Thanks, Kimberly Mitchell for inspiring all of us to think beyond the norm and putting our students at the center. Leadership requires us to recognize the power each brings. Thank you for being you.

Excited to be at #CABE2023 representing International School of Portland and Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching! Come visit us to hear more about job and professional development opportunities!

Calling all early childhood teachers! Come learn with Lynn Cuccaro, M.Ed as we explore how to leverage play, brain science, and movement to support early literacy. May 12-13 International School of Portland. Register here: spearcenter.intlschool.org/events/ #playbasedlearning #inquiry

This has been a true labor of love, friends! Thank you so much for sharing La Experiencia with your Spanish-speaking colleagues and schools!👇 #inquiry #indagacion IB PYP @IBMYP IB Diploma Programme Robert Kelty

We are SO excited to start the Wondrous Classroom with Lynn Cuccaro, M.Ed in just a few minutes! #playbasedlearning #inquiry #playtolearn

"Sustained attention is a human commonality IF the task is engaging and motivating." The light table ice balloons were so enticing at the Wondrous Classroom, 5th graders couldn't resist joining in! #wondrousclassroom #learnthroughplay Lynn Cuccaro, M.Ed

This weekend, we brought some pride to the International School of Portland campus. As families, staff, and faculty arrived to campus, all smiled & many danced across the rainbows. Amidst all the rhetoric and hatred, we remain committed to being inclusive of all. #PRIDE #PrideMonth #ibpyp

MY FAVORITE SCHOOL MOMENT... I wanted to share a little secret with you about my most favorite part of being a school administrator at the International School of Portland. It's not what you think...WHAT'S YOURS???? #ibpyp International Baccalaureate #inquiry #dei #belonging #inclusion

Listen to the kids! When they find awesome hacks, let them lead :-)

When Ann is thousands of miles away studying Māori children's librarianship in NZ, she still finds a way to put in our fortnightly hold. You can take the librarian out of Oregon, but you can't take the Oregon out of the librarian? Get ready, books! International Baccalaureate #library #ibpyp

Educators...caption contest for the start of school

Educators...caption contest for how Tango represents the start of school!

Joyful Fridays! As the Head of School at the International School of Portland, I believe in the LearnerProfile. I was overcome with joy when our values came to life. #JoyfulFridays #ibpyp #inquiry #learnerprofile #Portland International Baccalaureate

#CraftingInquiry, presented by the @SpearCenterPDX is a few weeks away! Don't miss Dr. John Spencer, Yvonne Liu-Constant, and @theglobalcollab to learn, connect & grow with inquiry educators from around the world! Share widely! Register now: bit.ly/craftinginquir… International Baccalaureate

Kicking off #CraftingInquiry with Dr. John Spencer, Lynn Cuccaro, M.Ed and Yvonne-Liu Constant at the Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching #playful #inquiry

"Make Confusion Normal Again!" YES!!!!!! Thanks, Yvonne-Liu Constant for such a powerful statement about learning environments for all teachers to foster PedagogyofPlay #CraftingInquiry Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching International Baccalaureate

PLAYFUL CHALLENGE! What can we do with paper? What can paper do?

Great conversation w/ ʙᴏᴅᴏ ʜᴇɪʟɪɢᴇʀ about his journey in leadership and the work that he and his team are doing to continue to transform the International School of Portland into a center of excellence. Thanks Bodo. #ibpyp buzzsprout.com/2194408/145620…

We are thrilled to be welcoming Jo Boaler and Cathy Williams, cofounders of Youcubed, to the Spear Center this October! Registration is now open for Crafting Inquiry 2024. We'll see you in Portland! spearcenter.intlschool.org/general-inform… #conceptualmath #craftinginquiry #mathish

Love connecting with old friends #IBGC2024 in Washington, DC! It's amazing to see the thousands of educators committed to making the world a better and more peaceful place through the International Baccalaureate. Come check out the Spear Center for Excellence in Teaching table if you're around!