ABOUT US
Rooted in justice. Guided by story. Grounded in practice.
A Global Classroom creates interdisciplinary, justice-centered curriculum for high school Social Studies and Humanities classrooms and university-level courses.
Grounded in rigorous, interactive pedagogy, our lessons use source-based inquiry, perspective-taking, and scaffolded writing tasks to challenge students to rethink familiar narratives, write with clarity, and engage meaningfully with real-world case studies.
Unlike many platforms that offer generic or trend-driven materials, all of our resources are thoughtfully designed by experienced Social Studies educators. They are grounded in substance and clarity, and built to meet the demands of the curriculum and the realities of today’s classrooms.
Our materials are especially useful for teachers and students of IB Global Politics, AP Social Studies courses, and introductory university-level classes exploring global issues, human rights, development, and international relations.
In addition to curriculum development, A Global Classroom partners with schools, NGOs, and international organizations to design and facilitate field-based learning programs that connect students and educators directly with frontline communities engaged in human rights and climate justice work.
MEET THE TEAM
ABBY MACPHAIL
Founder & Program Director
Abby MacPhail is an educator, curriculum designer, and the Founder of A Global Classroom. She leads AGC’s curriculum development, field-based programs, partnerships, and educator training initiatives.
She specializes in IB Global Politics, Human Rights, Peace and Conflict, Development, and Social Studies education. She has over 20 years of teaching experience in Canada, the United States, Italy, France, Croatia, France, South Africa, and Kenya.
Abby is currently based in Indonesia, where she and her team are collaborating with local communities to develop curriculum centered on climate justice, Indigenous knowledge, and climate adaptation strategies.
Abby holds a Master of Education with Distinction from the University of Cape Town, a Master of Arts in Conflict Transformation from SIT Graduate Institute, a Bachelor of Education from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto, and a Bachelor of Arts from Dalhousie University.
She has received major grants from the Pulitzer Center and Learning for Justice / Southern Poverty Law Center for her work in human rights education.
NAILA MADINA
Digital Communications and Storytelling
Naila Madina leads AGC’s digital communications and storytelling efforts, including social media. With backgrounds in both communications and international relations, she brings unique skills and perspectives to educational content development and project outreach.
Driven by a commitment to environmental and cultural preservation, Naila has collaborated with organizations across Indonesia through her previous work with Pratisara Bumi Foundation and Women’s Earth Alliance. She has also taken part in organizing international programs like YSEALI and Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum to promote traditional knowledge, support community-led conservation, and elevate grassroots sustainability efforts.
Naila holds a Bachelor of Social Science in International Relations with a concentration in International Political Economy from Prof. Dr. Moestopo University.
Yellow Prinsis
Operations and Finance
Yellow Prinsis Dayani supports AGC’s operations and financial administration by strengthening internal systems, optimizing workflows, and ensuring that partnerships, training programs, and community initiatives run efficiently and collaboratively.
Her work centers on women’s leadership, sustainable entrepreneurship, and climate justice. She brings experience from her roles at the Pratisara Bumi Foundation and Fab Lab Bali, where she developed organizational SOPs, improved budgeting systems, coordinated national training programs, and managed multi-stakeholder events in partnership with networks such as the Women’s Earth Alliance and YSEALI.
With a background in managerial accounting and extensive experience in finance operations, budgeting, and organizational processes, Yellow contributes a strong analytical foundation to AGC’s mission.
Julia Bhalla
Intern, Research & Curriculum Development
Julia Bhalla is a research and curriculum development intern with A Global Classroom, where she supports lesson design, academic research, writing and editing across AGC’s peace, conflict, human rights, and international justice curricula.
With a background in international humanitarian law and accountability mechanisms, her work focuses on translating complex international legal frameworks and global policy debates into clear, classroom-ready learning materials.
Julia holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Development from McGill University. She is currently applying to law school to pursue a career in international law and human rights advocacy.