Amanda Turiçi has been a valued member of the ILG School community for the past four years. She is an experienced educator with over 22 years of teaching experience in both public and private education, with 15 years as an IB Educator. From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Turiçi served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and has had the opportunity to live and work in the United States, Albania, Thailand, and Kosovo.
Ms. Turiçi graduated from Western Carolina University in North Carolina with a degree in Education. She is passionate about inquiry-based learning and creating meaningful, real-world learning experiences for students. Throughout her career, she has taught learners ranging from kindergarten through high school, including Grades 1, 2, 3, and 4.
As an IB educator, Ms. Turiçi is committed to continuous professional growth and has completed a range of IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) workshops, including Making the PYP Happen in the Classroom (Category 1), An Introduction to the PYP Curriculum Model (Category 1), PYP Inquiry (Category 3), PYP Play-Based Learning (Category 3), The Role of the Coordinator (Category 3), and Planning for Programme Evaluation (Category 3).
In her free time, Ms. Turiçi enjoys spending time with her three boys, reading (she is always happy to receive book recommendations!), and exploring new arts and crafts. She is excited to continue her journey at ILG School and to support students in becoming lifelong learners.
