EXPERTS
Ms. Antonia PastorAntonia Pastor has been a teacher for students with autism in a public school in an urban district in Massachusetts, United States since 2015. She began her career at the New England Center for Children, a residential school for students with autism, while completing her master’s degree. She graduated with a Master of Science in Education M.S.E.d. in, May 2015, from Simmons College with licensure as a Teacher of Students with Severe Disabilities- All Levels. She currently enjoys being in the public school and helping students interact with neuro-typically developing peers to create friendships while making academic, social, and behavioral gains.
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Nathan BuckleyMy name is Nathan. I am 11 years old and I live in Lowell, Massachusetts in the United States. I'm an autistic child and I like hugs and video games. I have gone through some hard times but my Mama was there to help me. I think autism is my superpower.
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Mr. Wendell ErnstzenAs a PYP and English teacher, the exhibition unit is always an exciting and learning experience for the grade 6 students, as well as for me as I inevitably discover so much more about these intrepid voyagers of learning. This year’s exhibition unit I connected very strongly with as I grew up in a society of racial and gender inequality under the apartheid regime of South Africa. More importantly though I was influenced by activists who sacrificed much for a free, fair, and equal society. This is something I engender in all students – to respect, tolerate and treat everyone, including themselves, equally. That no matter the obstacles imposed on us, by believing in ourselves and being true to our inner moral compass, we can sail our life contributing constructively to a balanced and fair society, and protecting our Earth for future generations..
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Ms. Monika ChandlerI am the founder and co-owner of CSW, my love and joy are children, their natural curiosity, honesty, enthusiasm and ability to enjoy every precious moment. I am very happy that together with our students and the team we are able to enjoy the final PYP Project of Grade 6. I am both proud and happy that our Students were working so hard and in such harmony regardless the infamous on-line learning and it’s truly enviable that they were motivated to work on the project as a group in such circumstances. I am very excited to work with Group 4 on ‘Racial Inequality”, as this issue is very close to my heart. I am a strong believer in Human Rights and Freedom ,we all equally deserve these qualities in life. I am certain that you will enjoy children’s efforts and join our “ The Human Rights Movement”
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Mr. Paul WatsonI am a PYP and English Teacher at The Canadian School of Warsaw. This is the first time that I have been a mentor for the grade 6 exhibition. It has been a pleasure working with my group and seeing them apply the knowledge that they have previously learned during their exhibition unit. They are at the end of the PYP road and equipped with some of the academic and life skills needed to take them into a rapidly changing global world. They are growing up and showing that they are responsible citizens. My group have been enthusiastic and dedicated and I feel lucky that I had an opportunity to work with them all..
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