Angela Wilcox has been the MYP Coordinator at Hopkins North since 2012 and an IBEN workshop leader since 2020. Angela's roles at North have focused on equity and learning transformation; in addition to the MYP coordinator and instructional coaching, she has been the restorative culture coordinator since 2018 and was the AVID building coordinator from 2016-2023. This school year, Angela was part of the team that created and taught the new 6th-grade Learning Design course for the first class of North Middle School 6th graders. Her focus on equity, inclusion, and transformative justice through education grounds her professional development work with teachers. This workshop will explore ways to shift our focus on the MYP unit planning process so that all learners are engaged and thriving.
Angela is also President-elect of MNIB
MYP - August 13th
Amy Rouzer and Laura Charles
Amy Rouzer is the media specialist at Hayes Elementary School in Fridley. She has worked there since 2012. She loves working in a PYP school because there are so many opportunities for cross-curricular collaboration!
Laura Charles is the art specialist at Hayes Elementary School in Fridley. She is an art teacher because she can use art to teach both culture and creativity. The best part of her job is finding connections across curricula and cultures.
PYP - Half day August, 13th
9:00 - 11:30 am
Megan Koepsell
is an experienced global education leader with a passion for creating inclusive, student-centered learning experiences. With over 20 years in international education, Megan has led cross-functional teams, developed innovative academic programs, and launched one of the world’s first fully online International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs. She brings deep expertise in curriculum design, educator training, and online learning, along with a collaborative, human-centered approach. As a consultant with Eblana Learning, Megan is excited to support schools and educators in delivering impactful, forward-thinking learning opportunities for students around the world.
Eblana Learning was founded to address the real struggles international schools face today—keeping up with rapid tech changes, accessing trustworthy AI guidance and cutting through the clutter of AI information.
We focus on bringing ethical, sustainable AI into schools in a way that aligns with the values of the IB. We ensure schools have the optimal, trustworthy guidance when adopting AI practices and philosophy.
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