The Owl 8/17/22

Amy Wyckoff, Librarian

We are pleased to introduce Amy Wykcoff, our new Librarian! Amy most recently served as a Youth Services Lead Librarian at Beaverton City Library (Main branch) where she planned and facilitated engaging programs and large-scale events. She especially loved presenting STEM programs, such as the annual Science Geek Out Festival, featuring science experts from a variety of fields (think beekeepers next to geologists, hydrologists, and astronomers).  She also presented a weekly STEM storytime for preschoolers, featuring engaging books and science-related activities.
From the United States
BA Sociology, Hunter College, NY
MA Library Science, Indiana University, IN
School Media Teacher Certification, East Carolina University, NC
Coursework for MA in Adolescent Education; Instructional experience in high school, middle school, and elementary settings.
Eleven+ years of teaching and library experience

Here is a message from Amy:

I am thrilled to be stepping into the role of Librarian here and have already been busy readying the library space and shelves for the return of our readers.  In my spare time, I enjoy exploring science. I’m an avid gardener, growing as much of my own food as possible, and love to spend time in nature. I enjoy hiking with my two adventure dogs, traveling, learning about other cultures, live music, and experiencing and creating art.  I have a 4-year-old daughter who is starting at ISP as well and we are both really excited about all the opportunities for the year ahead.
I look forward to meeting all of you amazing ISP families soon!   Please stop by during afternoon checkout from 3-3:30pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; I’d love to talk books and reading with you!

Wenyun Liu, Chinese Track 5th Grade

ISP is happy to welcome Wenyun Liu as our new Chinese Track 5th grade teacher! Many of you may already know Wenyun, as she was a substitute for us last year and a summer camp teacher. Wenyun has extensive teaching and academic content development experience teaching in the United States, the United Kingdom, and China. Most recently, she has been working as the main content writer and editor for WoHui Chinese online learning platform, serves K-12 Chinese learning students globally, while also substituting for PPS and independent schools. Prior to moving to the US in 2018, she was the Head of Senior School Mandarin Department at the Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong. Wenyun also has significant experience in translating and editing works from English into Mandarin, including several novels and nonfiction books.
From China
BA in Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language, Shanghai International Studies University, China
M.Phil. in Second Language Education, University of Cambridge, England
15 years of teaching experience
Welcome and Congratulations 恭祝, Wenyun!

Gabriela Gómez Bruballa, Spanish Track 5th Grade

ISP welcomes Gabriela Gómez Bruballa! Gabriela will be teaching 5th grade in the Spanish track. She recently moved from her home country of Spain, where she was a teacher for elementary and middle schoolers for many years. She also spent time in Manchester, England, teaching Spanish as a second language.
From Spain
BA in Primary School Teaching, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, Spain
BA Language Education, English, Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Catalonia, Spain
12 years of teaching experience
Bienvenido, Gabriela!

As a reminder, Wednesdays are Early Release Days. This will mean that dismissal begins at 2:00pm on Wednesdays instead of 3:00pm. This practice began last year to accommodate the need for faculty planning meetings. In order to balance both student contact time and reduce the strain to parent schedules, we removed all half-days as well as one grading day that had historically been part of the school year schedule.

Global Kids, our extended-day provider, starts earlier on that day to accommodate the early release.

Global Kids Extended-day Program offers children plenty of outdoor time, free play, fun enrichment activities, and healthy snacks after school until 5:30pm on regular school days. Global Kids also offers full day programming on some no school days and school breaks, from 8:00am- 3:30pm, which we call Alternative Days.
Regular School Day Program Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 3:30-5:30pm
Wednesday 2:30-5:30pm
Alternative Day Program Hours (No School Days):
8:00am- 3:30pm
Visit INTLSCHOOL.ORG/GLOBALKIDS/ for full program details, fees, & policies!
Please contact us at globalkids@intlschool.org with any questions.