Vicki Close

...a note from the Director

Although my passport states that Canada is my home, after 14 years of international teaching, I consider IS Manila and the Philippines to be my second home. I originally came to ISM for two years - maybe three, as one of the reasons I got into international teaching was to see the world. However, as I began working with the incredibly talented students and teachers at ISM, three years turned into four, then five and now I find myself starting my sixth school year - and marveling at how quickly time passes when you work in a fantastic school doing a job you love. In my time at ISM I have taught IB Theatre, been Program Leader for the MS/HS Dance, Drama and Film departments, directed plays and produced literally hundreds of stunning events as Performing Arts Director. For school year 2011-12 I am stepping out of the classroom to focus on supporting our many arts events as well as IASAS Cultural Convention, MUN and the Global Issues Conference. I blog regularly at the Fine and Performing Arts Blog. Click on the image to the left to see what's happening in the always busy, always spectacular world of Fine and Performing Arts at International School Manila.