Education Committee

Lynda Thompson

Secondary Principal, European Azerbaijan School

Lynda Thompson has worked in international schools across four continents, with extensive experience of IB curricula. She has held diverse leadership roles and supported learning communities through growth, towards excellence. She has published in international journals and presented at many global conferences. Her passion is enabling our students to achieve their dreams!

Oxana Akimova

Head of IB Primary Years and Middle Years Programmes (PYP and MYP), European School Tbilisi

She started her IB journey in 2002 as a PYP homeroom teacher and MYP English language teacher. That was the moment when she fell in love with IB philosophy. So, from 2002 till now, She has been working in IB schools with the PYP, MYP, and DP/CP programmes. For 20 years, She is fully involved in PYP & MYP programmes’ implementation, systems development, and evaluation visits as MYP coordinator and Head of PYP and MYP. As an IBEN member: MYP consultant, and team member, She is keen on supporting IB schools in our region. Contribution to the CCAAIBWS educational committee is her new role, which is inspiring.