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Coordinators

PYP Coordinator

Terry Watson
The 2009/2010 school year will be my fourth year of teaching at Westlake Academy, and my first as PYP Coordinator.  In past years, I have worked with 6th graders and served as the First Steps Reading Coordinator for Primary.

I received my Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Tulsa.  I then attended the University of Oklahoma College of Law where I received my Juris Doctorate.  After serving as in-house counsel for various energy companies for approximately 15 years, I made a career change.  I am certified as a generalist teacher in grades 4 - 8 and as a special education teacher in grades K-12.

MYP Coordinator

Tracy Odom
I am Tracy Odom and I was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. I attended Wayne State University and hold a BS in Secondary English and Speech Communication.  I have been teaching for thirteen years. Eight years ago, I moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan where I taught Advance Placement English to 9th, 10th and 12th graders. Before moving to Texas four and a half years ago, I was teaching English at Milwaukee’s Arts and Science Academy.

I am excited to expand my role at Westlake Academy by taking on the role of MYP Coordinator for the upcoming year.  Mr. Garcia and I have already begun working on plans for the ’09-10 school year and preparing for August so we will be ready to go in when the students return.

DP Coordinator

Stacy Stoyanoff
My name is Stacy J. Stoyanoff, and I am eager to begin working in my new role as IB Diploma Coordinator at Westlake Academy. 

Currently, I am in the process of completing a Ph.D. in K-12 Education with the expected graduation date of Spring 2011.  I hold a M.A. in Classics and M.S. in Information Science and a Bachelors in both Biology and Classics.  I have extensive experience in the IB and AP programs and have most recently served in the role as IB and AP co-coordinator at North Hills Preparatory's top 10 school ranked by Newsweek magazine.

In addition to my coordinator role, I also have served as the Science Department chair for the last nine years. My training and classroom experience include: IB Environmental Systems, AP Biology, IB Biology, and IB Theory of Knowledge.  In addition to my duties at North Hills, I also serve as an Assistant Examiner for Biology within IB North America.

Beyond my academic side, I also have extensive experience with students in other realms of school life.  I have served as the National Honor Society sponsor for many years.  In addition, I have also been a senior class sponsor, where I have planned and participated in class trips, class retreats, senior graduation, prom, and more.
 
I have extensive professional and personal experience working with IB seniors and their families with course selections, credits, transcripts, and graduation.  I thoroughly enjoy working with students in all aspects of their educational and personal goals and look forward to getting to know the students and families at Westlake Academy.