Hear from our Partner Schools on how Lanterna supported them with qualified IB teacher in difficult situations. Read about their initial challenges, the solutions provided and the final outcomes.
After struggling to find an Italian A teacher who could fulfill the school’s needs, Taunton School partnered with Lanterna to ensure they could continue offering Italian A.
Hear from DP Coordinator Adrian Roberts, on how Lanterna has helped the school keep their subject offering broad and ensure every student ‘finds their exceptional’.
Chandler High’s German Programme was discontinued due to low enrollment and concerns that the previous instructor’s teaching did not meet IB standards. To resolve the challenges this created for the currently enrolled students, Chandler High partnered with Lanterna to provide German instruction for the affected students.
When one of Cedar International’s Secondary Spanish teachers was unexpectedly unable to fulfill their role due to health reasons, the administration team at Cedar was faced with filling the role in a quality manner quickly. Lanterna provided IB teachers for both MYP and DP Spanish, and a while later another IB teacher for DP Chemistry. The transition to online learning was thoughtfully designed to ensure students could engage effectively and maintain the high standards of learning set by the school.
“Lanterna provided exactly what we needed at a critical time — a qualified IB teacher, flexible solutions, and consistent support. While onboarding brought extra work, their flexibility, communication, and professionalism made the process smooth. We highly recommend Lanterna as a reliable solution for schools facing staff shortages or needing high-quality IB teaching support.”
When Millard North High School’s IB Computer Science teacher left unexpectedly in June, Rhonda faced a serious challenge – ensuring continuity of learning for their HL DP2 students preparing for upcoming exams.
When Herbert Henry Dow High's IB Psychology teacher resigned mid-year, IB Coordinator Sarah Pancost needed to find a highly qualified educator who could step in immediately, help students complete their Internal Assessments, and fully prepare them for their upcoming IB exams.
When two experienced IB teachers went on maternity leave, we worked with ICSA’s IB Coordinator, Marie-Hélène Pichette, to ensure continuity in teaching and learning.
ISL had previously worked with Lanterna when the school needed a substitute teacher for Psychology. When the need for a more permanent Psychology teacher later arose, we worked with Dr Meziane on creating a long-term solution to support the students' learning.