Dynamic Education: Project Based Learning in a Professional Learning Community Environment

Christina Cho earned her M.Ed. and Multiple Subjects Teaching Credential from UC Irvine. She has 8 years of experience as a classroom teacher. Christina has worked closely with Education Specialists to provide the most inclusive environment for all students in the classroom.

Danelle Tickel earned her M.Ed. and Multiple Subjects credential from UC San Diego and is currently working toward her Administrative Services credential through UC Irvine. She has 16 years of experience as a classroom teacher. Through these years Mrs. Tickel has worked closely with Ed. Specialists to create inclusive classroom environments and systems that support students’ individual needs and IEP goals.

Ingrid Beaty has 20+ years of experience in early childhood and elementary education. She has served as an Elementary Director at a project-based learning (PBL) school in California. for the past 6 years. Ingrid is an advocate of strong professional learning communities, PBL, and restorative approaches within schools and has presented on these practices at numerous conferences.

Shanna Del Rosario has 14 years of teaching experience both internationally and within the U.S. She is currently teaching 3rd grade and is a proponent of the power of professional learning communities in successfully implementing project based learning and concept based learning and instruction (CBCI). Shanna is an Erickson and Lanning Certified CBCI Trainer.