire to have a positive impact and be a catalyst for change has resulted in participation in many professional and humanitarian organizations, and has afforded her the opportunity to serve as an Educational Ambassador in both India and Cambodia, spreading international good will and contributing the “Global Voice of Education”. Leonardo, Capt. Vince Captain Vince Leonardo has worked in Law Enforcement for 28 years. He currently serves as a Captain of Clovis Police Department in Clovis, California. Vince supervises Operations for the Clovis Police Department which includes the Investigations Division, Patrol Division, the Records Division, as well as the Property and Evidence room. Vince serves as Vice President of the Board at Fresno’s “The Family Healing Center”, which is a non-profit, holistic center that provides services and support to women and children victims of violence and abuse. Vince has experience as a K‐9 handler, a field training officer, a defensive tactics instructor, a Range Master and on the department’s SWAT team. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Mason, Diane Dr. Diane Mason is currently an Associate Professor in the Educational Leadership and Technology department at Lamar University where she frequently teaches both Master’s and Doctoral courses. Prior to becoming a full time faculty member at Lamar University in Beaumont, TX in 2010, Dr. Mason was the Technology Training Center Coordinator for the Calcasieu Parish School System in Lake Charles, LA. Her professional background includes 30 years of K-12 educational experience and 8 years as an adjunct in higher education teaching both face-to-face and online graduate coursework in educational leadership and technology. Dr. Mason is currently the past president of the ISTE affiliate, Louisiana Computer Using Educators (LACUE) state organization. Dr. Mason is a former K-8 teacher, middle school assistant principal, elementary principal, and central office coordinator. Her research interests include online learning, technology integration, professional development, and school improvement. Most recently, she has been involved in an e-portfolio international research project with twelve other universities in the United States and Australia. The focus of the study is using project-based learning strategies and alternative assessments to support K-12 instruction. McFadden, Anna C. Dr. McFadden began her international experience in 1980 as a consultant and visiting professor and partner in emTech Consulting. She has worked with schools in EARCOS, NESA, Tri-Association, ECIS, AASSA, MAIS and other organizations. In addition, in her role as a professor at various universities, most recently The University of Alabama in the Institute for Interactive Technology, she has worked with many international educators, particularly directors, engaged in graduate studies. Her current teaching and research activities at the Institute for Interactive Technology include computer-mediated communications and management of mobile technologies. She is currently working with the U of AL Psychology Department on a grant to provide computer-mediated therapy to identified elders with insomnia and depression. Currently, she and Dr. Price are developing the first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) for the University of Alabama. Dr. McFadden recently authored a chapter on RSS and Podcasting in the Handbook of Research in Computer-mediated Communications. She and her partners conduct technology workshops for schools interested in engaged learning and enriched assessments using technology. She also consults in technology planning and basic skills for school technology managers. She has authored several books and articles as well as having presented national and international papers. She has served as a consultant to The Office of Overseas Schools, U.S. Department of State as well as The National Association of Elementary School Principals. Other consultancies have included PrattWhitney Engines, TWA, JB Hunt Trucking, Wal-Mart, U.S. Army Arsenals, J.B. Lippincott Company Publishers, and Compass Banks. Dr. McFadden has been jointly nominated with Dr. Barrie Jo Price for the 2010 Blackmon-Moody Outstanding Professor Award, University of Alabama; this is the first time a team has been nominated for this important honor at UA, recognizing the importance of the role of collaboration in today’s world. Dr. McFadden can be reached http://www.emTech.net [email protected] and her Twitter is DrBamaMac. SKYPE: amcfadde Her University Institute of Interactive Technology is at iit.ches.ua.edu in The College of Human Environmental Sciences. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Mingura, Natalie Natalie Mingura is originally from San Diego but spent many of her summers living in Mexico City which ignited a love of learning new languages and cultures. After a few years of teaching in San Diego she moved to Rabat, Morocco where she has taught grade 2 for the last 4 years at Rabat American School. She uses the workshop model to facilitate student collaboration, reflect on their own learning, and make plans for their solutions. Natalie is a Math Specialist in International Schools and is committed to teaching well-balanced and rigorous mathematics to students, and helping other teachers develop robust elementary classes. Montalban, Fernando Fernando is currently the Head of Technology at the American School of Madrid. Previously, he worked as the Technology Manager for the College of Business Administration at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. His duties include the day to day managing of all aspects of technology in the school, including running the network and servers, helpdesk supervision, planning for the future of technology in the school, etc… He also teaches the upper school Information Technology course. Formerly, Fernando taught Information Technology courses at the university level, including courses in Network Management. He is certified by Microsoft via the MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) program and by Novel in the CNA (Certified Network Administrator) program. He holds an undergraduate degree in Computer Information Systems and a Masters degree in Business Administration (MBA) both by the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Moore, Courtney Courtney Moore is the Lower School Librarian at Casablanca American School. She is from the Eastern Shore of Maryland and her main focus in the library is to foster curiosity through inquiry based learning. Mueller, Nicole -ESL & Portuguese Foreign Language (PFL) Teacher (Gr. 1-5) at CAISL -Former Environmental Education Coordinator with Environmental NGO´s Pacheco, Jr., Richard A. Rick has been teaching in the international schools circuit since 1980. He has been a Chemistry and Theater teacher, a sports coach, a Science Department Head, and a High School Principal and Director. Rick’s experiences in teaching ranged from the US, Spain, Japan, and Switzerland. He is an experienced accreditation team chair for both The Council of International Schools (CIS) and The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). He is a commissioner for the NEASC Commission on American and International Schools Abroad. His hobbies include paragliding and cooking! In addition to coordinating the M.Ed. programs throughout Europe, Rick also has taught Innovative Practices in Education, Research Methods, and Leadership courses. He is originally from Fall River, Massachusetts but now calls Madrid his home. He holds a BS in Chemistry, MA in Educational Administration, and has additional studies in higher Education at Walden University. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Parsons, Stephanie Stephanie is a middle school teacher at the Brooklyn School of Inquiry in New York. Stephanie is a former staff developer with Lucy Calkins and the Teachers College Reading and Writing Project, and has worked as a literacy consultant for 13 years. She works with schools and districts around the world to enhance their instructional practices in all aspects of balanced literacy and inquiry-based learning. She supports curriculum development and enrichment, assessing and improving literacy teaching and coaching methods, working with multiple forms of assessment, and strengthening learning communities. Stephanie is the author of First Grade Writers, Second Grade Writers, and First Grade Readers, as well as the Heinemann Digital Campus course, Introduction to Writing Workshop, Grades 3-5. She is a coauthor of the second grade Units of Study in Opinion, Information, and Narrative Writing, with Lucy Calkins. Stephanie's next book from Heinemann will be about facilitating independence in primary, elementary, and middle school classrooms. She loves to integrate play into all her teaching. Piazza, Jean Jean has been a leader in the SIM (Strategic Instruction Model) network centered and governed by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. The Center for Research on Learning at KU has been involved in translating evidence-based research on instruction to practical teacher materials for students in upper elementary, middle, and high school. Jean used these specific teaching techniques in the classroom in Muskegon, Michigan and Cody, Wyoming prior to retirement. Since retirement she has worked on a number of school reform projects that focused on changing instruction at the classroom level while working with the system and organization to facilitate and support those changes. Jean brings a total of 40 years of combined professional teaching experience. Price, Barrie Jo Dr. Price has consulted with the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Schools, educational organizations and other non-profit groups worldwide since 1979. She is a former Board Member for The Association for the Advancement of International Education (AAIE). She served seven years on the Advisory Council for the George Lucas Education Foundation and continues to serve that group as a speaker and. She also served as a board member for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. She has been a consultant to the National Association of Elementary School Principals, The MAIS PLACE, 100 People Foundation, and various companies & agencies, including managing content for Newslinks for International Schools Services, Princeton, and America Reads Online Book Reports, U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Price writes a regular column for a variety of publications in education, business and technology. She is also a reviewer for three professional journals and technology editor for a professional organization’s journal. She was nominated, along with Dr. Anna McFadden, for the Blackmon-Moody Award; this award recognizes the outstanding professor at The University of Alabama (2010). The nomination of Price and McFadden as a team recognized their collaborative work. Her international awards include being selected for the Paul G. Orr Award for Service to Schools in Colombia, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean (2008), The Hall of Fame for The Association for the Advancement of International Schools (2008), and The BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) MAIS Sword of Excellence (Mediterranean Region) in 2005. In 2013 The University of Alabama created The Barrie Jo Price Award for Innovation in Technology in International Schools, to be given annually in recognition of her work internationally. Dr. Price's research interest is the social impact of computer-mediated communications on organizations and society. Her recent publications include co-authored chapters including Computer-mediated Collaboration in the Handbook on Research on Computer-mediated Collaboration (Kelsey & St. Armant, Eds., 2008), Technology: A Tool in Internationalizing Education in Internationalizing Schools (S. Carber, 2011 and Factors in Fluidity of Leadership in Emerging Contexts: Technology Access and Use in Technology as a Tool for Diversity Leadership: Implementation and Future Implications (Lewis, J., Green, A., and Surrey, D. (Eds.). Dr. Price is professor of Interactive Technology, Institute for Interactive Technology (http://iit.ches.ua.edu), College of Human and Environmental Sciences, The University of Alabama. She was inducted into Alabama’s prestigious Denny Chimes Society in 2008. She is also a founding partner of emTech Consulting (1980), www.emTech.net. In collaboration with Dr. Anna McFadden, she directs a graduate specialization in interactive technology; they have also been charged with creating U of Alabama's first MOOC to debut in 2014. Her BAMA email is [email protected], and her personal email is [email protected]. Her SKYPE is barrie.jo.price. TWITTER: emTechTweets. Price, David David Price is the Assistant Principal of Middle School at Carlucci American International School of Lisbon (CAISL). He was a social studies teacher for more than 15 years, but now is part of CAISL’s Uncarved Block teaching Team. Rahm, Marta Marta Rahm has worked in the Nutrition field for 12 years in both the United Stated and Italy. She has worked as a Library Media Specialist at AOSR since 2005. She combines passion for food and research by working with young adults on issues of academic integrity, and through the organic garden on campus, on issues of sustainability. Ryan, Julie Julie Ryan is currently a Senior Associate with Search Associates. Previously, she was the Lower School Principal at the American School in London and at two US elementary schools. She is a trainer for the Principals Training Center and serves as a Commissioner of the Middle States Association of Schools and Colleges. Schwartz, Jeremy Jeremy Schwartz is a Technology Integration Specialist at the American School of Madrid in Spain. He also serves as a MAIS Regional Coordinator for the World Virtual School project. Mr. Schwartz started his career 12 years ago as a Science and Math teacher at both Middle School and High School levels. Throughout the past several years he has gradually shifted his area of emphasis to technology integration for both teachers and students. Previously, Mr. Schwartz has worked in Valencia, Spain and Santa Rosa, California. He earned a B.S. from the University of California in Berkeley and a M.S.T. from the University of Florida in Gainesville. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Seeds, Jennifer Jenny Seeds is a Grade 1 Teacher and Team Leader at The American School in London. She has a Masters in Literacy and integrates literacy and science using the Project Approach. Sousa, Victoria ESL teacher for 18 years – Beginners – Grades 1-5 and PFL teacher for 11 years _ Advanced level – Grade 5. Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology. Stetson, Kathy Kathy Stetson is the Executive Director of the Central and Eastern European Schools Association (CEESA). She coordinates professional development opportunities for educators in the region and provides leadership for CEESAs Annual Conference. She also provides support for cultural awareness, student activities and athletic programs across the CEESA region. Ms Stetson was the Senior Account Executive for International Partners for NWEA (Northwest Evaluation Association) in Portland, Oregon, for 12 years and pioneered NWEA's Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) onto the global stage. She coordinated enrollment and professional development activities as well as provided project management services for international schools. Ms Stetson has a broad background in K-12 education serving as an elementary teacher, principal, central office administrator, consultant and professional development coordinator. She went to UC Berkeley and Portland State University for her undergraduate studies and has a Master in Education from Lewis and Clark College, where she also received Administration and Superintendent Certifications. [email protected] St. Onge, Eva Eva St. Onge has taught high school biology and environmental science for 10 years with extensive experience advising various extracurricular clubs, including the Science Club, Global Issues Network, and the Go Green Club, in which an organic garden on campus not only grows food but cultivates concepts of sustainability to students in school-wide cross-curriculum activities. Suazo, Chris Chris Suazo is beginning his ninth year of teaching at the American School of Madrid. Prior to that, he taught band for sixteen years at the elementary, middle and high school levels in Colorado, twelve of which were in the Boulder Valley School District. He currently teaches beginning 5th grade winds and percussion, concert band, jazz band, music technology and IB Music at the America School of Madrid. He earned his Ph.D in Music Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2003 and has presented at the Colorado Music Educators’ Annual Conference, the International Society for Music Education Conference and the Mediterranean Association for International Schools Annual Conference. He is an active member of NAfME and ISME and has published in the Colorado Music Educators’ Journal. Ungless, Clive Based in London, Clive Ungless is Director of International Operations for Finalsite, a company providing web solutions for schools in 65 countries worldwide. Educated at London University and the Royal College of Music, Clive began his working career as an BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) orchestral musician. He has worked for many years in international education in a variety of roles including Upper School Dean, IT Director, and Communications Director. Clive joined Finalsite in 2007 and has worked with many schools to help them update and re-envisage their web presence. Clive is a frequent speaker at international education conferences across the world, speaking of on web technologies and digital learning. Urbina, Ricardo Ricardo Urbina is the Director of Sales-International Education at Clements Worldwide, a multi-line insurance brokerage firm and cover holder of Lloyds of London with offices in Washington DC, Dubai and London. He holds a BS in Finance from University of Scranton and an MBA from Villanova University. Urbina has over 8 years of experience working with International Schools worldwide. His constant school campus visits allow him to gain an unequal understanding of school risk management needs as well as employee benefits structures and school budget constraints. He is currently working on his Risk Management Certification designation. He can be reach at [email protected] Waite, Lauren Lauren Waite received her M.Ed. in Elementary Education from the University of Florida and is currently the elementary technology for grades PreK-5 at the American Overseas School of Rome (AOSR). She hosts students in the computer lab and also collaborates in the classrooms with teachers and students to create curriculum-based projects that integrate many different technologies. She has had the opportunity to present at both the MAIS and Rome International Schools Association (RISA) conferences in the past and is looking forward to another great experience of learning and sharing. Walter, Amy Amy Walter is a teacher, literacy leader and team leader at The American School in London. Amy is from New York, where she worked extensively with Reader's and Writer's Workshop. She has been in London for nine years; during this time she has acted as a consultant for a number of schools in Europe. Wong, Gabrielle Gabrielle Wong is the Upper School Librarian at Casablanca American School. She has over ten years of library experience and her professional interest is the development of information literacy skills from middle through high school. Woodruff, Sue Sue has been a leader in the SIM (Strategic Instruction Model) network centered and governed by the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. The Center for Research on Learning at KU has been involved in translating evidence-based research on instruction to practical teacher materials for students in upper elementary, middle, and high school. Sue used these specific teaching techniques in the classroom in Muskegon, Michigan and Cody, Wyoming prior to retirement. Since retirement both she has worked on a number of school reform projects that focused on changing instruction at the classroom level while working with the system and organization to facilitate and support those changes. Sue brings a total of 40 years of combined professional teaching experience. BIOGRAPHIES CONCURRENT SESSION LEADERS (in alphabetical order) Xu, Lanting Lanting Xu currently teaches Chinese at the American School in London and serves as K-12 World Languages Department Head. She is also a co-founder of the China Global Exchange Program at ASL. Prior to joining ASL, she launched and developed Chinese programs at La Jolla Country Day School and Bellarmine College Preparatory, both in California. She has also taught Chinese at Harvard University, Monterey Institute of International Studies, and Kenyon College. In 2008 and 2011, she served as Chinese Language Director at Middlebury-Monterey Language Academy. Lanting holds Master's degrees from Harvard University and Peking University. She is the co-author of a high school textbook series, Huanying: An Invitation to Chinese. Lanting has received many teaching awards, including “Educator of the Year” by San Jose Magazine in 2007. WITH SPECIAL APPRECIATION OFFICE OF OVERSEAS SCHOOLS AND SCHOOL FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES Our sincere appreciation to the Office of Overseas Schools & Faculty Representatives The American-sponsored overseas schools play a significant role in the international endeavors of the United States. They not only serve the educational needs of U.S. children overseas, but also enroll children from host and third countries. One of the most serious difficulties overseas schools face is their isolation from current trends in education in the United States. To help overcome the obstacles caused by distance from the United States, the Office of Overseas Schools has long encouraged and supported the development of regional associations to provide American-sponsored overseas schools with a variety of educational services. The Office of Overseas Schools deserves recognition for their constant support of MAIS and our member schools, a special thank you to: Dr. Beatrice Cameron, Regional Education Officer serving Near East, South Asia, the Mediterranean, Canada, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Dr. Keith Miller, Director of the Office of Overseas Schools. Please know that we are aware that serving as the MAIS Faculty Representative is an important position in ensuring that MAIS maintains an effective method of communication with the member schools. In addition to serving as the MAIS conduit of information, the Faculty Representatives perform many other duties, such as soliciting and screening possible teacher presentations, coordinating their school’s conference attendance and reviewing all aspects of the Conference Program in order to best advise MAIS on how to most efficiently utilize our resources for the benefit of the Membership. In every case there is a tremendous commitment of time and personal resources. We appreciate the many sacrifices of both time and financial resources. Your professionalism and commitment to MAIS form one of our great strengths. Thank you! Eileen Bolton Achaoui, Casablanca American School Carla Beltramini, International School of Trieste Edite Briosa, Carlucci American International School of Lisbon Kelli Griffin, American Cooperative School of Tunis Ikhlas Ouazzany, Rabat American School Sara Kattam, George Washington Academy Amalia Sandoval, American School of Madrid Richard Sperry, American School of Barcelona WITH SPECIAL APPRECIATION SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS Our sincere appreciation to our Sponsors and Exhibitors Apple, Inc International Schools Services Buffalo State, SUNY Jostens, Inc. 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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt WCBS International Insurance Services International DIRECTORY ALPHABETICAL BY ORGANIZATION Adma International School Fatka-Keserwan-Lebanon, Fatka 2654, Lebanon Tel. +961 3229535 • Fax +961 9 740224 Email [email protected] • Web www.admais.edu.lb Husni Dr. Nabil Loving Husni Cathy Conner School Principal [email protected] Co-Delegate [email protected] American Education Reaches Out Web www.projectaero.org (AERO) Woolsey Naomi Project Director [email protected] Al Nahda National Schools P.O.Box 815, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Al Hosani Khalifa Al Junaibi Basema Tel. +971 24477600 • Fax +971 24477894 Email [email protected] • Web www.nahdaschools.com [email protected] Co-Delegate Deputy Director General [email protected] Ambrit Rome International School Via Filippo Tajani, 50, Rome 00149, Italy Alonzi Anna Tel. +39 65595305 • Fax +39 65595309 Email [email protected] • www.ambrit-rome.com [email protected] Kindergarten Teacher Italian Teacher Annamaria.dipasquale@ambrit -rome.com Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] Italian Teacher Laura.guarnieri@ambrit -rome.com Director [email protected] Pringle Margaret Middle School Principal Margaret.pringle@ambrit -rome.com Rinaldis Anna Grade 3 Teacher [email protected] Grade 3 Teacher julie.sabatucci@ambrit -rome.com Kindergarten Teacher [email protected] Di Pasquale Anna Maria Gartner Lucie Guarnieri Laura Mullane Bernard Sabatucci Julie Walters Jennifer American Cooperative School Cite Taeib Mhiri, BP 150, Laouina 2045, Tunisia of Tunis Tel. +216 71-760-905 • Fax +216 71-761-412 Email [email protected] • Web www.acst.net Bredy Allan Director [email protected] Bredy Julie Secondary Humanities [email protected] Secondary Science & Math [email protected] Decker Kathy Marketing/Communication [email protected] Decker Mark Secondary Principal [email protected] Hewett Gregory Secondary Humanities [email protected] Lytle Richard Academic Support, Grades 3-5 [email protected] Paul Siddhartha Secondary IB Physics/Chemistry [email protected] Curriculum Director [email protected] Calcagni Tifin Peacock Susan DIRECTORY ALPHABETICAL BY ORGANIZATION American International School in 11 Kassos Street, P.O. Box 23847, Nicosia 1686, Cyprus Cyprus Tel. +357 22 316345 Web www.aisc.ac.cy Ermogenous Hariklia Joy Grade 1 Teacher/Literacy & Assessment Coordinator [email protected] American International School P.O. Box 8090, Masaken Nasr City, Cairo 11371, Egypt in Egypt Abushakra Walid Tel. +202 617-4001 • Fax +202 617-4002 Email [email protected] • Web www.aisegypt.com Chairman & Superintendent [email protected] American Overseas School Sede Secondaria Italiana, Via Cassia 811, Rome 00189, Italy in Rome Ostapuk Renee Tel. +39 6334381• Fax +39 633262608 Email [email protected] • Web www.aosr.org ES Resource Specialist [email protected] Pfannl Beth Head of School [email protected] Rahm Marta Secondary Librarian [email protected] Secondary Science [email protected] Elementary Technology [email protected] St. Onge Evan Waite Lauren American School in London One Waverly Place, London NW8 0NP, United Kingdom D'Erizans Roberto Tel. +44 20 7440-1492• Fax +44 20 7449-1350 Web www.asl.org K-12 Director of Curriculum and Instruction [email protected] HS World Languages and Cultures Teacher [email protected] Kirstein Jennifer LS Grade 2 Teacher/Team Leader [email protected] Seeds Jenny LS Grade 1 Teacher/Team Leader [email protected] Walter Amy Grade 3 Teacher and Literacy Leader [email protected] DeSimone Nina K-12 World Languages Department Head/Teacher Xu Lanting [email protected] American School of Barcelona Calle Jaume Balmes 7, Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona 08950, Spain Tel. +34 93-371-4016 • Fax +34 93-473-4787 Email [email protected] • Web www.a-s-b.com Austin Dawn MS Teacher [email protected] ES Principal [email protected] Hennessy Michael L. IB History [email protected] Kelly Nina ES Teacher [email protected] Killion Jenny ES Teacher [email protected] Knight Tania ES Teacher [email protected] Lujan Marta HS Teacher [email protected] Miguez Luisa MS Teacher [email protected] Director [email protected] Pribyl Lisa ES Teacher [email protected] Ramirez Julie ES Teacher [email protected] Steen Katie ES Teacher [email protected] Stuhan Maggie ES Teacher [email protected] Cena Johanna Pingitore Mark DIRECTORY ALPHABETICAL BY ORGANIZATION American School of Madrid Apartado 80, Madrid 28080, Spain Tel. +34 91-740-1900 • Fax +34 91-357-2678 Email [email protected] • Web www.asmadrid.org Arab Thamer Baralt Ariane Co-Delegate Former Headmaster’s Secretary [email protected] LS Music Intern [email protected] LS Grade 3 Teacher [email protected] LS K2 Intern [email protected] US Dean of Students [email protected] Dailloux Blandine US French Teacher [email protected] Duguid Megan Jean Co-Delegate Farpour Sholeh Head of Admissions [email protected] Fernández Martha LS Spanish Teacher [email protected] García Juliana LS Spanish Teacher [email protected] Gayarre Rosario LS Spanish Teacher [email protected] George Andrew US Math & Science Teacher [email protected] Gómez Maribel MS Spanish Teacher [email protected] Burger Emma Campbell Karen Cantrell Claire Cullen Kimberly Grewe Barbara Co-Delegate Grewe Gene US English Teacher [email protected] Hortal Jesús Director of Administrative Services [email protected] Keating Liz US Librarian [email protected] Koebele Christina LS K2 Intern [email protected] Tech. Integration Specialist K-12 [email protected] LS Spanish Teacher [email protected] Magaw Laura K3 Intern [email protected] Mariné Mercedes LS Spanish Teacher [email protected] LS Counselor / Psychologyst [email protected] Head of Technology [email protected] MS PE / Health [email protected] Nugent Mike MS Director [email protected] O'Brien David MS Guidance Counselor [email protected] O'Hale William Headmaster [email protected] Ortiz Juan US Director Técnico [email protected] Perks Meghan US Biology Teacher [email protected] Phillips Linda LS Art Teacher [email protected] Reykdal Joanne US Director [email protected] Livesay Lori Day López Mª Felisa Marsh Melissa Montalban Fernando Natvig Johnathan Rodríguez Esther Sánchez María-José Liceo Sorolla –Language Department Head US Spanish Teacher [email protected] DIRECTORY ALPHABETICAL BY ORGANIZATION American School of Madrid Apartado 80, Madrid 28080, Spain (continued) Tel. +34 91-740-1900 • Fax +34 91-357-2678 Email [email protected] • Web www.asmadrid.org Sandoval Amalia Alumni Coordinator [email protected] US Science & P.E. 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