Ashley Denham Busse is an IB Language A: literature teacher, IB Diploma Programme coordinator, and former Extended essay coordinator at Suncoast Community High School in Palm Beach County, Florida. She has taught literature and writing for over 15 years at both the secondary and university levels. A proud IB Diploma Programme graduate herself, Ashley is passionate about the IB's mission to create a more peaceful world.
Using the IB frameworks, she encourages students to become active, compassionate members of our global society, fostering intercultural understanding and respect. She holds an M. A. in English from Florida State University and a PhD in English literature from the George Washington University. Michele Lackovic brings over 25 years of experience supervising and coordinating the Extended essay. As an IB workshop leader for both the Extended essay and IB Language A, and as an IB textbook author, Michele combines classroom wisdom with expertise in digital research technologies.
She leads professional development on ethical AI integration in education and is passionate about empowering students to navigate both traditional and emerging research methodologies. Currently serving as the MYP Coordinator and an IB Literature and Theory of Knowledge teacher at Suncoast Community High School in Florida, she has mentored countless students through successful research projects. Michele's approach balances academic rigor with compassionate guidance-informed by watching her own two children recently complete the IB Diploma Programme.
She holds degrees from Penn State and UCLA.
Using the IB frameworks, she encourages students to become active, compassionate members of our global society, fostering intercultural understanding and respect. She holds an M. A. in English from Florida State University and a PhD in English literature from the George Washington University. Michele Lackovic brings over 25 years of experience supervising and coordinating the Extended essay. As an IB workshop leader for both the Extended essay and IB Language A, and as an IB textbook author, Michele combines classroom wisdom with expertise in digital research technologies.
She leads professional development on ethical AI integration in education and is passionate about empowering students to navigate both traditional and emerging research methodologies. Currently serving as the MYP Coordinator and an IB Literature and Theory of Knowledge teacher at Suncoast Community High School in Florida, she has mentored countless students through successful research projects. Michele's approach balances academic rigor with compassionate guidance-informed by watching her own two children recently complete the IB Diploma Programme.
She holds degrees from Penn State and UCLA.