Our mission at International School of America is to provide engaging and enriching global education from anywhere. We offer a top-tier curriculum and personalized instruction that moves with each child’s education and goals. As a result, our students benefit from hands-on and project-based learning opportunities that help them solve problems, think critically, and consider the world beyond their local community.

- Developed a Google EDU private international school recognized by the Florida Department of Education.- FIS is a carbon neutral, distance learning school focused on preparing our students for an ever-changing world. Our goal is to educate our students in the areas of climate science, green energy, conservation and sustainability.

5th Grade Humanities Teacher and IT Specialist

Recognition: - 2013/2014 Faculty Global Leader Award Winner- 2012/2014 Faculty Global Leader Award Winner- 2013/2014 21CL/Pearson International Teacher of the Year FinalistLeadership Responsibilities:- Upper Elementary Team Leader (2014-Present)- Upper Elementary Service Learning Coordinator (2012-Present)- Elementary School Student Council Advisor (2012-Present)Classroom Skills include:- Built Grade 5 standards-based curriculum using UbD- Worked with team to create a multiage literacy groups- Created authentic, integrated assessments Technology Skills:- Experience in 1:1 setting with both MacBook and iPad- COETAIL Certified- Google Apps for Education Qualified Educator- Khan Academy Ambassador- Presented at Global Educational City "Just Learning" Conference on using NearPod in the Classroom Service Projects Include:- Coordinating fundraising efforts to purchase 12 tablets (with keyboards/mouse and Microsoft Office installed) for the Jenam Children's Center on Jeju Island- Coordinated fundraising efforts for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, raising over $7,000 school wide, which was donated to Childfund for disaster relief- Sponsor 8-year old child in Thailand via Compassion International- Helped coordinate the Terry Fox Run (in partnership with neighboring schools) to raise funds for Cancer

Subjects Taught:7th Grade Geography (5 years)6th Grade Humanities (1 year)6th Grade World History (1 year)6th Grade Language Arts (1 year)