I am a passionate educator and librarian with over two decades at the International School of Brussels. I design inquiry-based, technology-rich learning experiences for Pre-K through 6th grade, lead digital citizenship initiatives, and foster global storytelling through media literacy. I love collaborating with colleagues across grades and subjects to create interdisciplinary units, leverage 1:1 iPad learning, and develop culturally responsive resources that support inclusive learning and multilingual students. My aim is to help students tell their stories, think critically, and engage with the world through thoughtful use of media and technology.

Heidi Dechief

I am a passionate educator and librarian with over two decades at the International School of Brussels. I design inquiry-based, technology-rich learning experiences for Pre-K through 6th grade, lead digital citizenship initiatives, and foster global storytelling through media literacy. I love collaborating with colleagues across grades and subjects to create interdisciplinary units, leverage 1:1 iPad learning, and develop culturally responsive resources that support inclusive learning and multilingual students. My aim is to help students tell their stories, think critically, and engage with the world through thoughtful use of media and technology.

Available to hire

I am a passionate educator and librarian with over two decades at the International School of Brussels. I design inquiry-based, technology-rich learning experiences for Pre-K through 6th grade, lead digital citizenship initiatives, and foster global storytelling through media literacy. I love collaborating with colleagues across grades and subjects to create interdisciplinary units, leverage 1:1 iPad learning, and develop culturally responsive resources that support inclusive learning and multilingual students. My aim is to help students tell their stories, think critically, and engage with the world through thoughtful use of media and technology.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Grade 3 & 5 Teacher; Grade 7 English Teacher; Librarian and Digital Media Specialist (Pre K-6); Grade 3 ELD Teacher at International School of Brussels
August 1, 2005 - Present
Engaged in a range of roles within IS Brussels: taught elementary and middle school English and homeroom duties across grades 3–7; led library and digital media initiatives; developed inquiry-based, technology-rich learning experiences; implemented 1:1 iPad program; integrated cross-disciplinary projects; championed digital citizenship and media literacy; collaborated with grade-level teams to design interdisciplinary units and support multilingual learners.
Literature and History Teacher at Lycée International Saint-Germain-en-Laye
August 1, 2003 - June 20, 2005
Taught literature and history to grades 2–8; chaired the Technology in Education Committee; integrated computers and projectors across American Section classrooms to improve student engagement; developed shared resources for ELD learners; introduced rubrics to writing programs to clarify learning outcomes; designed an authentic oral history project to connect learning to the real world.
Kindergarten Teacher at International School of Stavanger
August 1, 2001 - June 1, 2003
Co-developed a mathematics program focused on competency skills across grade levels; enhanced early literacy outcomes through a phonics-based curriculum; integrated professional development experiences.

Education

Master's of Teacher Librarian at Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga, Australia
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Multiple Subject Credential with Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis at California State University, San Marcos, San Marcos, CA, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies at Chico State University, Chico, CA, USA
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Qualifications

Master's of Teacher Librarian
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2010
Multiple Subject Credential with Cross-Cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) Emphasis
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1997

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet