Room: Superior B
presented by Michelle Moody, Project Manager, MSAP Grant/IB Citywide Administrator, Chicago Public Schools
Tracey Stelly, IB Administrator, The Chicago Public Schools
The Chicago Public Schools has developed an extensive network of International Baccalaureate schools throughout the city. In addition to financial support from the district, grant opportunities were explored to expand the International Baccalaureate programmes. The Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant allowed for the introduction of the IB Primary Years Programme as a magnet option and provided for the development of several whole school IB programmes. This session will discuss how MSAP and other grant funding provide for development and expansion of IB programmes and other innovative themes.
Michelle Moody, Project Manager, MSAP Grant/IB Citywide Administrator, Chicago Public Schools
Michelle Moody currently serves as the Project Manager for the Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) grant awarded to the Chicago Public Schools. She has been employed by the Chicago Public Schools for 24 years. She began her career as a teacher and has taught grades K-8. She has also served as a gifted program coordinator at the local school level and region-wide. Michelle states, "Developing a curriculum that services all students is a vital part of our mission as educators. As products of the public school system, my son and I have been afforded opportunities to grow in myriad ways as lifelong learners."
Tracey Stelly, IB Administrator, The Chicago Public Schools
Tracey Stelly is the International Baccalaureate Citywide Administrator in Chicago. She has been employed by the Chicago Public Schools for 17 years. After teaching eighth grade for 10 years, she left the classroom to become a school counselor. The proud mother of a Middle Years Programme student, Tracey took advantage of the opportunity to become the International Baccalaureate MYP coordinator when she was offered this position. Tracey states, "I remember when MYP was introduced to the Chicago schools. After my first teacher training, I knew this was for me; we fit like hand in glove."
