“When we think of the child as a competent learner and bearer of rights, our role as adults will shift.
- Anne van Dam
About Me
Early childhood education has been my passion for more than 25 years.
I have worked as an international educator in schools in the Netherlands, China, Singapore and Switzerland in a variety of roles; as a teacher, PYP coordinator, assistant principal and school director.
As an independent consultant, I have travelled the globe to work with schools, facilitate workshops and present at conferences.
I am experienced with the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP) as a workshop leader and content developer.
I have worked with the PYP development team in the Hague on the enhanced PYP and was responsible for developing materials around agency, early years, learning environments and leadership.
From May 2019 until April 2023, I supported the implementation of the IB PYP as a classroom teacher and PYP coordinator at two local schools in The Hague.
Since August 2023, I collaborate with schools as a full time independent educational consultant. My aim is to support educators to develop a shared pedagogy based on honouring young children as amazing learners.
“Anne combines her extensive experience and research to create engaging inquiries that inspire critical thinking and growth.”
— Wayne Quenneville, Principal
Experience & Qualifications
2019: Re-entered the classroom in a candidate PYP school in the Hague while continuing international consultancy part-time
2015: Joined the PYP development team at the IB regional office in The Hague as content developer
Began working with international schools as an independent educational consultant
2011-2015: Assistant Principal at the International School of Zug and Luzern (ISZL), Switzerland
2008-2011: Director of EtonHouse International Pre-School
2007: Joined EtonHouse International Pre-School as a senior teacher, PYP Coordinator
2005-2007: Team Leader of the ECE division of the Canadian International School, Singapore
2005 - present: IB trainer
“Anne's knowledge is grounded in personal experience and a thorough understanding of current pedagogical research and innovation in educational practices. She facilitates in response to the context with genuine poise and grace. She is an incredible educator, mentor and provocateur, challenging all those she works with to grow their craftsmanship of listening, noticing and honouring learning in childhood.”
— Miranda Rose, PYP Coordinator, International School of Warsaw
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