What an amazing experience Jamie Winchell created for our students! #ourlibrarianisthebest #whyIB #oakpark97 #julianworks

Great morning chatting with middle school parents about #whyIB! IB is engaging learning opportunities that allow students to explore many perspectives in a rigorous and relevant way! #julianworks #oakpark97

Powerful conversations today with our middle school special education teachers around how specific learning experiences align with IB expectations and how we ensure those learning experiences are appropriately challenging and accessible. #whyIB #oakpark97

Inspiring day observing and chatting with 4th & 5th grade teachers at Irving! Thanks Carina Pruitt and Betsy Parkinson for organizing this connection between elementary and middle school teachers! ❤️#oakpark97 #julianworks

Loved seeing the IB Learner Profile up at Mann School! What are your strengths as a learner? #whyIB #julianworks Mann School Library

Great day at our elementary feeder schools having conversations about arts and foreign language classes! #julianworks #whyIB #oakpark97

Students are showcasing their #IBCommunityProjects in the Commons today. I am so impressed by their passion and knowledge! #julianworks #oakpark97 #whyIB

Mr. Beck is kicking off a new unit by asking his students to reflect on how the unit’s statement of inquiry connects to their lives. #whyIB #Makinglearningrelevant #oakpark97 #julianworks Next up, analyzing a short film through this lens!

The fun continues! Mr. Beck is getting his students excited to learn and explore ideas in their next unit through allowing them to make connections! #whyIB #oakpark97 #julianworks

Thanks to these talented ladies I have a new, fancy door sign! Thank you for choosing me as your “client” for your Design project! I love the final design!!! Design97 #whyIB #oakpark97 #julianworks

Living the Learner Profile #whyIB #julianworks #oakpark97

#whyIB #julianworks #oakpark97

“Competence precedes confidence.” “When we know we are getting better at something, we lean into it more.” The words of Zaretta Hammond , Zaretta Hammond, continue to inspire me! Thank you for opening this conversation up to everyone, Jim Knight 🇺🇦 #oakpark97 #julianworks

Wow! I just listened to final IB #MYPCommunityProject presentations by our 8th grade students and I am inspired and in awe! Our kids are truly making amazing, positive changes in our community. More to come! #MYPx2020 #julianworks #oakpark97

8th grade students, let's share your amazing #IBCommunityProjects! I am so proud of each of you for completing these inspiring projects. You have brought joy to so many during times when we need it most! #julianworks #oakpark97 #MYPCommunityProjects #MYPx2020

Our students continue to amaze and inspire me! For her #IBCommunityProject, this student truly brought joy to our community by offering a free concert. Her presentation gave me the happy chills! #whyIB #julianworks #oakpark97 #MYPCommunityProject #MYPx2020 youtu.be/T77zOr3FK40

For her #IBCommunityProject, this amazing 8th grade student created signs to post all around West Suburban Hospital thanking the workers. I love that these students are using this project to spread love and gratitude! #whyIB #julianworks #oakpark97 #MYPCommunityProject #MYPx2020

Not having our normally scheduled fundraising event did not stop this student from raising money for a cause that is more in need of support than ever! #IBCommunityProject #MYPCommunityProject #MYPx2020 #julianworks #oakpark97 covid-1919.godaddysites.com

This year our students have truly sparked joy and spread love for their #IBCommunityProject. This student created and distributed beautiful cards of gratitude for hospital workers. #MYPx2020 #MYPCommunityProject #julianworks #oakpark97 #whyIB

I am excited to learn more about our new reading curriculum! #d45