Gain an awareness of history, understanding global cultures, communities and challenges, and engaging in cross-cultural learning.
Ability
Develop different ways of thinking, communicating and collaborating, appreciating arts and culture, building academic and life skills and incorporating fitness and mindfulness.
Practice the golden rule, self-reflection, empathy, forgiveness, humility, humor, gratitude, generosity and mutual success.
Build a sense of purpose, honor, a self-challenge mentality, grit, fairness, serenity, spirituality and a zest for life.
Why iABC
Confucius Said
A wise person possesses a clear mind
A benevolent person does not worry about personal gains or losses
A courageous person is ready to take on a challenge
We see these principles displayed in stories such as The Wizard of Oz. For instance, Dorothy traveled to the magical land of Oz where she met her three companions. The Scarecrow wanted a brain, the Tin Man wanted a heart and the Lion wanted courage.
Every service GTL offers incorporates iABC so that each individual can grow to become a better thinker, learner and change maker in our world. Our community is a growth-oriented learning village where anyone in the world can nurture their potential through collaborations with peers, near peers and professionals.
Lee Chen, M.D, Ph.D
Chief Strategist
Dr. Chen has developed an educational credo called iABC (international perspectives, Ability, Benevolence, and Courage). He is the co-executive director of iABC Consortium. He also serves as the president of Boston Institute of Global Wellness and Education (BIGWE) and Mathematics and Science Society for Youth (MSSY). Dr. Chen received extensive biomedical education both in China and in the U.S. Previously, he worked for over 10 years as an instructor and a scientist at the Department of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School and the VA Boston Healthcare System.
Linkers
play a vital role in community building. They serve as a connecting hub for Learners, Educators, family, friends and everyone else in our learning village to spark collective growth. Linkers initiate projects ranging form mentoring Learners to creating programs. In addition, they contribute to our community culture by serving as role models in learning, problem solvers in helping and cheerleaders in taking on challenges.
Rebecca Braimon
Masters of Developmental Psychology program, Cornell University, Class of 2022
Maya Kaelei Lewis
Japanese Language and Culture, University of California Los Angeles ’22
Lava (Yiwen) Cui
Graduate of Media Design Program, Emerson College .
Chantal Sanchez
Master of Theological Studies, Harvard Divinity School
Bella Tseeva
Chinese Language and Literature, Education & Child Study, Smith College ’21
Annie Martino
Drama, New York University ’19
Kudana Lionel Gwatidzo
Majoring in Computer Science, Minoring in Economics, Harvard University, Class of 2024
Thato Seerane
Master of Philosophy in Psychology and Education, University of Cambridge, Member of the British Psychology Society (MBPsS)
Ider Bayar
Economics and Philosophy, Columbia University
Katrina Ostrom
Biochemistry, Claremont McKenna College ‘20
Whitney Anunwa
Master of Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development, University of Cambridge
Yanhong Zhong
Master of Arts in Curriculum and Teaching, Teachers College, Columbia University
Educators
are teachers, professors, consultants or experts who share their wisdom with learners, like elders in a village. Educators are integral members of the GTL community and serve as both associates and collaborators. Through a mutually-beneficial referral system, Partners develop the GTL community as well as their own communities.
Dr. Maureen Manning
Specializes in American Classics, World Language & Culture, and Literary Tours.
Christine Cotter
Specializes in reading for understanding, writing across platforms & social-emotional competencies.
Dr. Erin Lewis
Specializes in teaching middle and high school literature, Spanish, and ESL.
Samantha Radovich
Specializes in Spanish, ESL, and the Classics.
Rebecca Murphy
Specializes in Children’s Literature and ESL.
Kristen Flannery
Specializes in Math, ESL, and social emotional learning skills.
Brian Flannery
Specializes in Math, Business, and ESL.
Gail Lacouture
Elaine (Lili) Lipp
Specialist in Shakespeare and classic British literatur
Amy Ritchie
Specialist in English Language Arts (ELA).