Following a career in industry, Carolyn moved into teaching and the field of international education. She developed a passion for the broad study of literature embraced by the IB and has fulfilled a number of IB roles. In addition to many years as an IB teacher and Diploma Coordinator, Carolyn has been a workshop leader for Language A and the Extended Essay, a team leader for evaluation and most recently, involved in the development of a workshop on literature in translation for the new Language A courses. She holds degrees from London and the Open University in German and English and a PGCE from Bath University. After a number of years living in the UK, the USA and Switzerland, Carolyn now enjoys life in the New Forest, where she can pursue her other passion, the garden.