by Ali Ezzeddine | Oct 30, 2026 | General, Leadership
When I first started teaching in 2003, our school principal shared a metaphor with us that I have never forgotten. She told us about a whale facing a hunter in the ocean. Because the whale is so big, changing direction takes time, and by the time it manages to turn,...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Oct 2, 2026 | Leadership
One month as a PYP Coordinator: Learning, Connecting and Looking More Closely One month into my new role as a part time PYP Coordinator, I am beginning to move beyond the first impressions. The first week was mainly about getting to know people, understanding the...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Sep 14, 2026 | Leadership
After eight years of freelancing, traveling between schools, leading workshops, coaching educators and working with different communities, I decided to return to school life. This time, I was not arriving as a consultant or workshop leader. I was joining a school...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 28, 2026 | Leadership
Before we talk about planners, transdisciplinary themes, or lines of inquiry, let’s pause and ask:Do we really know each other as a team?Collaboration doesn’t start in a meeting, it starts with relationships. As PYP coordinators, our first responsibility is not to...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Jan 14, 2025 | Leadership, Policies
Culture 1: The school secures access to an IB education for the broadest possible range of students. (0301-01) Culture 1.1: The school implements and reviews an access and/or admissions policy that clearly describes the conditions for participation in the school’s...
by Ali Ezzeddine | Aug 25, 2024 | Leadership
As PYP coordinators, we are no strangers to change. The Primary Years Programme (PYP) is a constantly evolving journey to meet our students’ needs and the demands of an ever-changing world. When changes are introduced, it’s natural to feel the urge to implement...