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Samar Beaini
With over 15 years of teaching experience across three countries, I bring a broad and practical perspective to modern education, shaped by a range of national and international curricula. Over the past five years, I have served as the IB Diploma Programme Coordinator, leading the implementation, coordination, and delivery of the programme at a whole-school level.
This role, as well as my own experience as an IB Biology, IB Chemistry and TOK teacher, has given me valuable insight into what truly works in IB teaching. From strategic curriculum design to impactful classroom practices, I’ve developed a strong understanding of how to align instruction with the core principles of the Diploma Programme. I’m particularly focused on the power of Approaches to Teaching and Learning (ATL) to support meaningful student outcomes across all subject areas. I’m passionate about sharing practical, evidence-based strategies that not only enhance student learning but also help teachers grow and refine their own professional practice.
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“AI Skills for Busy School Admin Teams by Tracy Anthony & Dennis Wollersheim”
I have already enhanced my skills over the past week – been able to interact with AI program to redraft, polish and give suggestions/ideas.
Frances Wong
Australian International School Hong Kong
Wendy – Notre Dame College
Unleashing Brilliant Brains: Boys, ADHD & the Power of Connection – Tony Vallance
This has been the best PD I have ever attended. As an ADHD’er myself (undiagnosed), the mother of an ADHD’er 21 yr old with some serious addictions and now teaching for the past few years in the VM space with ADHD students. I have over 25 years of policing and only recently a teacher and feel so privileged that I get to have an impact on these young people. So grateful Tony for the work you do.
Laura Hawxwell – Haileybury College
“Why Is This Young Person So Hard to Teach? Understanding the Diagnoses PDA, IED, ODD, CD and ASPD’ – Aphra Millis”
Aphra was great, so honest, down to earth and personable. I really loved the fact that she could talk to the topic both on a personal and professional level. She certainly raised awareness of a number of conditions and diagnoses that we are starting to see more of. Highly recommend her.
Laura Hawxwell
Haileybury College
Director – Individual Learning Needs
Tim Livy
I love the fantastic variety of workshops and conferences on offer. Always look forward to Critical Agendas PD’s.
Susan Snooks
The best P.D. I have attended in living memory!” I loved every minute of this engaging, interesting and informative PD. And I have been teaching for 40+ years!
Tamara Rundle
Passionate & Authentic Speakers – Meaningful Strategies
Paul Dillon
Keep up the fantastic PD opportunities! Very professional and well-researched workshops and conferences.
Ivana Ryan
Loved the passion of the Presenters
Rebecca Sim Mt Hira College
“Strategies to Thrive as a Year Level Co-ordinator by Sally Learey”
Sally was insightful and helped me to make clear connections to every day behaviours / emotions that I will need to recognise in my position. It really reiterated why I applied for this position in the first place as I think that often the purpose or the why is forgotten in an attempt to do everything for everyone.
Tina Hobbs – Administration Workshops
I have come away from this session feeling very inspired and so much more positive. I now have many new ideas/techniques/strategies regarding how I can better manage a workload that often feels overwhelming. Some of these can be implemented immediately while others are more long-term plans. Thank you for making this workshop so practical. I just wish that all school admin staff had the opportunity to undertake this course.