Principal of Teaching and Learning
Korea International School
Educator since 2003, Liz is passionate about empowering teachers and students. Liz has taken on various leadership roles in education, and she is currently serving as the Principal of Teaching and Learning at Korea International School in South Korea. Liz’s 13 years as a U.S. public school and international school teacher before moving into administration full time in 2016 has taught her the value of a competent, empathic leader who models lifelong learning. Certified in Educational Technology and an Apple Distinguished Educator, Liz is an avid believer in using innovative techniques to inspire educators through servant leadership. Don’t worry, this doesn’t mean she is servile – she’s a “tiny dynamo” as described by her former colleagues. She also runs, silks, hoops and has a horrible sense of direction. Any other professional info about Liz can be found at lizcho.org.
IT Facilitator
KIS International School
Science Teacher
Shore School
Escola Eleva
Australian International School Malaysia
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
Technology helps us harness the power of global citizenship. If we can develop good global citizens, we can truly work for social justice and help make a positive difference in the world.
Homeroom-Grade Two
International School Bangkok
Linda has worked in Asia for 19 years as an international educator, and is currently at teacher at International School Bangkok. She is passionate about collaboration, social justice and innovation.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
Technology helps us harness the power of global citizenship. If we can develop good global citizens, we can truly work for social justice and help make a positive difference in the world.
Junior School teacher
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
EdTech Specialist
Korea International School
Mark is an educator of 17 years and is currently in his second year as an EdTech Specialist at Korea International School. Previously, he served as the Director of Learning Innovation at Shekou International School where he was part of a team of educators that influenced institutional change with regards to the effective implementations of technology into teaching and learning. He is a product of the international school system, spending 18 years abroad as a child. Mark is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Educator and is currently exploring ways to best empower teachers in enacting change and how schools can shift to a truly student-centered learning approach.
Tech Integration Specialist
International School Dhaka
Mandarin Teacher
Discovery Bay International School
American International School of Lagos
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Technology is a powerful tool for enhancing learning.
High School English/ToK Teacher
International School of Beijing
mother, international educator, feminist, thinker, reader, traveler, art lover, blogger - interested in #PLNs #edleadership #IB #IBToK #IBLangLit #edtech #books
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Technology is a powerful tool for enhancing learning.
IT Coordinator
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt - The American School of Lima
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
I believe that the Collaborator standard gets to the heart of technology integration and allows technology to take learning places unimaginable without it.
Educational Technologist
Humphreys Central ES
I am the Educational Technologist at Humphreys Central Elementary which is a DODEA Pk-4th grade school in South Korea. I am so thankful to be a part of a school where I am allowed to have a voice in the direction of creativity and innovation growth. I am passionate about all aspects of technology integration in schools but am especially focused on the role that technology has in our Makerspace, Outdoor Makerspace, and DREAM Studio. Because of our school's focus on STEAM integration, I have made many worldwide connections for Global Collaborations and community partnerships for our school. As a presenter at many global conferences, I am always excited to work with others to learn and share so that I can help empower our students through authentic learning experiences.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
I believe that the Collaborator standard gets to the heart of technology integration and allows technology to take learning places unimaginable without it.
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher
Shanghai American School
I am originally from Saskatchewan, Canada. I have a B.Sc in Biology, a B.Ed, and a M.Ed in Teacher-Librarianship. I have 17 years of teaching experience, which includes teaching positions in Canada, South Korea, Malaysia, and now China. My objective is to work with teachers, students, and parents to ensure that we are preparing students to be future-ready learners.
Nanhai International Education Center
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
I think all learning should be student centered and thus digital pedagogies should be authentic, with real life application, reflecting student voice, leadership and giving them a sense of ownership in their learning journey. I have a Digital Leaders Committee of students grade 6-12 that advise the use and implementation of digital technologies, as well as driving and designing whole school collaboration through edutech. The results are that we have engaging events that represent the student view and staff design courses that meet student needs.
Head of Teaching and Learning
Victoria International School of Sharjah
Hilary is a New Zealander working at the Victorian International School of Sharjah in the UAE. She had previously worked as a Head of Faculty of Languages and National French Examiner in New Zealand. She has taught from K-12 in Taiwan, and lectured at Université Paris IV-La Sorbonne in France. Hilary has a Masters of Arts (French), and completed a Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning, where she focused on implementing effective international mindedness capabilities in classroom teaching. She has graduate qualifications in Secondary Teaching, Digital Learning and Teaching Foreign Language. She is currently working towards a Doctorate in Education, which explores cultural and relational pedagogy. Hilary is a passionate teacher-mentor and believes that all students should be able to determine their own pathway to educational success. She is a strong voice for student-centric education and research based effective practice. She is an ISTE certified teacher, an Apple Teacher and Microsoft Innovative Educator, and works with teachers to ensure that their physical and online classrooms are modern, future focused learning environments.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
I think all learning should be student centered and thus digital pedagogies should be authentic, with real life application, reflecting student voice, leadership and giving them a sense of ownership in their learning journey. I have a Digital Leaders Committee of students grade 6-12 that advise the use and implementation of digital technologies, as well as driving and designing whole school collaboration through edutech. The results are that we have engaging events that represent the student view and staff design courses that meet student needs.
Teacher
GEMS World Academy, Singapore
Learning Innovation Coach
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt - The American School of Lima
Middle School Design Teacher
Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt - The American School of Lima
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
Technology has the potential to engage learners with others in their local network, but also on a global level. I believe that if my students develop the skills to collaborate effectively, then they also develop a broader understanding of others - from a wide variety of different backgrounds and cultures. These skills are crucial for our increasingly interconnected world.
Year 4 Class Teacher
Kellett School
Rory is an experienced educator, after teaching for 11 years in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in both UK-based and International School settings. He has a passion for combining the use of up-to-date technology with an outstanding level of teaching and learning. He has an established history of curriculum development throughout the primary phase, who has regularly striven to harness the transformative potential that the effective use of technology offers. Rory is widely regarded at Kellett School, Hong Kong as a hard-working and reflective practitioner with a definitive empathy and compassion for all learners.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
Technology has the potential to engage learners with others in their local network, but also on a global level. I believe that if my students develop the skills to collaborate effectively, then they also develop a broader understanding of others - from a wide variety of different backgrounds and cultures. These skills are crucial for our increasingly interconnected world.
English Teacher
Daystar Academy Sanlitun
Keystone Academy
EYP Facilitator - Homeroom
Al-Rayan International School
IST/SDD Teacher
Australian International School of Malaysia
I am an educator whose personal and academic experiences became precursors to my career goals related to alternative pedagogies designed to improve 21st-century education. Born in Uruguay and raised in Venezuela, I accepted an offer from the University of Tennessee to become a student-athlete. Parallel to earning my computer science degree, I played for the varsity tennis team and pursued additional minors in philosophy and mathematics. After studying and working in the technology field in North America for a decade, I started my teaching career in challenging countries with diverse cultures and educational systems, including Uruguay, England, Jamaica, and Malaysia. During those stages, I’ve continued to develop flexible teaching methods to serve distinct student profiles, including the design of K-12 curricula with individualized learning paths and unique, adaptable sequences to serve the evolving needs of third culture kids, students with special needs, those variable learning curves in inclusive classrooms, and mobile populations where orientation must be prompt and thorough. As a technologist, I love to explore methods where computer applications allow advanced students to feel progressively challenged at all times while those requiring additional time or assistance receive the help they need… all in the same classroom! As a consummate team player, I’ve applied my proficiency with the latest academic technology trends to provide faculty training, coaching, team teaching, blended learning programs, and numerous project-based opportunities. I am currently working in greater Kuala Lumpur teaching software design and development as well as information technology utilizing the New South Wales Australian curriculum and implementing Visible Learning pedagogies that dovetail seamlessly with the ISTE standards, thereby creating an engaging environment where students are free to innovate and create projects with detailed feedback and clear objectives that guide students as they learn to own their learning. Although my background is educational technology, I believe my strongest skills are human, be they the careful nurturing of young students or those with special needs. I prefer to lead fun and flexible classes where students and teachers recognize diverse opportunities for learning and are prepared to apply what they’ve absorbed to practical, real-life situations in and beyond the classroom. I view every problem as a challenge and treat the concerns of others with the respect and urgency they deserve.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Facilitator
I particularly love 6a and 6c, firstly empowering my students to have a say in their approach to learning and allowing them to choose the right technology that works for them. Secondly, because the best projects I have ever taught combine both an effective design process and links to computational thinking, and I have seen many inspired students iterate throughout this process, producing failure after failure and yet consistently developing life long skills needed to navigate thier future.
Learning Technology Specialist / Coach
Tokyo
Dominic has been working as a technology integrator and coach for four years. He is a big advocate for educational science and the research surrounding cognitive load, and is passionate about developing memory retrieval in students. This passion stems from years working as a mathematics teacher across three phases of school and seeing the widening gaps in mathematical understanding of his students. An ISTE certified educator, Dominic now collaborates globally with educational specialists, identifying and testing new technology resources that can have a positive impact on students' progress and wellbeing in all subjects.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Facilitator
I particularly love 6a and 6c, firstly empowering my students to have a say in their approach to learning and allowing them to choose the right technology that works for them. Secondly, because the best projects I have ever taught combine both an effective design process and links to computational thinking, and I have seen many inspired students iterate throughout this process, producing failure after failure and yet consistently developing life long skills needed to navigate thier future.
I&S Teacher
Keystone Academy
Teacher
The ISF Academy
Instructional Coach
Shanghai American School (Pudong Campus)
Secondary STEM Coordinator
Saigon South International School
Evan is the Secondary STEM Coordinator at Saigon South International School (SSIS). He has taught various courses in mathematics, science, engineering, and programming over the past eighteen years at schools in New York City, Hangzhou, China, and now at in Vietnam at SSIS. His interests include developing computational thinking skills in students (and teachers) and modeling the maker's lifestyle of building and coding solutions to problems that matter. Outside of the classroom, Evan enjoys eating good food with his wife Josie and daughter Nora, running on uneven sidewalks, and finding new ways to make LEDs blink.
teacher
Marymount Secondary School
Year 2 Class Teacher
Kellett School (Pok Fu Lam Preparatory)
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
To become a successful global citizen, one must first become a positive digital citizen. They are two sides of the same coin.
Primary School Teacher
Silicon Valley International School
William 'Liam' Stanton has taught in Santa Marta and Medellin, Colombia; Beijing and Shanghai, China; as well as Santa Barbara and Palo Alto, California.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
To become a successful global citizen, one must first become a positive digital citizen. They are two sides of the same coin.
Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning
International School Bangkok
Technology Integrator
Avenues - The World School - Shenzhen
Keystone Academy
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
I want my students to be skilled and creative users of technology; but more importantly, I want my students to be thoughtful users of technology. Students in my class understands that they have a responsibility in using technology in positive and respectful ways; and that they understand that the actions they make, can and will impact others due to our global interconnectedness.
Educator
The ISF Academy
Originally from Canada, I have worked in Hong Kong for over 15 years, and have taught a variety of different subjects. I enjoy challenging myself to continuously find creative ways to apply technology meaningfully to stretch my students' learning, and my own as well! I have worked in different school roles and am currently enjoying the role of Community and Services Coordinator where I provide experiences to nurture concepts of social responsibility and sustainability.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
I want my students to be skilled and creative users of technology; but more importantly, I want my students to be thoughtful users of technology. Students in my class understands that they have a responsibility in using technology in positive and respectful ways; and that they understand that the actions they make, can and will impact others due to our global interconnectedness.
Tech Integration Specialist
Dresden International School
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
As educators, we constantly set learning goals for our professional growth. Participating actively in local and global digital networks deepens our professional learning and connects us with peers, experts, resources and new ideas. Staying connected to research is essential as an educator, to guide our instruction, to reflect on the impact it has on our teaching practices and to make changes when necessary.
Technology Integration Specialist
International School Saigon Pearl
Barbara is an educator who found her passion in Education 11 years ago teaching Mathematics in Middle School at the American Nicaraguan School in Managua. As a Systems Engineer she found her truest passion when integrating Technology in her Algebra 1 classes, which made her being promoted to a K-12 Educational Technology coach position where she carried out and developed the school’s Technology strategic plan with her EdTech team’s support. Currently, Barbara is part of the Cognita’s schools group in Vietnam, working as a K-5 Technology Integration Specialist at International School Saigon Pearl where she collaborates with Cognita’s Asia EdTech team to improve the learners’ education experience and outcomes, and teacher effectiveness by utilizing technology. Barbara’s focus is to create purposeful, authentic and engaging learning experiences and to scaffold her instruction according to each learner's individual needs. Outside of the classroom Barbara enjoys dancing and Crossfit.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
As educators, we constantly set learning goals for our professional growth. Participating actively in local and global digital networks deepens our professional learning and connects us with peers, experts, resources and new ideas. Staying connected to research is essential as an educator, to guide our instruction, to reflect on the impact it has on our teaching practices and to make changes when necessary.
Technology Instructional Coach
Shanghai American School (Pudong Campus)
Computer Science Teacher
Shanghai American School
PE Teacher
Walworth Barbour American International School
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Learning for me means enjoyment pur.
Educational Technology Coach
German European School Singapore
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Learning for me means enjoyment pur.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
Solving the most pressing, intransigent challenges in education is too large a task for any single person or school. Using technology to collaborate and co-create with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders provides the opportunities our communities deserve to learn from and with each other to author the future of education.
Founding Upper School Principal
Broadstone Academy
Joseph is the Founding Upper School Principal at Broadstone Academy, an independent, K12 bilingual school opening in September 2022 in Shenzhen, China. Previously, Joseph served as a Senior Advisor to Whittle School & Studios as well as an Advisor on Internationalization to the Shenzhen Nanshan Education Bureau. His classroom teaching experience includes AP Calculus, AP Micro and Macroeconomics at Escuela Internacional Sampedrana in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, and Latin at Boys' Latin of Philadelphia Charter School in Philadelphia, PA. Joseph is an SDG advocate, having served a fellowship in Leadership for Urban Sustainable Development with the United Nations University, and avid "intrapreneur" working alongside colleagues and community partners to innovate teacher professional learning opportunities, curriculum, pedagogy, and technology use in education. Joseph is completing an Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership Studies at Northeastern University. He holds an M.S. in Global & International Education from Drexel University and a B.A. in Economics from the College of the Holy Cross.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
Solving the most pressing, intransigent challenges in education is too large a task for any single person or school. Using technology to collaborate and co-create with colleagues, students, and external stakeholders provides the opportunities our communities deserve to learn from and with each other to author the future of education.
IT Assisstant
The American International School of Muscat
Upper Primary Educator
International School of Ho Chi Minh City
MYP Facilitator - Sciences
Al-Rayan International School
Computing Teacher and IT Integrator
Yew Chung International School - Shanghai
Digital & Information Literacy Subject Leader and Teacher
German Swiss International School
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen@AmitaTPatel
We, our students, our community, are in a very powerful position today using digital platforms to stand up for a cause important to us. Being a 'Responsible, Thoughtful & Kind' Citizens can change the world.
Technology Director
Yew Chung International School of Shanghai (Pudong)
I am passionate about technology as a key enabler for building 21st-century skills in students. It gives me immense satisfaction when technology stimulates creativity and innovation in students.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen@AmitaTPatel
We, our students, our community, are in a very powerful position today using digital platforms to stand up for a cause important to us. Being a 'Responsible, Thoughtful & Kind' Citizens can change the world.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
My favorite part of teaching is designing real-world, engaging activities for students, and creating authentic, hands-on learning environments where students can explore, learn, and have fun.
STEM Coordinator
Humphrey Central Elementary School
I am the STEM Coordinator and a 4th grade educator at Humphreys Central Elementary School, a DoDEA school in South Korea. I coordinate the STEM program at my school, and collaborated to help build two Makerspaces, an Outdoor Makerspace, and a DREAM Studio. I also am a co-coach for robotics and on the PBL Leadership Team. I have presented at several international technology conferences and enjoy collaborating with educators and students from around the world.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
My favorite part of teaching is designing real-world, engaging activities for students, and creating authentic, hands-on learning environments where students can explore, learn, and have fun.
EdTech and Making Coach
Beacon Hill School
An educator and leader working for more than a decade in the area of educational technology. Stu is passionate about student-driven learning through curiosity and invention. He has worked with K-12 classrooms at every year level and worked as an Edtech Advisor across a foundation of 22 schools in Hong Kong. Stu’s current role is as head of Edtech and an innovation coach and trainer. He regularly facilitates PD for schools and at conferences, including whole staff workshops and keynotes.
Director of Research and Development
International School Services (ISS)
Dana is Director of Research and Development at International School Services (ISS) She was formally Curriculum Leader at Hong Kong International School, Hong Kong’s largest American international school with close to 3000 students across two campuses. Prior to that she was a technology coach at the American Embassy School in New Delhi, Dana lead the rollout of the region’s first 1:1 iPad program with an integrated Digital Citizenship Camp. She later designed and facilitated the first iPad Summit conference in India. Currently a Doctoral candidate through the CASTLE program at the University of Kentucky, Dana is also the author of iPads for Learning, an online instructor for SUNY Buffalo and the University of Kentucky, and works as a consultant for international schools. Dana jointly created a group three years ago for women interested in leadership in the International School sector. She has a Doctorate from leading educational leadership postgraduate school, University of Kentucky.
Computing Teacher
Nord Anglia International School
Educator. Innovator. Explorer. Connector. Worldschooler. Geek out on everything education, learning science and edtech related. Helping learners and colleagues thrive.
Design, Tech & Innovation Specialist
Anglo-Americal School of Moscow
Digital Learning Coach
Seoul Foreign School
Heather Breedlove is passionate about using technology to help students engage and create. As a Digital Learning Coach at Seoul Foreign School, she works with teachers to provide innovative learning experiences for students. After school she coordinates the SFSTEM VEX Robotics program. Online, you can find her on Twitter and offline she reads paper books while drinking iced coffee. Heather was awarded the ISTE Making IT Happen award in 2018 for her commitment and leadership in improving digital opportunities for students.
Technology Coach
Morrison Academy (Kaohsiung Campus)
I currently teach at Morrison Academy Kaohsiung, where I work with students in grades K-8. I mentor teachers in technology integration. I also manage our elementary maker-space called the Tinkerlab.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner@clos_gm
Physical Education Teacher
Saigon South International School
Carlos’ passion for education began at a young age, teaching English in Guatemala City. His educator journey has since taken him to Italy, China and Vietnam. He eventually found his truest passion in Physical Education. Currently, Carlos is part of the highly motivated, authentically collaborative and truly innovative #WeAreSSIS family in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. It is there where he has been able to embed innovative approaches into his daily practices and hence creating learning experiences where he builds on his students’ contemporary skillsets. As a Google Certified Innovator, Trainer, & cohort coach (SWE17/VIA20) he’s become an inspirational force with his “moonshot” thinking mentality.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner@clos_gm
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Deputy Head of Lower School
Harrow International School Beijing
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
Shen Wai International School
ISTE Certified Educator
Microsoft Innovative Educator Trainer & Apple Teacher
Silky Vyas is presently the EY and PYP ICT Coach at Shen Wai International School, Shenzhen.
With more than twelve years of teaching experience in IB schools, she collaborates with teachers to integrate technology and information fluency skills into the curriculum.
She coaches the classroom and specialist teachers to use technology to create, adapt and personalize learning experiences for all students and empower them as independent learners.
She is passionate about new technology tools for making teaching and learning compelling, relevant, and with rigor. She is also keen on exploring the uses of immersive and assistive technology tools that are meaningful, engaging, and interactive.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Collaborator
Technology Coach
Shanghai American School
Al-Rayan International School
Director of Studies
Harrow International School Beijing
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
I truly enjoy creating and tailoring meaningful and relevant experiences to foster curiosity, increase engagement and guide my students towards deep learning. I always start planning by asking myself those simple questions: What do I want my students to learn? How can I make this work for everyone? How will I know they have learned, and how will they know what they have accomplished? What resources and tools will I curate?
Head of Modern Foreign Languages
GEMS Dubai American Academy
Sarah Verdoïa is a language enthusiast with a background in literature, didactics of foreign language and linguistics. Guiding students towards their future with presence, love and humor, she has shared and fulfilled her passion for cultures and communication as a Spanish, Swedish and French teacher. She believes that languages are opportunities to explore our understanding of the world, connect with people, build relationships as well as to discover oneself. Her educational interests are student agency, collaborative learning and mindful assessment while she is growing into coaching. She is currently exploring Mandarin and what AI is bringing to language learning. She lives in Dubai. When not teaching, she enjoys the seaside, playing the piano and heading to any cold country.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
I truly enjoy creating and tailoring meaningful and relevant experiences to foster curiosity, increase engagement and guide my students towards deep learning. I always start planning by asking myself those simple questions: What do I want my students to learn? How can I make this work for everyone? How will I know they have learned, and how will they know what they have accomplished? What resources and tools will I curate?
Technology Integration Specialist
Al Bayan Bilingual School
Innovation Coach
Keystone Academy
Head of Technology Faculty
International School of Penang (Uplands)
I am currently Head of the Technology Faculty at the International School of Penang (Uplands), Malaysia. In this role, I oversee the Design & Technology and ICT/Computer Science Departments for Years 7 to 13. I also teach KS3, IGCSE and IB Design Technology and KS3 Computer Science. Previous roles I have worked in include: Digital Learning Coordinator; IB MYP Math & Design teacher and MYP Coordinator. I believe strongly in giving students choice and empowering them to take control of their learning, and that my job is to carefully craft a framework that gives them the support, structure and skills they need to make informed decisions. I am an advocate for the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and the importance of providing students with multiple means of engagement, representation, action and expression. To this end, I have spent the last few years working on ways to structure lessons and feedback using digital badges and Google tools. Some of my efforts can be found at badgedocs.com. I love the design process and helping my students apply their empathy, creativity and knowledge to develop solutions to authentic problems. I am still working on how I can better structure my units/classes/assessments to support creativity and innovation and my current obsession is with the communication of design ideas. I see this as being a critical part of helping students to be innovative, as one of the best ways for students to share ideas, give feedback on ideas and borrow ideas is for them to be able to communicate them clearly and succinctly to others. I blog irregularly at philmacoun.ca
Shanghai American School (Puxi Campus)
International School of Dongguan
American School of Bombay
Head of Secondary School
Al-Rayan International School
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
The focus on designing personalised and authentic learning experiences is crucial in order to support students to become independent, self-directed and engaged learners within and beyond school. I love being able to combine my creativity, pedagogical knowledge and skills, and content knowledge to work with other teachers, leaders and students to plan and implement these new learning experiences.
Head of Digital Learning
St Mark's Anglican Community School
Kelly has taught in many different types and sizes of schools in Western Australia across all year levels and many curriculum areas since 1995. After completing her Master of Education in 2014, specialising in Teacher Librarianship (with a digital and inquiry focus), and Professional Certificate of Instructional Leadership in 2015, Kelly has enjoyed working in a variety of technology integration and leadership roles. Prior to this, while teaching part-time and raising children, Kelly also followed her other passion of music composition, and completed a Bachelor of Music (Hons) at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts - she has created and produced several fringe shows over the last few years, and hopes to make time to write a stage musical based on some fascinating local history. Kelly is currently leading a project at her school to connect the ISTE Standards for Students to the Australian Curriculum General Capabilities, collaborating with other teachers and leaders to integrate and develop these from Kindy to Year 10 across all learning areas.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
The focus on designing personalised and authentic learning experiences is crucial in order to support students to become independent, self-directed and engaged learners within and beyond school. I love being able to combine my creativity, pedagogical knowledge and skills, and content knowledge to work with other teachers, leaders and students to plan and implement these new learning experiences.
Classroom Teacher/ICT coordinator
International School Haarlem
Head of School
Achieve Xiamen International School
Prior to joining Achieve Xiamen International School in 2020, Kelly served as the Head of Innovation and Staff Learning at the Chinese International School in Hong Kong. Throughout her 18 years of experience in education, she has worked in the U.S., Korea and Hong Kong at all school levels. Kelly has led learning across the globe as co-founder of the Catalyst Education Lab, International Society for Technology in Education certified trainer, Apple Distinguished Educator Advisory Board member and at the UNESCO Teacher Task Force Policy Dialogue Forum. Kelly’s current research focuses on student interest in STEM content and careers and parent perceptions of STEM education.
High School Librarian and Technology Specialist
Jakarta Intercultural School (Cilandak - Middle and High School Campus)
Dean of Curriculum & Director of Yushan Academy (Design & Innovation)
UWC Changshu China
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
This is my personal favourite standard because it promotes students' agency and ownership of their own learning.
ICT and Learning Support Teacher
Khartoum International Community School
My name is Adenuga Abiola. I am a licensed educator in the state of Hawai'i, USA. I am from Ibadan, Nigeria. I have taught English as a Second Language, MYP Design, and IGCSE ICT. I have also been privileged to provide technical support and integration in my journey as an educator. I have spent the last decade in Asia, where I enjoyed teaching at IB schools In Vietnam and China. I believe in making learning accessible and equitable to all students. My qualifications include an MA in Technology and Learning Design from the University of Roehampton, an M.Ed in Globalization, and a B.Sc in Computing from the University of Greenwich. Amongst all of my qualifications, the ISTE certification is the one I'm most proud of. This is because of the opportunities this certification has provided for my students and I. ISTE has connected me with other like minded educators from around the globe and we are able to collaborate to foster the development of computational thinking and programming.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
This is my personal favourite standard because it promotes students' agency and ownership of their own learning.
Librarian
Yangon International School
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Analyst
Everyone has an opinion these days. Understanding data is crucial for us moving forward
Technology and Learning Innovation Coordinator
International School of Busan
Dale Plotzki is an international educator with over 10 years experience. He is currently serving as the Learning and Innovation Coordinator at the International School of Busan. Dale is interested in using technology to make teaching and learning more efficient, purposeful authentic and engaging. Particular areas of focus include video communication, data visualization, gamification and coaching. Outside of the classroom he enjoys cold water surfing, cooking and Bitcoin.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Analyst
Everyone has an opinion these days. Understanding data is crucial for us moving forward
Director of the Educational Resources Center and Director of Technology
International College, Beirut, Lebanon
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
ISTE Standards are about people and not technology in isolation. As Digital Citizens (students, teachers, parents, leaders), we need to understand what does it mean to live, learn and work in an interconnected digital world.
Group Head of Learning Innovation and Educational Technology
Dulwich College International
Daniela believes in innovative education, reflective learners, and is passionate about 21st Century learning. Daniela's international experience includes roles as an educator, instructional coach, HS Principal, Director of IT, District Director of Learning Innovation in Ecuador, China, Qatar, Peru and based in Singapore currently. She has been consulting for the IBO as Paper Author, Principal Examiner and Curriculum developer for the last 12 years. Daniela believes that teaching other professionals is the best way to adapt and re-learn. She has been a lead presenter at various conferences as 21CLHK, NESA Leadership Conference and Google Summits around the world. Research has always been her passion and every initiative she designs and implements at the macro or micro level are student-oriented and based on her work as Expert Panelist of NMC Horizon Reports and CoSN Innovation Advisory Board Member. For Daniela, authentic use of innovative pedagogical practices, e-learning and sports are her true passions.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Citizen
ISTE Standards are about people and not technology in isolation. As Digital Citizens (students, teachers, parents, leaders), we need to understand what does it mean to live, learn and work in an interconnected digital world.
Founder & Educational Director
Baker & Bloom
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Where are all learners, everyday on every way.
Primary Educational Technology Coordinator
The International School of Azerbaijan
28 years experience, 11 of those international. Always seek the best tools for the job; simple, complex, human, digital.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Where are all learners, everyday on every way.
Senior School teacher
Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Science Teacher
Hong Kong International School
Josh is a science teacher passionate about educational technology, maker education and creativity.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Instructional Technology Coordinator
Al-Rayan International School
ACS Abu Dhabi
Grade 5 Teacher
Global English School (Bangkok)
Elementary World Language Teacher
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
It allows everyone in the community to work and learn at their own space and at the same time allows facilitator to differentiate the technology needs and up skilling of all members.
ICT Specialist Teacher-coorodinator
EtonHouse International School
I am qualified IB PYP teacher passionate about concept based teaching and learning practices. I believe that every child has a potential and as an educator my job is to provide opportunities to extend their conceptual understanding, knowledge and skills. I am a Science graduate and hold Masters in education with IB specialisation. I have been teaching for past 18 years and have been at different positions in schools. I have taught Hindi as second language besides being technology teacher at EtonHouse. My philosophy in education is to enable learners to effectively use technology for learning and personal development. I believe it is important to build stronger children to have empathetic and caring society.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
It allows everyone in the community to work and learn at their own space and at the same time allows facilitator to differentiate the technology needs and up skilling of all members.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Education is a continuous and lifelong learning process.
Chinese Teacher
United World College of South East Asia (UWCSEA), East Campus
Formerly I was a broadcaster who always "talking to the air." Now, I enjoy the interactions with students in my classroom every day.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Learner
Education is a continuous and lifelong learning process.
Information Strategies Center Coordinator
Hisar School
My primary role is to leads educational technology in my school. This role requires me to work directly with teachers. I'm working to technology integration and digital transformation. I am part of the leadership team and responsible for information technologies and technology integration decisions. I have been the head of the teaching and computer science department at different levels of K12 until today. I teach Computer Science, Graphic Design and Design Thinking and Entrepreneurship courses in high school. At the same time, this role requires me to work directly with students. Thus, my students are teachers, students and school leadership members. I am also one of the authors of “Computer Literacy 1- 8” student and teacher course books. I am a member of Turkish Private Schools Association IT Committee. I have participated in many national and international seminars, symposiums and conferences as participant and as well as presenter. I am ISTE Educator. I am also an Apple Professional Learning Provider and a Google Certified Trainer.
Cairo American College
Technology & Innovation Coordinator
Singapore American School
Ben is a technology and Innovation leader who believes authentic learning is inherently personal. He has broad curriculum teaching experience (Grades 3-12) as well as administration and leadership experience. His focus is always on achieving greater student engagement and learning outcomes. Ben wants all members of his school community to love their learning and for that learning to be of great individual significance. Ben is currently Technology and Innovation Coordinator in the elementary section of Singapore American School. He was previously Director of Technology at Korea International School where he led the creation of the The Fishbowl, a successful in-house professional development program.
Kindergarten Teacher
Shanghai American School (Pudong Campus)
Middle School Design Teacher
Stamford American International School
Full time teacher
Delia School of Canada
Western International School of Shanghai
English Teacher
Keystone Academy
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
Design is everything! You can apply design principles to any subject, job, or problem. The possibilities are endless!
Digital Literacy Coach/Design Teacher
Canadian International School in Singapore
Originally from the Windy City of Chicago, IL USA, I am a midwest guy inside and out. I am a proud graduate of the Arizona State University Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College with a BA in Elementary Education. For the past 13 years, I have been teaching abroad first in Abu Dhabi and now in Singapore. The past seven years I have been working as the K-12 Digital Literacy Coach/Design Teacher at the Canadian International School Singapore. When I am not collaborating with teachers, students, parents, and administrators to create engaging learning experiences you can find me salsa dancing the night away.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
Design is everything! You can apply design principles to any subject, job, or problem. The possibilities are endless!
Technology Integration Coordinator
Shanghai Community International School
Teacher
International College Hong Kong
Assistant Head of Chinese (CAL)
Victoria Shanghai Academy
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
Teacher designing for diversity can implement technology effectively within the curriculum and has the potential to extend learning in powerful ways. It can also empower students’ voices and ensure that learning is a student-driven process.
Teacher
The ISF Academy
I have been teaching in primary school (International Baccalaureate accredited schools) for 13 years and Chinese Language Learning centre for 7 years. I am a MakerSpace Thinker, Learning Technology Integrator and Gifted & Talented (G&T) coordinator who aims to integrate maker education into both taught curriculum and G&T programmes. As an educator, I love taking on challenges in my teaching and I am not afraid of changes. I still believe I have a young heart and mindset that keeps motivating me to revolutionise education and expand my horizon.
Favourite ISTE educator standard:
Designer
Teacher designing for diversity can implement technology effectively within the curriculum and has the potential to extend learning in powerful ways. It can also empower students’ voices and ensure that learning is a student-driven process.
Secondary Principal
Oasis International School
Jessica currently serves as the Secondary Principal for Oasis International School - Kuala Lumpur. For almost 20 years, she has worked with international schools across Asia. Jessica’s experience spans from classroom teacher to her current role which includes overseeing leadership in whole-school innovation and technology implementation. Jessica has conducted research on characteristics of innovation in K12 International Schools in Asia; she also trains educators and consults with leadership on curriculum design, pedagogy, and technology integration. Jessica holds an earned Doctorate in Global Educational Leadership, is an Apple Distinguished Educator, and is an ISTE CAP Trainer.
Early Years Director
Walworth Barbour American International School
With over 14 years of teaching experience globally including the United States, South Korea, Norway, and Israel, Andrea’s teaching journey has led her on a path to continuously reimagine the way we learn. As a Reggio-inspired leader and Apple Distinguished Educator, her love for deep pedagogical conversations has driven her to transform learning environments, promote collaboration, integrate technology, and personalize learning. At Walworth Barbour American International School in Israel, Andrea is currently leading her team to set up learning spaces that inspire innovation and inquiry as an Early Years Director.
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