Joanna Grzybowska
COORDINATOR IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME
COORDINATOR EEXTENDED ESSAY
COORDINATOR THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE
Before starting my journey with the IB, I was an ESL teacher and director of studies, and I have been teaching English for 19 years. I graduated in English and NKJO from the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, where I also began American studies.
At Da Vinci’s International Schools, I am the IB Diploma Program Coordinator, Theory of Knowledge Coordinator/Teacher, and Extended Essay Coordinator. Both the role of teacher and coordinator give me a sense of fulfilment, because I like to deepen my knowledge, share ideas, and look for new solutions.
I am interested in psychology, art, and cultural studies. I am inspired by people who make their passion their life path. I cannot imagine the world without music and poetry. My favourite writer is Jakub Małecki, and a quote that is close to my heart is:
“Tell me and I will forget, show me and I will remember, involve me and I will understand.” (Confucius)
Wioletta Gil
COORDINATOR MYP
COORDINATOR CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE
I hold a Master’s degree in English Philology from UMCS in Lublin and completed postgraduate studies in translation at UJ in Krakow. With 20 years of experience teaching English in Poland and the US, I currently serve as an MYP Coordinator and English B Diploma Examiner. I enjoy leading community projects and working on them alongside my students. I’m also an avid reader, not just when I have free time, but as something I genuinely look forward to.
“Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” ― Winston Churchill.
Magdalena Walczak
DIPLOMA PROGRAMME COORDINATOR CREATIVITY ACTIVITY SERVICE
I teach biology at Da Vinci’s International Schools in IB MYP and DP. I am a veterinarian, I graduated from the University of Environmental and Life Sciences in Wrocław and the Universidad de Córdoba.
Teaching is my passion. I started my career in 2014, teaching biology at St. Agnes School in India as part of the IIT Kharagpur Global Citizen Development Programme.
Outside of school I am involved in humanitarian aid and wildlife conservation projects.