Many nominees received wonderful praise from those who nominated them. Below we have shared one or two sentences from those paragraphs (if a statement was provided). Please ensure you only submit your vote once. If you submit multiple votes they will not be counted.
Newcomer of the Year Award
Aarti Verma from Healthy Planet TGA, India - "Ms. Aarti's passion, creativity, and commitment to overcoming challenges have made a significant impact in her classroom and students look forward to seeing her each day"
Angelique Tee from Hope International Academy Okinawa - "Throughout the past year, she has enthusiastically deepened her skills with the curriculum, with a true focus on supporting and encouraging the best out of every student in her class"
Daniel Lim from Futuraskolan Stockholm Bilingual - "Math is not a subject that is easily understood or liked, but Daniel is revolutionizing the way our students feel about the subject"
Dr Abhimanyu Sharma from Chandigarh College of Hospitality - "It helps me to showcase the teaching values, & I feel self-motivated by receiving the award, Any award or nomination is a zeal for betterment in the future"
Gerard Arthur from Nadeen International School - " Gerard has shown remarkable enthusiasm and dedication in implementing the IPC curriculum throughout the entire school. His commitment to engaging learners and the wider school community has been nothing short of inspiring"
Logan Aguiar from Chatmore British International School - "IShe is an asset to the team, and asset to the school but most importantly, a wonderful teacher who is transforming the lives of her children and their families. Well done, Logan! "
Maura Murphy from Rumukoroshe School - "Maura is a promising new teacher in the school who has made a remarkable impact during her initial year of teaching in our school. Her enthusiastic innovative teaching methods and dedication to their students' success are exceptional "
Mercy Ezara from Oshwal Academy Mombasa - "She has promoted team spirit among the teachers, encouraged learners and created a safe space for everyone"
Olusegun Adeniyi from RA International School - "Olusegun's dedication to art education and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) has earned him several national and global accolades. It is amazing that he could achieve these incredible feet in teaching IPC within a short period of time"
Prisca Nwokoro from RAIS - "Prisca made French Language visible and fun at RAIS. She is hardworking, dedicated and friendly"
Richard Björnsby from Futuraskolan Stockholm Bilingual - "Richard came in and introduced his own personal style of teaching and caring to the students. As a result, he is one of the most respected and trusted teacher in our school. And it has only been a month!"
Sabina K.C from GEMS Nepal - "She has imbibed the philosophy and ideals of the teaching-learning framework through the IPC and has made teaching-learning fun and effective for her grade-five students"
Community Engagement Award
Colin Gear from Hope International Academy Okinawa - "He has connected us to other ICA schools and networked for us on our behalf to bring in better systems to our school. He is a fantastic Educator who consistently puts students' learning first and foremost"
Margaret Paul from S M Shetty International School and Junior College - "Through these diverse and impactful projects, we have demonstrated a steadfast commitment to creating a compassionate, sustainable, and inclusive community. The leadership has not only transformed the school environment but also extended a positive influence far beyond its walls"
Pearline Silvanathan from Straits International school, Rawang - "Her perseverance, empathy, and dedication are truly commendable. Pearline's efforts have not only enriched our school environment but also positively influenced parents, local communities, and organisations in Malaysia"
Agnieszka Sawczuk from Futuraskolan International Rådan - "She has an outstanding ability to create a dynamic learning environment by integrating school activities with the after-school program. This collaboration benefits our students and makes their experience more cohesive and meaningful"
Florence Ashikogu-Bello from RA International School Bonny Island - "She is passionate about giving back to the community. She is a dedicated and compassionate teacher who goes all out to ensure that the needy are not left behind"
Radhika Sharma from Nehru World School, Ghaziabad - "Ms. Radhika is dedicated to ensuring maximum participation, recognising that this initiative not only motivates children to learn but also fosters robust relationships between the school and the grandparent community"
S. Prasilia Selvanathan from Tunku Putra-HELP School - "By educating my students and collaborating with my fellow team members, I have not only raised funds but fostered a lasting sense of environmental stewardship within my community. This commitment to combining education with action makes me a strong candidate for the Community Engagement Award"
IEYC Teacher of the Year Award
Nivine Abou Aichy from PDO School Muscat - "For the passions and dedication in promoting and advocating IEYC at school"
Nichola Mclean from Rumukoroshe School - "Nichola is an outstanding educator who consistently demonstrates exceptional International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC) teaching skills and deep engagement with early learners"
Manisha Sada Lepcha from Sanskriti International School - "She truly deserves this award because her inspiring leadership style, dedication toward understanding and applying IEYC Curriculum and positive impact make her a role model for all of us in Sanskriti International school"
Katy Freeman from Seoul Foreign British School - "At school, Katy is well respected by the parent community for the learning and values she brings to the learning spaces. To this end, parents (some of who are teachers also) have moved children to join the Foundation class in Seoul Foreign British School based on the reputation she has created"
Pamela Longjohn from RA International School, Bonny Island - "Mrs Pamela Longjohn makes learning child-centred and engaging. She uses individualized lesson plans tailored to suit her learners' needs"
Karen Ponce from St. George’s College - "She is a teacher who cares about her students and the particular needs of each one"
Ishika Kaul from Nehru World School, Ghaziabad - "I nominate Ishika for the IEYC Teacher of the Year Award due to her outstanding commitment to fostering an inquiry-based learning environment that promotes children's curiosity and holistic development. Since our IEYC journey began at Nehru World School in 2019, she has consistently created dynamic learning experiences"
Nazrin Aliyeva from Baku Oxford School - "Nazrin gets the nomination for her creative approach to delivering curriculum"
Shalala Ilhamli from Baku Oxford School - "She and her teaching assistant plan wonderful, interesting and engaging activities for the students. They are eager to teach and learn at the same time"
Shruti Gosavi from S M Shetty International School & Junior College - "Ms. Shruti has been a truly remarkable teacher in the Early Years Centre, and her genuine love for teaching shines through in everything she does. She creates a space where each child feels seen, heard, and genuinely cared for, making them excited to come to school every day"
IPC Teacher of the Year Award
Guiliana Biffi from St. George's College - "She is a leader in all senses and an excellent human being. She shares her knowledge with her peers and care a lot in the learning of her students. Parents are always grateful with her excellent job at the school"
Grace Raj from Crescendo HELP International School - "Grace has been instrumental in our school throughout our IPC Accreditation and has inspired teachers throughout the school with her passion for IPC. Her inspirational lessons lead to conversations between students and parents and we often receive feedback from the impact Grace has had on generations of learners"
Peter Tunna from North Zealand International School - "Revolutionised the way we approach IPC and guided us to an accreditation. Lives and breathes the shared vision, bringing the IPC to life for learners, teachers, leaders and the community"
Hendrik Smit from RA International School - "Hendrik has developed a distinctive approach to teaching the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) to Year 6 students, making learning both engaging and impactful. His methods not only captivate the children’s interest but also align closely with the Personal Learning Goals set out by the curriculum"
Angelique Tee from Hope International Academy Okinawa - "Angie has done a fantastic job embracing every aspect of the curriculum and make the learning fun and engaging for students. Students in her class enjoy coming to school, and work hard in their learning"
Sheetal Bhat from Futuraskolan Stockholm Bilingual - "This is a teacher who is always available to support her colleagues, who goes the extra mile for students and their parents. She works tirelessly to incorporate the IPC in all aspects of her work while making it fun, engaging and educational for her students"
Sarah Stuart from Rumukoroshe School - "Sarah has been instrumental at promoting reading (and literacy) within our school. Sarah offers extra training sessions within her own time to both parents and staff. Her love of this area is infectious and it's good to see how she has influenced others in the home/school partnership"
Jaynne Silva from Great International School - "She's a dedicated teacher, invested in her learner's development, outstanding creativity and knowledge. She is just amazing and anyone should aspire to teach with the same passion that she does"
Peter Sun from Jinan Thomas International School - "Hard-working on Math teaching and tailor IPC into daily teaching which making students more adaptive to IPC"
Inga Corlateanu from Heritage International School - "Thanks to Inga as an IPC teacher, we have a strong international education foundation that flows through our school, up to IGCSE and A Level. Inga is the type of teacher every school leaders wants in their school and on their team, in front of children"
Mateja Maričić from International British School Bright Horizons - "I am nominating Mateja Maricic for her exceptional dedication to her students and her innovative teaching methods. She consistently finds creative ways to present lessons that engage and inspire her students. Her personal approach ensures that each student feels valued and understood, fostering a positive learning environment"
Xin Rong Lim from Astor International School - "She is amazingly dedicated teacher who makes adjustments for our youngest students to school easy and smooth. Her classroom decorations are creative, she goes above and beyond to know every student, their family and background"
Francisca Silva from CPV International School - "This person deserves the award because we started implementing the IPC curriculum this year, merging it with our national curriculum. And Francisca has been truly committed to planning and teaching outstanding lessons that have the students absolutely engaged in the classes and activities"
Michael Toquero from Seri Mulia Sarjana School - "Michael has been leading the IPC team at our school with remarkable passion and dedication, consistently going above and beyond his responsibilities to ensure exceptional learning experiences for our students. Under his visionary leadership, our school has been able to broaden students' learning journeys by connecting with diverse communities and organizations across Brunei, enriching their education with real-world insights"
Nijuma Tamrakar from GEMS School Nepal - "She has skillfully integrated interactive teaching materials into her lessons while embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and International Learning Goals into her delivery. She ensures that her students are deeply engaged and actively participate in their learning journey through her efforts"
Anju Rajbanshi from GEMS School Nepal - "The candidate consistently demonstrates outstanding teaching skills and excels at engaging grade-five students. She has skillfully integrated interactive teaching materials into her lessons while embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and International Learning Goals into her delivery"
Maura Murphy from Rumukoroshe School, Port Harcourt - "An inspirational teacher who shares her knowledge with colleagues without hesitation"
Hayati Hashim from Taylor's International School Kuala Lumpur - "Hayati is an outstanding teacher. A few years ago ,Hayati worked on and led her IPC team for an IPC unit in our school. The unit is 'Negaraku'. This unit was introduced to us in conjunction of Malaysia's Independence Day and we have been using this unit since the introduction every year in August-September"
Pearline Silvanathan from Straits International school, Rawang - "Has a passion and drive for delivering and implementing strategies to support teachers teaching IPC in exciting and creative ways. Inspiring other teachers to take an enthusiastic approach to teaching IPC. Her professional development delivery on how to effectively research with children of all ages was incredibly informative and I have used the resources she has created to aid my own planning but also to support other teachers new to IPC"
IMYC Teacher of the Year Award
Sarah Morton from TradeWinds Academy - "She has masterfully crafted an amazing curriculum, combining the IMYC Big Ideas and learning goals with topics that are relevant to our incredibly diverse school community. Sarah's approach to her role as Key Stage 3 Leader, IMYC teacher AND English teacher is truly commendable"
Jay-R Evangelista from Hope International Academy Okinawa - "Jay-R consistently creates engaging, connected, and rigorous learning. On top of the high expectations he sets for his students, he has an uncanny ability to create a safe, welcoming, and loving environment that all students feel they can fail (that is growth!) and achieve"
Maurissa Horne from Precious Treasures International School - "Ms. M. Horne is not only an educator, but she is a facilitator who believes that the student is at the center of learning. She is invested in delivering the IMYC and has delivered amazing child centered learning which promotes choice and opportunities for all her learners"
Peter Tunna from North Zealand International School - "Peter Tunna is a very dynamic, sincere, hardworking teacher. He impresses the students with his good humour and he is always understanding and solving any conflict that may arise between students with patience. Students have full focus, when Peter is teaching. A fantastic teacher!"
Eleanor Francis from Rumukoroshe School, Port Harcourt - "Eleanor is an excellent middle year teacher. She knows how to captivate students' attention, make lesson interactive and fun and she keeps the student motivated and excited about learning. She fosters trust and respect students inspires curiosity in the student"
Cristina Stef from Futuraskolan International Rådan - "Cristina demonstrates exceptional collaboration skills and positive communication with both students and colleagues, embodying the core principles of the IMYC. Cristina truly exemplifies what it means to be an IMYC educator, and she is a role model for us all"
Maria Koutsoupaki from Futuraskolan International School of Stockholm - "Maria is a passionate and compassionate teacher who encourages agency in her learners, listens and respects the learner voice, and challenges the learners to be innovative not matter what their achievement level. She is respected and admired by the learners privileged enough to take her class and by the colleagues and leaders who work with her"
Marina Athokpam from GEMS School - "She has skillfully integrated interactive teaching materials into her lessons while embedding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and International Learning Goals into her delivery. She ensures that her students are deeply engaged and actively participate in their learning journey, through her efforts"
Leader of the Year Award
Peter Tunna from North Zealand International School - "Supportive has time for everyone, mentors staff members, leads through quality teaching and learning of the IPC. Promotes the IPC and ICA, recent lying spending time supporting a new IPC school in Japan to begin implementation of the curriculum"
Tammy Cyngier from Crescendo HELP International School - "Ms. Tammy goes above and beyond to help all the staff at CHIS with the IPC curriculum. She assists with the planning, often having one on one discussions and suggesting new and effective ways to make the lesson more engaging or adapting it to our own students. She has been the driving force for IPC at our school and is the biggest reason why were were able to achieve IPC Accreditation recently"
Helen Marshall from French International School Hong Kong - "A visionary for the IMYC at the school. Helen has been instrumental in the implementation of IMYC at FIS, and in addition to this she is part of the committee that overseas the development of the IMYC showcasing her dedication to the ICA"
Georgeta Gherghinoiu from Verita International School - "She’s been nothing short of phenomenal in leading our growing team of teachers over the last five years to deliver the IMYC curriculum in an excellent way. Under her leadership, our middle school has grown to now 18 teachers delivering top-notch instruction to about 150 students. She’s a real superstar, and we are so grateful to have her"
Yoshitaka Yamauchi from Hope International Academy Okinawa - "He is continually reflecting on his own approaches to communication, organization, and collaboration. He is an open listener and is welcoming to all members of the staff. We are very lucky to have him with us and are deeply impressed with this growth and efforts"
Mary Jane Luyon Fajardo from Sampoerna Academy BSD - "She is the best leader in Medan, and I wish she were still here with us"
Moses Ishiekwene from RA International School, Bonny - "His strategic thinking has been instrumental in steering the school towards academic excellence, while his effective communication skills have fostered a collaborative environment among staff and pupils alike. His influence extends beyond the classroom, inspiring a future generation of thinkers and leaders"
Maurissa Horne from Precious Treasures International School - "Ms. Horne has been a resilient IMYC coordinator. She is patient, supportive and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that teachers understand and deliver the curriculum. She is the embodiment of the IMYC"
Manisha Lepcha from Sanskriti International School - "Dedicated and passionate leader"
Shannon De Winnar from Astor International School - "Shannon is the most inspiring leader that I have worked with. She motivates me to be a better educator and supports me in all areas. She makes work enjoyable and I look forward to come to work because of her"
Colin Gear from Hope International Academy Okinawa - "Colin, has been immensely supportive and outstanding leader at our school. He always puts the students' well-being and improvement journey's first. It is thanks to him, that us newly acquainted with the ICA curriculum are able to strive and feel comfortable in our creativity"
Nishu Verma from Healthy Planet TGA School - "Ms. Nishu, a dedicated member of The Healthy Planet TGA school for the past 12 years, has been nominated for the Leader of the Year award for her exceptional contributions in implementing the International Early Years Curriculum (IEYC)"
Parul Sindhwani from Nehru World School, Ghaziabad - "Ms. Parul Sindhwani is a driving force in all aspects of teaching and learning in our Early Year Wing at Nehru World School, dedicated to leading a team of 26 teachers. She has expertly added to the implementation of the IEYC curriculum in the past 7 years, demonstrating skill in integrating various areas of learning into every unit"
Isha Tuladhar from GEMS School - "She demonstrates a deep understanding of every aspect of teaching and learning, guiding her team with clarity and purpose. Her ability to facilitate, support, and set an example for teachers is remarkable. She actively collaborates with international schools and local government organizations, fostering both leadership and learning in her environment"
Gulnaz Namazova from Baku Oxford School - "Gulnaz has demonstrated exceptional leadership in implementing the IEYC curriculum, guiding her team with enthusiasm and dedication. She consistently finds creative and engaging ideas for entry and exit points, inspiring her team to plan and execute lessons that captivate young learners"
Zahra Fajardini from Nizamia Andalusia School - "At Nizamia Andalusia School, Zahra has been instrumental in not only adopting IEYC but also in leading the implementation of IPC and IMYC. Her dedication and forward-thinking approach make her truly deserving of the ICA Leader of the Year award"
Margaret Paul from S M Shetty International School and Junior College - "She has truly been an exceptional leader this year, and her impact on our team has been nothing short of inspiring. Always approachable and leading by example, she brings a sense of integrity, dedication, and genuine positivity to everything she does"
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