Episode 1: Ashley Hall and The International Baccalaureate

Our first episode spotlights Ashley Hall and the International Baccalaureate, featuring a thoughtful discussion on global thinking and the power of student-led learning in our classrooms. The Lower School at Ashley Hall is an authorized Primary Years Programme (PYP) with the International Baccalaureate. The Middle School is currently a Candidate School, preparing for authorization in the Middle Years Programme (MYP). Our final phase will be to pursue the Diploma Programme (DP) following MYP authorization.

Featured in this Episode:

Dr. Anne T. Weston '73 Head of School (Introduction)

Naa-Adei Kotey, Assistant Head of School for Teaching and Learning

Elizabeth Flowers, Lower School Faculty and PYP Coordinator

Jenn Liberatos, Lower School Faculty

Sara Lyle, Middle School Faculty and MYP Coordinator

You’ll hear an acronym used in this episode — PQV — which stands for Possunt Quae Volunt, meaning Girls who have the will have the ability. It’s a phrase that captures the heart of the Ashley Hall experience and serves as both a motto and a mindset, inspiring our students to approach learning — and life — with purpose, curiosity, and confidence.