La Scuola International School
Sophie Wertz is an experienced elementary educator with a diverse background in international teaching settings. Currently at La Scuola International School since August 2019, Sophie specializes in educating students using the PYP International Baccalaureate program, the Reggio Emilia approach, and Italian immersion, while integrating various educational methodologies. Prior roles include teaching at The International School in Genoa, where emphasis was placed on data-driven instruction, and Escuela Americana, where technology was integrated into lessons. Sophie's experience extends to internships and student teaching in France, sailing instruction, and music education, with academic credentials including a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Spanish from Gustavus Adolphus College, and a Master's degree in International Teaching from Framingham State University.
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La Scuola International School
Preschool and K-8 IB and Reggio Emilia inspired Italian Immersion International School, with campuses in San Francisco and Silicon Valley. At La Scuola we are inspired by the Reggio Emilia approach; and we use the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB-PYP) and Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) as the basis for the curriculum the students are taught. This world-class education model is grounded in creative and critical thinking and is relevant to the global challenges of the 21st century. We strive to teach the whole child: mind, body and soul. We have a lively, warm and very diverse community of parents, with 34 languages spoken at the school and different family structures. Our parent body is from all over the world and includes a mix of lovers of International Baccalaureate education, the Reggio Emilia approach to learning, multi-lingual speakers, Italian-Americans, and lovers of Italian language and culture. Children and parents do not need to know Italian to be at La Scuola. Spanish language taught as of Grade 4 and up.