Room: Missouri
presented by Judy Tyson, Head of School, Iduma Elementary School
Craig Hammonds, Assistant Principal, Iduma Elementary School
Katy Bohannon, Campus Instructional Specialist, Iduma Elementary School
Iduma Elementary is a Title I school of over 1,000 students in an urban area that is the home of the world's largest military base, Fort Hood. We are a school of great diversity with over 25 languages spoken and high mobility of both staff and students. Learn how perceived challenges can become meaningful opportunities for learners from all backgrounds. This session will address how creative scheduling can provide "hidden" opportunities for collaborative planning and professional development and the benefits this has on student success and the implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme. Opportunities will be given for shared dialogue and problem solving.
Judy Tyson, Head of School, Iduma Elementary School
Judy Tyson is the Head of School at Iduma Elementary School in Kileen, Texas. Iduma is a large urban Title I school located adjacent to Fort Hood, the largest military installation in the world. Judy has been an administrator in Killeen ISD for the past nine years. Prior to that she taught elementary school in Germany, Virginia, New Jersey, Texas and California. Judy's school began their journey to become a IB Primary Years Programme school by receiving a grant from the Texas Education Agency. Her school had their authorization visit in January of this year. Judy has over 16 years of teaching experience and 11 years of administration service. Judy and her husband also own and operate a retreat center that provides experiences in leadership development and spiritual inquiry. Judy has a master’s degree in educational leadership and administration from Tarleton State University.
Craig Hammonds, Assistant Principal, Iduma Elementary School
Craig has served as the Assistant Principal at Iduma Elementary for the past four years. After graduating from Western Washington University, Craig began working in physical therapy. Feeling a call into education, he returned to school and completed a master’s degree in Teaching. Craig taught in Washington State for four years and then returned to his home state of Texas to teach an additional year before being called to Iduma. Craig currently lives in Belton, Texas with his wife Megan and daughter Mylie.
Katy Bohannon, Campus Instructional Specialist, Iduma Elementary School
Katy Bohannon has been the Campus Instructional Specialist at Iduma Elementary for the past four years. Prior to that, she was a first grade teacher for eight years. Katy grew up as a military child living in Germany, West Virginia, Kansas, Tennessee and Texas. She attended the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor as an undergraduate and received her master’s in Educational Administration from Tarleton State University. Katy loves to travel and has plans to visit Ethiopia this summer.
