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Rachel French

Rachel French, MA Ed., is Director of Professional Learning International a company founded to support international schools in accessing leading professional development opportunities. Rachel is an experienced international educator, having worked in schools in South America, Africa, Europe and Oceania. Rachel is certified as an Independent Consultant, Presenter and Trainer using the Lynn Erickson Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction Materials. She has presented with Dr. Erickson at workshops in Cyprus, England, Luxembourg and Germany. Rachel has presented on concept-based learning at the AEM International Baccalaureate Conferences and the AGIS conference (Association of German International Schools). Rachel has led workshops in Europe and Asia on Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction supporting educators in articulating their curriculum and understanding what Concept-based Curriculum looks like in action. Rachel continues to work as a consultant supporting schools in planning and implementation and providing feedback to teachers on unit planners. Rachel is an IB trained PYP workshop leader, she is able to make connections between Concept-Based Curriculum material and the IB programmes. Rachel holds an MA in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Bath.