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Opening Address
Ian G. Burns

Official welcome to all participants and visitors to this, the 1st Annual Qingdao Family & Education Fair!

  • Ian G. Burns (Managing Director of REDSTAR Works)

    Ian G. Burns

    Managing Director of REDSTAR Works
A Business That Shapes Young Minds
Barbara Xu

There simply aren't any shortcuts in business, especially in the business of education for a woman entrepreneur. What we see today is not a deficit of educational structure or businesses, but a severe lack of faith, persistence and responsibility towards the benefits of good education. Access to education is a human right, often taken for granted, not always fully utilized and seldom cherished. We need more businesswomen to also be leaders and educators. Not just Invested in opening the doors to the boardroom but also the minds of our youth today! Barbara will share her thoughts on the topic from a female entrepreneur's perspective.

  • Barbara Xu (Executive Director of Lan International LLC)

    Barbara Xu

    Executive Director of Lan International LLC
Q&A

Opportunity to ask questions / take a cup of coffee before the next session

Going ‘App’ Crazy – Students, Parents, and Teachers Connecting to  Learning
Benjamin Westby

This seminar is perfect for elementary through early middle school kids and their parents looking at the start of their summer vacation. Ben will introduce several educational apps for your ipad or other devices that will help kids continue to learn while they are away from school for the summer.

  • Benjamin Westby (4th Grade Teacher at ISQ)

    Benjamin Westby

    4th Grade Teacher at ISQ
Q&A

Opportunity to ask questions / take a cup of coffee before the next session

Montessori: A Bright Idea for All Children
Dr. Eric L. Dustman

This talk will focus on the ideas that create the basis for the development of the Montessori philosophy and methodology. Specific details about the nature of Montessori education and its learner outcomes will be shared. Attendees will leave with a broad understanding of the elements that define an authentic Montessori environment as well as outcomes they can expect their children to display.

Who should attend?
Teachers, parents, administrators. Members of the International and Chinese community interested in Montessori education.

  • Dr. Eric L. Dustman (Head of the Lower School at QAIS)

    Dr. Eric L. Dustman

    Head of the Lower School at QAIS
Q&A

Opportunity to ask questions / take a cup of coffee before the next session

What is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Education?
Dr. Christopher Vicari

Audience:  
International or Chinese community interested in holistic, child-centered, inquiry-based international education

Topics/Take-Aways:
*Overview of the four IB Programs
*What makes an IB education different from traditional education
*University acceptance rates for IB graduates

  • Dr. Christopher Vicari (Director of QAIS)

    Dr. Christopher Vicari

    Director of QAIS
Q&A

Opportunity to ask questions / take a cup of coffee before the next session

Coffee & Networking

An opportunity to meet some of Qingdao's finest educational speakers.