igniting creativity, unlocking potential
WHO WE ARE

Ismet holds a master's degree in Creativity and is the founder of the Initiative for Creativity in Education. She has worked with educators internationally to bring creativity into the curriculum. Ismet has authored three books on creativity and received a Creative Achievement Award for her work with children, educators, communities and organizations.

Jenna holds a master's degree in Creativity and a bachelor's degree in Public Communication with a minor in Creativity. In addition to working in the marketing field, Jenna brings her expertise with weaving creativity and technology into curriculum design to the Beyonder Academy.

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Pamela holds a master's degree in Creativity, a bachelor's degree in Music and English, and an advanced certificate in Adolescent Education, with a focus on multicultural literature. In addition to teaching and performing music, Pamela facilitates creative workshops for adults and children.

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The founders and leaders of The Beyonder Academy are graduates of the International Center for Studies in Creativity (ICSC). The ICSC is recognized for offering "The Credential in Creativity" for more than 40 years.  As a pioneer in the field of creativity and as an international creativity center the ICSC serves as a clearing house for information on creativity, creative problem solving, creative leadership and creativity education.  As the first school to offer a Master of Science degree in creativity, the ICSC has achieved an international reputation for scholarly research and teaching that focuses on developing creativity, leadership, decision-making and problem solving skills.

 

 

The Beyonder Academy programs are built on more than 50 years of research.