Natalie Kunst is the MYP Coordinator at Preshil School in Melbourne. In addition to the coordinator role, Natalie is also the MYP Design, Visual Arts and DP Film teacher! We have an awesome discussion about interdisciplinary units, working from home during lockdown and permaculture! I am confident that you will really enjoy this episode! For an expanded description of what … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #29 – Justin Bedard – Innovation with JUMP! Foundation
Justin Bedard, of the Jump! Foundation, spent his childhood playing in the islands of Indonesia and his formative years exploring and learning in China. He has a strong passion for educational innovation, and he is recognized for his commitment to youth programs around the world. He has filled his life with organizational consulting, leadership facilitation, community development, and time playing … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #28 – James Bleach – JambleD&T
James Bleach is the Head of Design and Technology at Tanglin Trust School in Singapore. Many listeners will be familiar with him through his creation of classroom resources that are featured on this website and Facebook group known as JambleD&T. We talk about our shared love of all things D&T and what inspires us to share our experiences. I am … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #27 – Ashton Simmonds – Designer to Educator
Ashton Simmonds is Australian but currently works as an MYP Design teacher in Japan. Designer by trade, Ashton later discovered that he enjoyed teaching. Like so many of my guests, he started down one path and somewhere along the way switched over to teaching Design. We talk about his school, students and projects he is working on. Two points of … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #26 – Jon Halligan – CP through VIE Education
Jon Halligan has held many roles from teacher to school leadership. Jon worked in multiple education institutions from primary to tertiary, state and private, from the UK to the UAE. For the last 5 years, Jon worked as the Head of Development & Recognition for the IBO in The Hague. Jon has several startup projects that he is currently working … Read More
