What Our Partners Say

“As the PYP Coordinator in Freeport, Illinois and I’ve had the pleasure of learning with Lynn for over four years. I always knew education could be different but I didn't know how. Lynn has connected us to innovative learning happening around the world. Her passion for early childhood, play and playful inquiry, and the PYP has been transformational to our program. My teachers and I are always inspired during our work sessions which have included whole staff learning engagements, individualized team sessions, and now, remote sessions. Lynn understands educators, honors the uniqueness of every voice, and brings out the very best in us so we can put children at the heart of everything we do. I highly recommend The Global Collaborative’s Residency Program to any school looking to transform their educational program.”

~Laura Stocker

~PYP Coordinator Jones-Farrar IB World School

Freeport, IL USA

“Lynn is like magic. With her positive demeanor and passion for helping educators, she invigorated our inquiry-based teaching and learning as well as our learning environments and always made her herself available to our inquires, even remotely outside of school. Lynn’s strong belief in an agentic, inquiry education for all children, combined with her global expertise and outstanding interpersonal skills makes her a true gem for any school. We were so lucky to have spent several years in The Global Collaborative’s residency program, both in-person and virtually, with Lynn as our pedagogical guide. She empowered teaching and learning in ways we never imagined!”

~Chika Burnham

PYP Kindergarten Teacher, Spartanburg Day School

Spartanburg, SC USA

“After my colleague and I attended a webinar Lynn presented, we were blown away by her knowledge and passion on the importance of inquiry teaching and learning. We agreed that our staff must experience Lynn for themselves. Due to Covid 19 and remote learning, our new norm included multiple daily virtual meetings with staff. Would a virtual workshop be engaging enough to hold the attention of 50 participants? Would the presentation kindle the desire to better implement play into our curriculum? Yes and yes! Lynn is a master of her craft and took our teachers on a learning journey that made us forget we were not in a face to face setting. "I can't wait to get back into the classroom to implement some of these strategies", "When is the next PD?", and "This is so engaging!” were some of the immediate feedback received during the workshop. We look forward to building a long-term relationship with Lynn and The Global Collaborative. She has a phenomenal virtual presence and we can't wait to meet her in person.”

~Rhonda Chung

PYP Coordinator, Hempstead Public Schools

Hempstead, NY USA

“Lynn is a passionate, knowledgable global leader. She understands pedagogy and is able to unpack that understanding in a clear and meaningful way that sticks. She is a true team player, solution orientated and is able to help schools achieve their goals and reach their full potential. She is well versed in early years curriculum, teaching strategies, and responsive, emergent planning. Her workshop sessions are engaging, interactive, well planned and always stimulating. Any school that has the opportunity to work with Lynn is extremely fortunate and will keep wanting her back!”

~ Zein Odeh

PYP Coordinator, Toronto French School

Toronto, Canada

“We have had the privilege of working with Lynn on several occasions during our journey of becoming a PYP school. Initially we contacted her because we were struggling with buy in from our stakeholders- namely parents questioning why we were phasing out traditional education. Lynn's presentation to our parent association was on point- in her kind, compassionate and enthusiastic way, she articulated precisely why this education was exactly what every child deserves. Next, she met with our board of trustees and was again able to convey the importance of an inquiry, play-based primary education. Finally, she worked with all of our teachers in small groups (from preschool to grade 5), and she connected deeply with each group. She inspired us with hands-on examples of how to integrate inquiry into our content and addressed questions and concerns from many of our teachers. When Lynn's time with us was complete, she left us with not only with knowledge and so many resources but also with her unyielding support. Since then I have personally reached out to Lynn several times and she has always gone above and beyond to guide me as a new coordinator. She is truly invested in her commitment to children, teachers, and schools all over the world. We are thrilled to be welcoming Lynn back again this fall to work with our teachers and parents as we move a step closer to our evaluation. Lynn possesses a wealth of knowledge and a huge heart- we feel blessed beyond measure to have been able to work so closely with her on our journey.”

~ Kris Grimm

PYP Coordinator, Sacred Heart Model School

Louisville, KY USA

“Lynn has helped our unique, international school multiple times in multiple ways. She floods us with positivity and inspiration to try new ideas in new ways and leaves us feeling empowered after each visit with staff and administration. We’ve made so many gains around child-centered inquiry and brain-based playful teaching and learning. I knew we were onto something with Lynn when the staff kept asking when she could return for more professional development!”

~ Sharon Wilson

Head of School, Lucaya International School

Freeport, Bahamas

“I have had the pleasure of working with Lynn numerous times over the past fifteen years. She is the consummate professional. She is passionate, prepared and forward thinking while staying current on the latest educational trends being discussed in professional workshops, publications and worldwide forums. Lynn’s natural and easy style make working with her not only enjoyable, but also an authentic collaborative learning experience. A quality I admire in Lynn is her refusal to accept less than the very best from herself. With that, the additional resources she curates for each individual session are above and beyond. Lynn has the unique ability to discover what truly qualifies as best educational practices, and how best to employ those practices in the classroom. Lynn's skills of communicating to others, during workshops and consultation visits, how to develop and enhance their own educational prowess is a joy to experience. You leave each experience inspired and empowered.”

~ Michael Malnati

Former Principal, IB Workshop Leader & Consultant

Greeley, CO USA

“Lynn is an energizing professional development leader and an expert in modeling what it means to be an IB practitioner! Our IBPYP staff experienced an authentic day of learning that allowed us to delve deeper into the WHY of learner agency and the concept of  international-mindedness while making connections to our program of inquiry.  Staff participated in hands-on provocations which led to greater discussions on how to implement our learning right away into classrooms!  

Lynn is incredibly knowledgable, collaborative and resourceful.  The day's experience was designed in response to deeply listening to the narratives of our schools while developing a learning experience for our staff that met us where we were at and inspired us to push beyond!  

Thank you Lynn for the seeds you planted with our staff and schools, we are seeing the results already in our classrooms!”

 ~ Susan Francis & Libby Dominquez

PYP Coordinators, Minneapolis Public Schools

Minneapolis, MN USA

“I have had the pleasure of working with Lynn Cuccaro for over a decade. I have collaborated with her as well as observed her leading workshops on several occasions. Lynn has a wealth of knowledge in the field of education, especially in the area of inquiry design and early years. She keeps participants actively engaged while they are constructing knowledge and models best practices that educators can immediately take back to their practice. Always learning and researching herself, Lynn is clearly passionate about education and tailors her sessions to meet the specific needs of participants. There is no “one size fits all” in her vocabulary when she works with schools to create innovative strategic plans. Lynn’s professionalism, organization, and communication skills are second to none. Additionally, her upbeat personality, creative content and ability to connect to her audience make her one of a kind. I strongly recommend Lynn as a workshop leader and consultant for any school or district who wishes to grow their quality education practices.”

~ Chris Overhoff

Director of School Success, Toddle

Palm Beach, FL USA

“I've had the honor to work with Lynn Cuccaro on several occasions. Her scholarship, which is exceptional, is matched by her interpersonal skills. Lynn is able to make complex ideas readily understandable. She differentiates for her audiences and is tremendously patient. Lynn is also a genuinely kind person who loves the teaching profession and works very hard to help schools achieve their missions. I recommend Lynn wholeheartedly!”

~ Ted Cannone

Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Instruction, Garden City Schools

Garden City, NY USA

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Lynn on several occasions now at IB schools in both The Bahamas and Barbados. Every time we work with Lynn, she delivers an inspiring shot in the arm that leaves us considerably more confident about how to move forward. Lynn’s refreshing approach to teaching and learning inspires thoughtful reflections and shifts we can see in live time. Lynn always goes above and beyond the call of duty and her readiness to help educators is truly outstanding.”

~ Rob Fuller

Head of Primary, The Codrington School

St. John, Barbados