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An MYP Design and Entrepreneurship educator with a passion for experiential learning, authentic problem solving, pastoral programming, and school leadership.

John Palmasano

Creative Work

During the COVID-19 Pandemic I built three titanium bicycles from frame spec. Custom bikes required custom bags which lead to to the sewing machine and a dive into the world of Make your Own Gear (MYOG).

These efforts were jumpstarted through a partnership with Ripstop By The Roll, an outdoor fabric supplier that specializes in the lightweight and durable materials used by MYOG makers. In 2022, I was a recipient of the Ripstop By The Roll Maker Sponsorship based on the a concept design for a Haenyeo-themed bag.

Since then, we have expanded our sewing program to include 3 textile units in Grades 7, 8, and 9. I have also supported textile-based MYP Personal Projects and PYP Exhibition groups.

  • Haenyeo Backpack

  • Lumbar Pack

  • Custom Ti Bike 2

  • Front Rack Bag

  • Adventure Travel Backpack

  • Haenyeo Hip Bag

  • Custom Ti Bike 3

  • Red Bags

Professional Qualificiations

Teaching

Branksome Hall Asia. South Korea
2019 - Present
MYP Design and Entrepreneurship
Grade Level Coordinator (Head of Year)
Experiential Learning Coordinator

American Pacific International School. Thailand
2017 - 2019
MYP Design, InS, and HS Business Studies

Jeollanamdo Office of Ed. South Korea
2010 - 2012 & 2014-2017

Education

M.Ed Leadership - Lehigh University
2024

BS Business Administration - Susquehanna University
2004

Professional Collaborations

Toddle Sample Unit Development
MYP Design Years 2 &4
Design Interdisciplinary Units

Toddle Assessment Collaborative
Unit/Assessment Reviewer

Toddle Assessment Collaborative
Recipe for Design - guest presenter