Ian Dickinson, Principal, Pigeon Mountain Primary School, New Zealand
“Our school has been working with Andrea for a number of years now, and we have developed a concept-focused, contemporary, and authentic curriculum for our incredible learners! Without question, Andrea has empowered our teachers and leaders to take brave, student-focused decisions about learning, and our levels of understanding around our children's journey through our school have been elevated immeasurably.”
Ian Dickinson, Principal, Pigeon Mountain Primary School, New Zealand
“Our school has been working with Andrea for a number of years now, and we have developed a concept-focused, contemporary, and authentic curriculum for our incredible learners! Without question, Andrea has empowered our teachers and leaders to take brave, student-focused decisions about learning, and our levels of understanding around our children's journey through our school have been elevated immeasurably.”
Ian Dickinson, Principal, Pigeon Mountain Primary School, New Zealand
Xi’Lan Liangjitan International School
“Tania Lattanzio is an inspiring educator. We first met in 2010 when she co-led the IB workshop leader multi-programme training in Hong Kong. It was some of the most powerful training I had ever taken part in. Tania possesses in-depth programme knowledge, pedagogical understanding and boundless energy. In 2015, as curriculum director at International School of Busan in Korea, I was able to bring Tania out to work with our entire teaching staff. She facilitated and inspired large and small groups of PYP, MYP and DP teachers with a focus on conceptual learning and differentiation. Tania generously shared folders of resources and a plethora of strategies for the teachers. Multiple teachers remarked that "Tania's was the most powerful workshop they had ever attended." As the Secondary Principal at Xi'an Liangjiatan International School over the past four years, I have brought Tania out multiple times to work with large and small teams of PYP, MYP and DP teachers. The work Tania has done with teams of teachers is transformational. The understanding of the importance of differentiation and conceptual learning has grown and this can be seen and felt in classrooms throughout the school. Tania's words resonate and supported teachers to understand that contemporary classrooms are not places where "all students are doing the same things at the same time." Through subsequent visit teachers' knowledge about differentiation and conceptual learning has deepened. We look forward to welcoming Tania out for a third time to XLIS this coming year so we can drill down further on differentiation and conceptual learning in the classroom”.
Daun Yorke, Secondary Principal, Xi’Lan Liangjitan International School, Xian, China
“Tania Lattanzio is an inspiring educator. We first met in 2010 when she co-led the IB workshop leader multi-programme training in Hong Kong. It was some of the most powerful training I had ever taken part in. Tania possesses in-depth programme knowledge, pedagogical understanding and boundless energy. In 2015, as curriculum director at International School of Busan in Korea, I was able to bring Tania out to work with our entire teaching staff. She facilitated and inspired large and small groups of PYP, MYP and DP teachers with a focus on conceptual learning and differentiation. Tania generously shared folders of resources and a plethora of strategies for the teachers. Multiple teachers remarked that "Tania's was the most powerful workshop they had ever attended." As the Secondary Principal at Xi'an Liangjiatan International School over the past four years, I have brought Tania out multiple times to work with large and small teams of PYP, MYP and DP teachers. The work Tania has done with teams of teachers is transformational. The understanding of the importance of differentiation and conceptual learning has grown and this can be seen and felt in classrooms throughout the school. Tania's words resonate and supported teachers to understand that contemporary classrooms are not places where "all students are doing the same things at the same time." Through subsequent visit teachers' knowledge about differentiation and conceptual learning has deepened. We look forward to welcoming Tania out for a third time to XLIS this coming year so we can drill down further on differentiation and conceptual learning in the classroom”.
Daun Yorke, Secondary Principal, Xi’Lan Liangjitan International School, Xian, China
International School of Berne
“In November 2019, the International School of Berne was fortunate to have Tania Lattanzio from the IGE team join us for 3 days of inquiry and exploration into the potential impact of concepts on our teaching and learning. Each day challenged our teachers to look for different perspectives in how we plan, teach and assess from our youngest learners in our Early Learning Center through to our High School students. As a result of these 3 days, our teachers were not only much better equipped with tools and techniques to enhance the learning experiences through a conceptual lenses, they were also more confident in catering to the diverse range of learning needs of our students”.
Scott Jackson, Campus Principal, International School of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
“In November 2019, the International School of Berne was fortunate to have Tania Lattanzio from the IGE team join us for 3 days of inquiry and exploration into the potential impact of concepts on our teaching and learning. Each day challenged our teachers to look for different perspectives in how we plan, teach and assess from our youngest learners in our Early Learning Center through to our High School students. As a result of these 3 days, our teachers were not only much better equipped with tools and techniques to enhance the learning experiences through a conceptual lenses, they were also more confident in catering to the diverse range of learning needs of our students”.
Scott Jackson, Campus Principal, International School of Berne, Berne, Switzerland
Dresden International School, Dresden, Germany
“Over the course of five years and at two different international schools (NIST in Bangkok, Thailand and Dresden International School in Dresden, Germany), I have worked closely with Tania Lattanzio to review curriculum, support teacher understanding of concept-based learning and teaching, and to develop materials to foster student inquiry. Tania’s knowledge, passion, and staunch commitment to learning are infectious and motivate teachers to improve. Tania has a unique way of connecting with all teachers and differentiates to meet their needs. She is personable and brings a sense of fun and joy to her sessions - teachers automatically engage with her and leave well-equipped and prepared to positively impact student learning and success. I highly recommend working with Tania Lattanzio - you won’t be disappointed!”
Beth A. Dressler, Primary Principal and Deputy Director, Dresden International School, Dresden, Germany
“Over the course of five years and at two different international schools (NIST in Bangkok, Thailand and Dresden International School in Dresden, Germany), I have worked closely with Tania Lattanzio to review curriculum, support teacher understanding of concept-based learning and teaching, and to develop materials to foster student inquiry. Tania’s knowledge, passion, and staunch commitment to learning are infectious and motivate teachers to improve. Tania has a unique way of connecting with all teachers and differentiates to meet their needs. She is personable and brings a sense of fun and joy to her sessions - teachers automatically engage with her and leave well-equipped and prepared to positively impact student learning and success. I highly recommend working with Tania Lattanzio - you won’t be disappointed!”
Beth A. Dressler, Primary Principal and Deputy Director, Dresden International School, Dresden, Germany
Geelong Grammar School: Toorak Campus, Melbourne, Australia
“I have personally known and worked with Tania Lattanzio since 2006 in various capacities. Within the last 12 years, I have contracted Tania over 12 to 18 months at these schools: Canadian International School, Singapore, Chatsworth International School, Singapore and more recently, Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus, Melbourne Australia.
Tania has supported each of the schools with our curriculum development in various areas such as: IB PYP Programme of Inquiries, whole school workshops in Units of Inquiry development; development of conceptual curriculums for specialist subjects (Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Drama and Mandarin), and for stand-alone subjects such as Health and Mathematics. Tania has worked with small and large groups of teachers, as well as one to one with teachers and leadership teams.
Tania’s approach to the professional development she offers has moved the teachers and the schools forward in their development of curriculum. The teachers’ confidence to deliver their classroom teaching and learning programmes improved as a result. Tania’s warm and gentle approach, supporting teachers has made her a very welcomed visitor in each of the schools. Tania’s UpToDate knowledge of curriculum practices and pedagogy has improved the overall learning and teaching programmes at each of the schools in which she has worked. The most effective changes have occurred because Tania returns and builds on the practices and understandings from previous visits.
Overall, I can wholeheartedly recommend Tania Lattanzio for in-school or regional curriculum development workshops, supporting an inquiry pedagogy and constructivist learning in schools”.
Mario Guaci, Head of Learning and Teaching / PYP Coordinator , Geelong Grammar School: Toorak Campus, Melbourne, Australia
“I have personally known and worked with Tania Lattanzio since 2006 in various capacities. Within the last 12 years, I have contracted Tania over 12 to 18 months at these schools: Canadian International School, Singapore, Chatsworth International School, Singapore and more recently, Geelong Grammar School, Toorak Campus, Melbourne Australia.
Tania has supported each of the schools with our curriculum development in various areas such as: IB PYP Programme of Inquiries, whole school workshops in Units of Inquiry development; development of conceptual curriculums for specialist subjects (Visual Arts, Music, Physical Education, Drama and Mandarin), and for stand-alone subjects such as Health and Mathematics. Tania has worked with small and large groups of teachers, as well as one to one with teachers and leadership teams.
Tania’s approach to the professional development she offers has moved the teachers and the schools forward in their development of curriculum. The teachers’ confidence to deliver their classroom teaching and learning programmes improved as a result. Tania’s warm and gentle approach, supporting teachers has made her a very welcomed visitor in each of the schools. Tania’s UpToDate knowledge of curriculum practices and pedagogy has improved the overall learning and teaching programmes at each of the schools in which she has worked. The most effective changes have occurred because Tania returns and builds on the practices and understandings from previous visits.
Overall, I can wholeheartedly recommend Tania Lattanzio for in-school or regional curriculum development workshops, supporting an inquiry pedagogy and constructivist learning in schools”.
Mario Guaci, Head of Learning and Teaching / PYP Coordinator , Geelong Grammar School: Toorak Campus, Melbourne, Australia
International Community School of Abidjan
“We were fortunate enough to have Tania Lattanzio (Innovative Global Education) spend a week with us at ICSA in September 2019. During that time, Tania worked with a range of teachers, covering all ages and subjects. Before the visit, Tania ensured that she familiarised herself with the context of the school so that she could be well prepared. Tania worked with individual grade level and subject teams to craft exciting, student-centred units of inquiry, everything from PreK to Grade 8 Maths. She helped teachers to understand the concepts behind the units, emphasised the need for hooking students in and keeping them engaged, and ensured that there was a clear flow from the framing questions to the assessment task, allowing for student questions and choice. She worked very efficiently with the time she had. She was able to respond to the individual needs of teachers instantly. At the end of the week, we benefited from having well written units which acted as models for future units, a broader understanding of inquiry and conceptual understanding, and a clearer picture of assessment tasks and rubrics. Tania concluded her visit with a whole-staff interactive session on the use of provocations to stimulate learning. This was well received, providing strategies that could be instantly used in classrooms. Tania is extremely knowledgeable about curriculum, innovations in education, resources and strategies. She is quick to gauge a situation and to respond accordingly, and is extremely efficient. She is a pleasure to work with and I recommend her highly as a consultant”.
Kath Adams, Curriculum Coordinator, International Community School of Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire
“We were fortunate enough to have Tania Lattanzio (Innovative Global Education) spend a week with us at ICSA in September 2019. During that time, Tania worked with a range of teachers, covering all ages and subjects. Before the visit, Tania ensured that she familiarised herself with the context of the school so that she could be well prepared. Tania worked with individual grade level and subject teams to craft exciting, student-centred units of inquiry, everything from PreK to Grade 8 Maths. She helped teachers to understand the concepts behind the units, emphasised the need for hooking students in and keeping them engaged, and ensured that there was a clear flow from the framing questions to the assessment task, allowing for student questions and choice. She worked very efficiently with the time she had. She was able to respond to the individual needs of teachers instantly. At the end of the week, we benefited from having well written units which acted as models for future units, a broader understanding of inquiry and conceptual understanding, and a clearer picture of assessment tasks and rubrics. Tania concluded her visit with a whole-staff interactive session on the use of provocations to stimulate learning. This was well received, providing strategies that could be instantly used in classrooms. Tania is extremely knowledgeable about curriculum, innovations in education, resources and strategies. She is quick to gauge a situation and to respond accordingly, and is extremely efficient. She is a pleasure to work with and I recommend her highly as a consultant”.
Kath Adams, Curriculum Coordinator, International Community School of Abidjan Côte d’Ivoire
American International School Johannesburg
“I first collaborated with Tania at AISJ as a Teaching and Learning Coach and Service Learning Coordinator to help teachers in building conceptual understanding in units of inquiry. Tania’s easy going personality and sense of humor were appreciated by teachers and admin at AISJ. She was welcomed back several times to continue to build conceptual inquiry into the curriculum K-12 by consulting with teams of teachers and through her engaging weekend workshops. After leaving AISJ to start Serve Learn Educational Consultants several years ago, I continued to collaborate with Tania. Her expertise helped us with our K-12 Serve Learn Curriculum enduring understandings and essential question refinement. I highly recommend Tania and Innovative Global Education for their workshops and consulting to schools or organizations wishing to build conceptual understanding”.
Tara Merks Barton, American International School Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa
“I first collaborated with Tania at AISJ as a Teaching and Learning Coach and Service Learning Coordinator to help teachers in building conceptual understanding in units of inquiry. Tania’s easy going personality and sense of humor were appreciated by teachers and admin at AISJ. She was welcomed back several times to continue to build conceptual inquiry into the curriculum K-12 by consulting with teams of teachers and through her engaging weekend workshops. After leaving AISJ to start Serve Learn Educational Consultants several years ago, I continued to collaborate with Tania. Her expertise helped us with our K-12 Serve Learn Curriculum enduring understandings and essential question refinement. I highly recommend Tania and Innovative Global Education for their workshops and consulting to schools or organizations wishing to build conceptual understanding”.
Tara Merks Barton, American International School Johannesburg, Johannesburg, South Africa