Biographies Daphne Said I studied English and Theatre at the University of Malta and then furthered my education at Loughborough, Leicester and LIPA. Every educational experience gave me an insight into teaching, working collaboratively with others and leading effectively. I joined the international school world in 2010 and have taught in Malta and Rome. ISTA was a great addition to my teaching experience, I have participated in festivals, professional development workshops and hosted festivals in Malta. Getting into teaching 17 years ago I never really thought I would be able to be a full-time teacher and artist… but it's happened. I've worked with students of different ages and many nationalities, performed in a variety of roles, on stage and on screen, and directed full scale performances. But above all through theatre I have met some amazing people that each have left a mark on my life. I am now an IB examiner focusing mainly on the Director’s Notebook component.
Lizzie Hodge I have always been interested in different cultures having grown up in Nepal, living there for twelve years. After a four year stint teaching in China, I am currently living and working in Cambodia, with my husband and two daughters. Teaching theatre and sharing my passion for the subject with my students is what I love best. I trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, specialising in Applied Theatre. Through teaching the IB I have enjoyed being on a constant learning journey, discovering new practitioners, plays and traditions. I love directing and devising – specifically using a range of physical theatre techniques and creating theatre for change.
Gretchen Nordleaf- Nelson Gretchen Nordleaf-Nelson has enjoyed working and learning with students for over 30 years. She has taught in suburban, urban and independent school settings in four different states. Over the course of her teaching tenure, she has taught English (9-12), Theatre (9-12) and at the college level, IB Theatre, IB Language and Literature, Media Design as an IB Visual Art, Journalism, ELL Literature and History, Art History, and Holistic Health. Drawing on her background in theatre and Dorothy Heathcote’s work she has also developed and taught professional development courses for teachers: Drama Methods for the Classroom Teacher and The Teacher as Actor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education from Western Washington University and a Master of Arts in Theatre from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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