C139: Specialist and Supporting Teachers: Honoring the Unique Role

Confessions of a PYP Teacher

Welcome to the second episode of my new series to support specialist and supporting teachers. I just want to let you know that in this space you are so valued. The work you do makes the rest of the school more complete. Never forget this my friends as you try to navigate your role within the PYP framework.
Before we begin, I want to honor the contributions of my friend Yuni Santosa who gave me so many ideas for this series. She is a fabulous educator who is so passionate about the PYP and creating meaningful learning. Yuni works as a PYP teacher at the International School Ruhr and is also an IBEN member and concept-based trainer. Yuni provides many contributions online through Toddle App and beyond and I’m so thankful to have her in my professional network.
Before we move forward, I want to clarify that these ideas are my personal opinion and not necessarily of the IB. You need to confirm everything with your IB consultant and/or IB world school manager. The ideas I am about to share are based on my experiences and observations. Now let’s get to it!
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