Sam is a motivated and passionate educator who has taught in upper-elementary for the past ten years. With a master’s degree in curriculum and instruction with a focus on reading, she is currently working at the International School Saigon Pearl in Vietnam as a Grade 5 teacher and the Elementary Department Coordinator, collaborating with her team and facilitating PD to improve and align literacy instruction and curriculum within the school. Having worked in both American and IBPYP frameworks, Sam is committed to designing engaging and transdisciplinary learning experiences that provide opportunities for students to make authentic connections and are inclusive to all students. She is also a lifelong learner who enjoys engaging with others of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.