Vanessa R Chaperlin's Page

Profile Information

Subject area expertise: OCT - I/S History, Politics

Grade level(s) taught: grade 7, grade 8, grade 9, grade 10, grade 11, grade 12

Present status: I am currently teaching

Language(s) you can instruct in: English & Spanish fluently
Little French

Number of years teaching experience: 1-4

Skills & Interests: Global Education
Holistic Education
Health and Sport
Music and the Arts
Current Global Affairs
Writing

If you have done work internationally, where and in what capacity?: Mexico - International Academic Assistance Program (ESL)
China - Secondary English and Politics teacher
Kuwait - Middle School Physical Education teacher

If you are willing to volunteer, in what area(s):: curriculum development, workshop facilitation, regional support

How did you hear about us and a few words why you want to join EBB:: I came across TWB while researching Global Education online.
I am currently doing workshops in the Middle East (Kuwait, Doha in March, and Cairo in April) focused on GEd and I am interested in learning more and doing more for our world through education. I am applying for Masters in Curriculum Development back at OISE/UT and hope to help TWB in this area next school year 09-10. TWB is what education needs for building a just and sustainable future, and I want to be a part of the action.

Upcoming Conferences:

March 12-14, Doha, Qatar
Educare: Global Issues Conference
I will be facilitaing a simulation game called WHORM (World History of Racism in Minutes) for students and teachers who attend the workshop.

April 4-7, Cairo, Egypt
NESA Conference
I will be presenting a workshop on the implementation of Global Education into our classrooms and curriculum.