InquiryEd.com and TheIBLibrary.com proudly present….

Aligned with International Baccalaureate, CIS, and NEASC accreditation standards for libraries, teachers and schools and focused on the special needs of international schools.

The

International

School

Library

Collection

Please allow us to introduce a unique collection of

library titles, aligned, and curated by IB teachers and

librarians from around the world to meet the needs of

your school, teachers and students.

For Your Teachers: All of the titles have been extensively researched and tagged using

IB pedagogy. This allows teachers and students to search the collection using IB

terminology (ATLs, Transdisciplinary Themes, Central Ideas, Learner Profile Attributes,

Learning Attitudes, Key Concepts, International-Mindedness, Global Contexts, etc.). The

collections are perfect for busy teachers wishing to locate just the right titles for their

lessons. Also, social-emotional tags have been applied to support the needs of

Guidance/Pastoral Counselors. Dual language and translatable books support the needs

of your diverse ESL requirements.

For Your Library: Accreditation standards are increasingly focusing on the information

science role and function in international schools. Acquisition of these titles in either print

or digital (or both) will provide the evidence you need to demonstrate understanding of the

librarians role in providing inquiry education and international-mindedness to diverse

constituencies. Whether you are starting from scratch, or wish to integrate with an existing

digital platform we can meld seamlessly with your needs. Showcase your commitment to

the ATLs by being proactive in recommending resources during unit planning. Introducing

this tailor-made collection to your school will position the library at the heart of inquiry

process and further your goal of offering diverse cultural perspectives.

For Management: The physical collection can be purchased in bulk at a steep

discount, or delivered free with a digital subscription. The digital collection uses a simple

subscription model which allows multi-user unlimited access. This is ideal for homework,

library and class use. Also, we customize your installation to match your school’s colors

and logo, thus extending the school’s branding and showing your commitment to digital

education.

For the Student: Not only are the books fun and easy to read, they are available on

any device, at any time. Furthermore, this collection fosters international-mindedness

and cultural diversity. Students of all ages can collaborate on projects and connect in

reading challenges with students, librarians and teachers around the world.

We look forward to having the opportunity to discuss this offer and demonstrate our

commitment to your school. For further details please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,

Lisa MacLeod - Managing Director Sue M. Gwilliam - MCLIP

Advisory Board - Teacher Advocate Advisory Board - Library Advocate

Boca Raton, Florida, USA Murren, Switzerland

Management Executive Summary:

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• Appropriate for IB /CIS /NEASC schools.

• Strongly supports compliance with accreditation

standards for library resources, ESL, international-

mindedness in a global context.

• Appropriate for existing schools or new schools.

(We build special library packages if desired).

• Easy implementation for staff. Personal service and

technical support provided.

• Works with your existing digital platform or can be

used stand-alone.

• Customized school branding furthers your

marketing.

• Foster global citizenship and international-

mindedness. Mother-Tongue / First Language

solutions available to assist with ESL/ELT issues.

• Multiple finance and license options starting as low

as $500 USD for unlimited simultaneous usage of

the digital collection. Reading Fundraiser and

Adopt-A-School option available.

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The digital collection will be branded with the

logo of your school. We match the look and feel of your

website for the digital collection. As parents help their

children login, read and complete homework

assignments, your branding on this leading edge

platform will reinforce your school’s message of quality

education provision and digital leadership.

Executive Summary: Marketing Customized School Branding Enhances Marketing

Librarian Executive Summary:

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• Matching ebooks and print books from multiple publishers with over

100+ awards. Quarterly additions to digital library at no charge.

• Curated and aligned with IB, CIS, and NEASC pedagogy.

• Searchable curation using IB terminology for easy retrieval.

• Stand-alone or integrate with your current digital library and LMS.

• Simple subscription model allowing multiple simultaneous user

access without limits.

• Collection awareness posters, training, and documentation

provided. Position the library as the hub of Inquiry and

international-mindedness in your school.

• Boost the cultural diversity of your library. Over 40 different

countries represented by authors and subjects.

• Custom multi-language “mother tongue” collections easily added.

• Our Reading Fundraiser option can make the entire collection free.

(This is not a book selling fundraiser, it is a reading fundraiser and

extremely easy to implement as we handle all the details).

Teacher Executive Summary:

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• Free for teachers. Sign up and use the same day.

• All IB PYP and MYP ATLs, Transdisciplinary Themes, Global

Contexts, Learner Profile Attributes, Learner Attitudes are covered

(and easily found through keyword searches).

• Easy to use in classroom. Convenient for homework. Offsite

access allowed and encouraged.

• International-mindedness and global “connect and collaborate”

activities are included for each title providing real world connection

and action/reflection.

• Translation projects easily support cross-disciplinary teaching. We

allow and encourage translations of our books. Contact us for more

information on this project.

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IT Executive Summary: Easy Implementation,

Stand-Alone or Integrated With Your

Technology.

This special collection of titles is

prepackaged and ready to go. It can

be used stand-alone or integrated

with your existing LMS. We typically

will dialogue with your IT/ICT,

teachers, media specialists and

library teams to plan a smooth

implementation.

The digital system is free for

teachers. This allows the evaluation

committed to obtain valuable

feedback on the collection before

purchasing.

In special situations, like China

or Africa, we can deliver the entire

collection to your local servers.

The digital collection

can be integrated with

your LMS or stand-

alone.

Our library science

advisors stand ready to

assist you with catalog

integration for both the

physical and digital

collection.

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Each book is also assigned social and

emotional tags to assist Guidance/Pastoral Counselors

and provide further applicability to more users.

Guidance / Pastoral Executive Summary: Social - Emotional Tags are Applied to All Titles

The Following Diversity-Social-Emotional

Topics are Covered.

(Partial List)

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Manners, ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Feelings,

Bullying, Self Acceptance, Diversity, Self esteem,

Friendship, Problem Solving, Physical Challenges-

Speech Impediment, Stuttering, Eye Glasses,

Culture- West Indies, Christianity, Middle Eastern,

Asian, Tibet,.. More…

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International-Mindedness: Trending (Students Will Enjoy Having Global Pen Pals)

Multilingualism and intercultural

understanding

For the IB, learning to communicate in

a variety of ways in more than one

language is fundamental to the

development of intercultural

understanding. IB programmes, therefore,

support complex, dynamic learning

through wide-ranging forms of expression.

All IB programmes require students to

learn another language. Intercultural

understanding involves recognizing and

reflecting on one’s own perspective, as

well as the perspectives of others. To

increase intercultural understanding, IB

programmes foster critical appreciation of

many different beliefs, values, experiences

and ways of knowing. The goal of

understanding the world’s rich cultural

heritage invites the IB community to

explore human commonality, diversity and

interconnection.

Global engagement

Global engagement represents a

commitment to address humanity’s

greatest challenges in the classroom and

beyond. IB students and teachers are

encouraged to explore global and local

issues, including developmentally

appropriate aspects of the environment,

development, conflicts, rights and

cooperation and governance. Globally

engaged people critically consider power

and privilege, and recognize that they

hold the earth and its resources in trust for

future generations.

http://ibo.org/en/digital-toolkit/brochures-flyers-

and-posters/ ,

http://ibo.org/globalassets/digital-

tookit/brochures/corporate-brochure-en.pdf ,

http://ibo.org/globalassets/digital-

tookit/brochures/ib-continuum-brochure-en.pdf

“PYP (including the Early Years) lays the

foundation of International-

Mindedness. It opens the minds of

Teachers, Students and Families

beginning at an early age. When this

focus starts in PYP, carries through MYP,

then into DP, the International-

Mindedness of Students is that much

stronger. It is more broad in thinking, less

narrow minded or superficial. It doesn’t

just skim the surface, it would have had

time to grow in the minds and hearts of

the Students, with the support of their

Teachers and Families, and be very

deeply rooted by time they get to DP.”

Lisa MacLeod

Director & Teacher Advocate

The IB Library.com | InquiryEd.com

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

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International-Mindedness and Global

Citizenship is Built In

Each physical book and ebook

is connected to a global online

community. Teachers can post

projects, see what other children

around the world are doing, and

connect in multiple languages.

The inquiry education concepts of “Reflection and

Action” are supported with a global emphasis. We help

students get involved with other students and projects

around the world.

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Library Performance

The breadth of resource provision is a major

component of evaluation within the accreditation

process. Having a matching digital and print library

that meets the needs of students is a plus for access.

Social-emotional, diversity, and international-

mindedness elements are also core features of the

library of the future. Providing Mother-Tongue / First

Language resources for EAL/ELL and multi-language

students further extends the usefulness of the collection.

Good governance requires evidence-based acquisition,

ensuring appropriateness of resources and value for

money.

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In the era of tight budgets the built in usage reports

are critical. Having a collection that specifically addresses

the needs of teachers, students, and the accreditation bodies

is paramount. Connecting the library to the PYP curricula

brings more usage to the library.

Built By International Library Specialists for the

Real World of Librarians.

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Award Winning Books.. From Authors Around the

World… Published by Top Companies.. Available

Direct or from your Current Library Supplier.

Each title (print and ebook) has

an ISBN and is available world-

wide through Ingram, Baker &

Taylor, or other established library

suppliers with full metadata which

is easily integrated with your LMS.

You can buy directly from us at

a significant discount. There are a

total of over 50 Awards granted to

the books in this collection so you

are buying top quality work for your

PYP collection.

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We represent over

100 publishers

with top quality

content. It is easy

for us to put

together special

collections in

multiple

languages.

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It is very easy to “search” for resources to

support a particular lesson or homework assignment.

The collection is not only tagged with IB pedagogy, it

includes Social-Emotional Tags, International-

Mindedness keywords and more. This is a sample

record from the digital collection. (Do you have a book

on European Folktales yet?)

Easy Retrieval by Teachers

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Our simple to use digital ebooks are easily read in

the classroom or anywhere in the world. They can be read

on any device from tablets to computers to smart phones..

The digital collection is easily integrated with your

technology or can be used stand-alone.

Teachers Can Project The Ebook in the Classroom or use the Print Book. Parents and Students can read the ebook on any device.

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The Teacher and Student Guide for each title

was written by IB trained teachers and educators

following the guidelines and principals of inquiry

educational concepts. The Guides can be used “off the

shelf” or your teachers can customize them for your

particular school. Each Guide also includes a specific

recommendation for a library research

activity to connect!

Teachers Will Love the Prepared Teacher & Student Guides that Go With Each Book.

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Optional: Support a less fortunate school.

Instill Global Citizenship and International-

Mindedness in your students.

If your school purchases a school license, we can

handle all the details of connecting your students and

your school with a less fortunate school. Their school

will receive a full set of the IB Library resources and will

be able to connect and collaborate on the same ebooks

with your students via our safe and secure inquiry

collaboration site. Teach your students to help others.

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A Reading Fundraiser Can Boost Your

Library Collection (and Make this

Collection Free):

Our technology conveniently can support a Reading Fundraiser

for your school and library. (In the US, we see about $50 to $100 per

student raised in this manner). Even in a small school of 250 students

this is a significant number and certainly more efficient for your staff than

a book fair. Working closely with your team, we handle all the details,

from providing sign-up forms, to tracking, to payment.

The PYP collection is ready now. The MYP collection is following

closely behind.

The PYP Collection: 200+ curated ebooks and matching print books focused on the needs of international schools. Aligned with International Baccalaureate, CIS, and NEASC accreditation standards for libraries, teachers and schools.

PRIMARY

YEARS

Library

Collection

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The PYP Collection has been Aligned and

Curated Extensively.

Show your teachers the

search terms available. Acquiring

curated resources that pinpoint

the needs of teachers is every

librarians’ dream. While librarians

aim to offer general coverage and

encourage browsing, if the

collection specifically is aligned

with standards, administrators and

teachers will appreciate the

forethought used in bringing a

collection of this sort to the

school. During budget

discussions, this is paramount.

The curated PYP Collection

meets the needs of librarians,

teachers, parents and the

school. The digital and physical

collections are truly user-

friendly and aligned with

Transdisciplinary Themes,

Central Ideas, Learner Attitudes,

Learner Profile Attributes, Key

Concepts… and much, much

more.

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Each book is categorized by the IB Transdisciplinary

Themes and then further by Central Ideas, Learner Profile

Attributes, Learner Attitudes and Key Concepts. All subjects

are covered, including many of the harder to find subjects such

as Guidance, Art, Music, Language, and more.

.

Teachers Will Love the Organization of the Books

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Transdisciplinary Themes, Learner

Attitudes, and Learner Profile Attributes… Also

included and searchable.

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Organized by International Baccalaureate Pedagogy

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Appendixes:

1. Applicability to the 2014-15 IB Library Performance Rubric

2. Applicability to the IB Approaches to Learning (ATLs)

3. Sample Book Metadata

4. Sample Book Covers

5. Licensing Options

a. Free for teachers

b. Library License

c. School / Other License

6. Implementation Questions for School, Library, and Teachers.

7. An International Team of Contributors

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The following points illustrate how the PYP Collection supports elements of

library performance evaluation..

•Ensure that Collection Development is informed and focused. The PYP Collection is focused

specifically on the multicultural needs of K-5 International Schools.

•Demonstrate curriculum knowledge by offering patrons resources to meet their Inquiry needs.

The extent of alignment and curation shows a deep understanding of curriculum knowledge. Further, each

title has numerous inquiry based lessons and exercises in the associated Teacher and Student Guides.

•Showcase the understanding of Information Literacy as one of the cross-curricular Approaches to

Learning (ATLs). Each title is cross-referenced with other titles for cross-curricular activities. Also, teacher

and student guide also has library research projects suggested within.

•Be proactive in collaborative planning with teachers, sharing your resource expertise. We provide the

librarian with numerous ways to bring this collection to the teachers attention. Once the teaching faculty sees

the alignment within the collection, collaborative planning will occur naturally.

•Facilitate speedy access to the information students need for deep understanding of topics. With the

digital collection, we offer immediate keyword searching for further reference on any topic both within our

collection. Not only can students go deeper into their subjects, with our global connections we can provide

deep understandings that include collaboration with students in other countries.

•Boost cultural diversity in the library and be confident that it’s age-appropriate and current.

Approximately 50 countries are connected inside the PYP collection. The grade levels are certified by

teachers and the information is current and timeless.

•Promote reading for pleasure with an import of attractive new titles. Quarterly updates are provided at

no cost to the digital collection. The technology facilitates reading from home, while traveling.. anywhere.!

Reading contests and Reading Fundraisers are promoted throughout the year.

•Use the collection as a focus for promotional events and activities for the school community. The

PYP collection is connected to the world. Through our global connections, we offer numerous opportunities

for helping others, connecting to others, and coming together for global citizenship.

•Attract new library patrons who prefer digital formats. Digital formats are now “a must” for leading

educational institutions. Our digital collection can become the backbone for your digital future, or it can

integrate easily with what you already have.

•Match print and Ebooks to suit your readers’ preferences and learning styles. Not only do our print

books and our ebooks match, we provide numerous ways to connect with the format of the reader’s choice.

•Customise and extend the collection to meet the changing student profile. We offer extensive “custom

collection” services. Whether you need more titles in multiple languages, or more titles in a certain niche, our

special collection department can assist.

Appendix 1: Applicability to the Librarian Performance Rubric.

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Familiar to MYP but new to DP this month. ATLS are:

•· Communication

•· Organisation

•· Information Literacy

•· Problem Solving & Thinking Skills

•· Reflection

•· Collaboration

The student population in an international school is

transient so the schools need to be dynamic and

respond quickly to change.

From year to year, a library will be required to adapt the

Mother tongue fiction collections for example, to reflect

the current population.

Appendix 2: Approaches to Learning (ATLs)

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Appendix 3: Sample Metadata & Book List

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Appendix 4: Sample Book Covers

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Appendix 5a. Teacher Licensing Options

Licenses are free for teachers and based on size and customization options for

libraries and schools. After we receive your answers to the Implementation Questions

in Appendix 5 we can provide an exact quotation.

License Level Included

Teacher License

$ Free Unlimited Use.

200+ Award winning ebooks to choose from; New Ebooks added quarterly. Each book has its own Teacher Guide and Student Guide (Word format). Unlimited downloads and simultaneous usage is included. Organized and searchable by keywords and Transdisciplinary Theme, Central Idea, Learner Profile Attributes, Learner Attitudes, Social-Emotional Tags, Country and more. Available for projection on the classroom computer, or for reading on the tablet or smart phone. Free membership to www.InquiryConnection.com, a place for teachers and students to connect and collaborate globally. A complete Parent Communications kit is included to encourage reading at home and facilitate homework. 50% discount on purchasing print books for classroom or student use.

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Appendix 5b: Library Licensing Options

Licenses are free for teachers and based on size and customization options for

libraries and schools. After we receive your answers to the Implementation Questions

in Appendix 5 we can provide an exact quotation.

License Level Included

Library License Based on Size and Complexity of Library. Starts at $500 USD. Includes all of the “Teacher” functions … plus….. 20-50% Discount for Multiple Libraries in District or Region or Consortia.

Tracking and Usage Reporting for Budget Analysis. Custom integration of keywords with your LMS; Custom collection services available including extensive Mother-Tongue/First Language collections. Library Site Assistant assigned to respond quickly to your questions. Every teacher in school given a login. We help you promote the collection with News, Notices, Posters.. and other internal marketing materials. 5 Special “Library Information Projects” created to connect the collection to your library resources.

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Appendix 5c: School Licensing Options

Licenses are free for teachers and based on size and customization options for

libraries and schools. After we receive your answers to the Implementation Questions

in Appendix 5 we can provide an exact quotation.

License Level Included

School License Based on Size of School. Includes all of the aforementioned functions for Teachers and Libraries … plus…..

Custom branding for your school. Complete integration with your existing technology, or use as the basis for a complete digital collection manager. Add your documents or collections to our digital system. Parent Logins provided for homework tracking and at home reading. A Less fortunate school will be funded in your name if desired.

Custom License for Multiple Locations

Please contact us if you have a special situation or multiple locations.

Underprivileged? No Budget?

Please let us know your situation.

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Appendix 6a: Implementation Questions School, Library, Teacher

We envision an implementation team composed of your management, your librarian,

your teachers and your IT department. Please let us know how you would approach

this project if it comes to fruition. This is specific to your PYP Library. (We are

working on MYP). Remember, if you are a teacher, you may use the system at no

charge. Simply visit www.ThePYPStudent.com and register.

School Questions: What is your accreditation standing? New school? Existing School? Which governing body?

How many PYP (K-5) Students and Teachers? MYP? DP? Do you have an EYP program (nursery,

school or pre-K)?

What is your average class size? Do you use combination classes?

What is your school’s policy on computers, tablets, and technology for students? Do you have an IT

department for student technology.

Do you have a branded digital reading system?

Do you use ManageBac, or Atlas or other management system? (Our content can interface with any

system).

Please describe the ESL/ELT issues that you do or do not face.

Is a fundraiser of interest, or does it not fit within your culture?

Would your school be interested in assisting a less fortunate school?

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Appendix 6a: Implementation Questions

Library Questions:

What is the background of your librarian staff and team? How many? Etc.

Are you more interested in the digital system, the print books, or both for your collections?

If you are interested in print books, are you are looking to boost the regular, catalogued library stock,

or add a special collection. Who is your current physical book supplier?

Do you allow teachers to buy print books directly? Or do they buy through you, the Librarian?

Do you have an LMS for PYP? Do you have an LMS for digital? Please discuss.

Do you have a digital reading system for PYP or any level? Please discuss.

What is your catalog management philosophy and system? Is your existing PYP library organized

more by the traditional Dewey Decimal system? Or, have you created a system specific to the needs

of your school?

Please describe the ESL/ELT issues that you and your constituents do or do not face. Do you have

adequate mother-tongue / first language resources?

What PYP programs currently exist to foster information literacy and other research skills that

connect the library to its constituents?

How do you currently publicize new collections to your teachers and students?

What are the social-emotional learning requirements that you face and how do you feel about the

resources you have available to you?

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Appendix 6b: Implementation Questions

Teacher Questions: Do you teach in groups, or teams? Who moves around, you or the student?

Which of your teachers have the most difficulty finding Inquiry Educational materials that meet the

requirements of your school or accreditation body? Please discuss.

Please describe the ESL/ELT issues that you do or do not face.

What programs currently foster “international-mindedness”?

How hard or easy is it for you to find resources in your library that meet your school’s educational

pedagogy? (Such as Transdisciplinary Themes, Central Ideas, Learner Attitudes and Learner Profile

Attributes that are used by IB, realizing that your school may have different terms).

What are the social-emotional learning requirements that you face and how do you feel about the

resources you have available to you?

Do you assign reading homework? Do your students have digital reading devices at home?

How involved are the parents in your class or school?

Would you buy books for your class with your teacher budget?

We are able to adapt our Teacher and Student Guides very easily to any school’s format. Would you

please send us a copy of what you currently have available?

Would you be interested in having the ability to upload all the existing Teacher materials from your

school into a central repository?

Do you project books? Do you have a digital whiteboard? Please discuss your ‘in class’ technology.

Appendix 7: Featured International

Contributors- TheIBLibrary.com

At The IB Library.com we are proud to have a highly diverse, global and experienced group of internationally-minded teacher, parent and author advisors and contributors. Here are just a few: Lisa MacLeod, USA - The IB Library.com Director, IB PYP Teacher & Parent Advocate Lisa’s passion is global education for our younger people. That's why she’s proud to be a leading member of our team at TheIBLibrary.com. Lisa is a former 2nd Grade Teacher at Morikami Park Elementary IB World School. She has been extensively trained, and experienced, in the IB PYP Programme by the International Baccalaureate Organization®. She has over 16 years of classroom teaching experience including Team Leader, New Teacher Mentor and Workshop Creator/ Presenter on “Surviving Your First Year of Teaching”. Lisa graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BAE from Florida Atlantic University with a Florida Teacher Certification grades 1-6 with ESOL Endorsement. Through Substitute Teaching and Volunteering she continues to stay active in the school community. She has worked with students at all ability levels, from grades Pre-K through Grade 5. She is also the proud author of “My Primary Years Reflection Journal“- a specialized printed student journal that exhaustively conforms to IB pedagogy. http://thepypstudent.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/MyPrimaryYearsSchoolJournal.pdf

Sue M. Gwilliam, Switzerland – MCLIP, IB Librarian, Accreditation Officer & Library Advocate

Sue is an IB trained Librarian and a Chartered Member of CILIP (the UK professional association). As Library Advocate on the IBLibrary team, she brings a wealth of experience from many library sectors and now specializes in school libraries. As a Head of Department in an international senior school, Sue managed a library serving a multi-lingual ESL student body representing 42 nationalities and following a variety of programmes. Recently she has moved to an international, bilingual Prep. school, in a dual role as Librarian and Accreditation Officer. She has expertise in Council of International Schools (CIS) & NEASC whole-school accreditation - which includes ensuring libraries meet the standards set for membership of these two esteemed organisations. As Chair of the ‘CIS & NEASC Re-accreditation Steering Committee’ at a prestigious Swiss school, she successfully lead her colleagues through a four year school-improvement process. Her philosophy is that libraries foster international-mindedness, through the provision of carefully selected resources and opportunities for global connections. Based in Switzerland, Sue loves to connect with peers from around the world to find collaborative opportunities in education.

Bianca Koster, China- Vice Principal, IB PYP Coordinator, Teacher Contributor & Advisor Bianca Koster is originally from the Netherlands. She has taught various programmes in the Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles (Curacao) and USA. Bianca was the Principal of the Dutch School in Ghana and worked as an educational consultant in the Netherlands Antilles and Ghana. For the last five years Bianca has been at Changsha WES Academy, an IB PYP World School in China, where she is the vice principal, founding PYP Coordinator, and teaching Early Years-grade 1. Bianca is a qualified Dutch elementary teacher, has a post-graduate Diploma in Pedagogy and an MA in Multidisciplinary Studies from Buffalo State University, New York, USA. Besides these qualifications, she has an extended Curriculum Vitae with a wide variety of courses and trainings. Bianca has also led various educational projects and presented workshops in the Caribbean, USA, Ghana and China.

Featured International Contributors-

TheIBLibrary.com

Rachel McLeod, Australia- IB PYP Coordinator, Teacher Contributor & Advisor Rachel comes from Melbourne, Australia. She gained her Bachelor of Education from Melbourne University and most recently her Masters in Educational Leadership from Deakin University. She has taught overseas at International schools for nearly 15 years. Rachel has taught students from a range of age levels including Pre-K, Grade 1, Grade 2, ESL, and for the past 9 years she has worked in the role of PYP Coordinator. Rachel is passionate about student learning – she cares deeply about what students are taught, how they learn and what students then do as a result of their learning. This passion aligns perfectly with the philosophy and approach of the Primary Years Programme. Rachel has helped several schools with their PYP journey from the consideration phase to the evaluation visit. She is an IB educator who is qualified for IB site visits and IB consultancy. Rachel has worked in China for the past 10 years, where both of her children were born. Rachel and her family will soon be departing Asia and will be heading to Eastern Europe where Rachel will continue in her role as a PYP Coordinator. She will be assisting her new school with their upcoming IB Evaluation visit.

Tiziana Ciccone, USA- Reggio Emilia, Montessori Advisor, Teacher Contributor, Author Tiziana is the Founder, President & Curriculum Director of Reggio Kids. She graduated from Humber College with Honors in Early Childhood Education, specializing in Developmental Delays. Adding to her education, she earned a Montessori Teaching Diploma. Tiziana has over 30 years of experience working with children and their families and has been the Executive Director of several preschools. Since 1997, her efforts have been directed toward studying the Reggio Emilia Approach, fascinated by its unique pedagogy and deep respect for the child as a participant in the learning process. Exploring this approach, she joined an American Study Tour to the preschools of Reggio Emilia, Italy in 2003 and then again in 2011. She has traveled throughout North America and abroad to in her research. In 2013, Tiziana joined the education faculty at Centennial College, teaching students about the Reggio Approach. She has acted as a program consultant for other schools, developing curriculum with a strong emphasis on the learning environment. Adding to her accomplishments, Tiziana is now a children’s book author. She currently has six books published, and many more on the way.

Lynette Chia, Singapore- Teacher, Parent Contributor and Advisor Lynette Chia is an experienced preschool and kindergarten teacher from Singapore. She has more than 7

years of teaching experience, educating children from 3 to 6 years old. She specializes in integrated learning

and encourages children to explore and learn about the world around them.

Meenakshi Chadha, India- Parent Contributor and Advisor Meenakshi Chadha is in Delhi, India. She holds an MBA degree with dual specialization in Human Resource and Marketing. She is the proud mother of a 4 year old daughter, Anshika. Anshika loves gardening and animals. She has a keen interest in Science. She wants to become a veterinary physician when she grows up.

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For more information please contact Lisa@TheIBLibrary.com