The Progressive Classroom: Unlocking the potential of learning for the future

Annabelle Villamarin has substantial experience in a variety of roles. She has been a School Teacher, Coordinator, Grade Level Head, Department Head, PYP Coordinator and School Principal. These positions have enabled her to provide students with relevant skills in preparation for their future. Within these posts, she has liaised with teachers in the planning and implementation of all areas of the curriculum. As School Principal, she is equipped to mentor and coach teachers in promoting international-mindedness, academic excellence, concept-driven teaching and learning and sustainable education.

Within her core duties, she is aware of the pastoral responsibility to regularly meet parents to reflect on student progress. Additionally, she is able to empathise with all student concerns of both academic and pastoral nature to ensure a high level of motivation and success. The specific duties also include ensuring that all students within various grade levels maintain excellent progress within the curriculum and achieve their full potential. 

Annabelle Villamarin has been passionate about contributing to the development of progressive education in international schools for more than 20 years now. She holds a certificate in School Management and Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education USA, a master's degree in Advanced Teaching in Elementary, Middle and Senior School from the University of the People USA, a diploma in Language and Literacy Education from the University of the Philippines and a Bachelor's Degree in Education with specialisation in Mathematics from Saint Louis University Philippines. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in educational leadership from the Philippine Women's University and a National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) from Best Practice Network, DfE in the UK.