Empower educators to achieve more
At the heart of ISA - The Centre is located at the very heart of the internationally renowned International School of Amsterdam. ISA was the first school in the world to have all three IB programmes - PYP, MYP and Diploma.
Engaging and relevant - Smaller working groups allow you to experience hands-on training with some of the leading global educational thinkers.
Intercultural, international and interactive - Network with educational professionals to share new ideas, experiences and solutions for your school and classroom needs.
Education innovation - The Centre offers numerous events and workshops designed to inspire educators to engage with the latest technological and pedagogical innovations in education.
Purpose built facilities -The Centre offers 300 sq. metres of meeting room space, auditorium use and wi-fi access.
Meet our team
Jackie van Teijlingen
Jackie van Teijlingen has worked at the International School of Amsterdam for over 25 years in a variety of capacities ranging from pedagogical assistance in classrooms to finance to administrative coordination for the school’s security, bus services and extracurricular activities and sports. Her current role for the past three years has been as the Coordinator for the CDLT, where she coordinates the operations, budgets, and speakers, for over 18 events each year. Jackie holds a degree in Event Management, Communications and Project Management from Open University & NCOI and has completed certified training in Time Management with Reed Training in London and in Leadership Communication from Harvard University in Boston.
Debbie O'Hara
After starting her teaching career in Canada, Debbie moved to the Netherlands and has been a member of the International School of Amsterdam community since 1999. She is an experienced Early Childhood educator with degrees in Sociology, Psychology and Education. Debbie has a passion for life-long learning and has worked closely with Harvard’s Project Zero researchers. She has served as a Project Zero Summer Institute Cohort Leader, Harvard WIDE Online Course Coach and her classroom practice is featured in researcher publications and accompanying videos. In her current capacity as ISA’s Adult Learning Coordinator, she facilitates adult professional inquiry and learning across the school in order to promote a culture of thinking and embed learning that is inclusive, internationally-minded, concept driven and inquiry based.