Student-led Podcasts Develop Real-world Project Management Skills
Explore how students manage a geographically separated podcast team, mastering communication, leadership, and adaptability. Attendees will learn practical strategies for fostering collaboration, resolving conflicts, and establishing clear roles, while gaining insights into the real-world application of 21st-century skills essential for success in today’s workforce.

About Simar Mohanty
Simar Mohanty is the Team Lead & Student Coordinator of the all-girls Student Club - "SDG Warriors", a team of passionate Student Changemakers and STEMinists dedicated to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, leveraging the power of STEM education and 21st-century skills. Simar hosts the SDG Warriors Podcast (anchor.fm/sdgwarriors) a student-led podcast featuring inspiring stories from EDUheroes and STEM experts from around the world - ideal for students, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in STEM, education, and social impact, this podcast aims to provide enriching learning experiences and drive positive change in local, global, and digital communities. Being the founding member of the Human Intelligence Movement, she brings in her superpowers of curiosity, creativity and communication to amplify student voice and perspectives from the grassroots of education.

Empowering educators to explore the potential of AI
This session explores the transformative role of Generative AI in reshaping education and addressing the global digital divide. Attendees will learn how AI-powered tools can empower educators by automating tasks, personalizing learning experiences, and engaging students in innovative ways. We will dive into practical strategies for integrating AI in classrooms, demonstrating how it can support equitable learning, foster inclusivity, and help students develop future-ready skills.

About Namya Joshi
I am a Grade XII student at Sat Paul Mittal School, India. I am 18 years old and the official Minecraft Student Ambassador by Microsoft. Inspired by my own motto #EachOneTeachTen, I have spent the last five years designing and delivering free of cost coding workshops for more than 15,000 teachers, young people, especially girls, in India and all over the world, as well as empowering other young people to run their own coding clubs. I have raised awareness about the social issues using game based learning with STEM to provide solutions for the problems humanity faces.

I have been honoured with the prestigious Pradhanmantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar 2021, Global Student Prize Top 50 Finalists 2023, #Unstoppable21 under 21, Global Child Prodigy Award 2022, Global Impactor Student IMPACT Award 2022, Diana Award 2021. I am honored to be the winner of the UNESCO World Youth Multimedia Competition, TeachSDGs Ambassador, Rex Karamaveer Bronze Medal Awardee, Global E-Innovation Award Winner, Youngest Global Juror. I am the first ever student  to attain the Adobe Creative Educator certifications – ACE1 and  ACE 2. Proud to serve in numerous reputable organisations as a board member, advisory member, and a member. I am a dynamic speaker and has presented about the potential of STEM and game-based learning at events such as Bett2024, Future Skills Conference 2023 Finland, KEOS2019 Finland, EduDays Microsoft, UNESCO, ISTE, CSLA, Edutech Asia Singapore, CONVOKE, Asia Berlin Summit, EdChatInteractive, Azure Conference, Global Makers Day, DigCit Summit and Adobe Education Summit.

Global Citizenship through Inquiry: Inspiring Action in PYP Classrooms
In this session, we will explore how the PYP framework and inquiry-based learning can be used to foster global citizenship in students. By integrating global perspectives into the curriculum, educators can inspire students to engage in meaningful action for positive change. We will discuss practical strategies for creating inclusive, inquiry-driven learning environments that encourage students to explore global issues, reflect on their role in the world, and take responsibility for creating a more sustainable and equitable future.

About Hala Hajj Sleiman
I’m Hala Hajj Sleiman, an educator and curriculum coordinator based in Lebanon/Turkey. As an educational leader and curriculum designer, I focus on working closely with teachers to foster meaningful learning environments. One of my proudest moments was leading the successful IB PYP evaluation process at MEF International School, which resulted in outstanding outcomes. I am passionate about creating and aligning curricula that empower both educators and students to engage in global learning and drive positive change.

Generative AI: Empowering Accessibility and Inclusion in Education
Explore the revolutionary potential of Generative AI to create personalized, accessible, and inclusive learning experiences for students with disabilities. This session will showcase real-world examples of AI-powered assistive technologies, focusing on text-to-speech/speech-to-text, image description/generation, and personalized content creation.  We'll discuss the benefits and challenges of these tools, along with crucial ethical considerations and best practices for teachers. Learn how to leverage Generative AI to break down barriers and foster a more equitable learning environment for all students.  Join us to discover how AI can empower students with disabilities and transform education.

About Natalia Pinelli Gomez
I am an English teacher passionate about innovative teaching methods with over 10 years of experience. I am based in Argentina and was one of only three Argentinians selected for the Google for Education AI Fellowship, a prestigious program that recognizes educators pushing the boundaries of technology in the classroom.

From Chaos to Clarity: 15 AI Tools That Fix Real Classroom Problems
AI isn’t just for tech experts—it’s a powerful, practical tool for every teacher. In this session, I’ll share 15 free, easy-to-use AI tools that help educators tackle real classroom challenges like language barriers, accessibility gaps, student engagement, and personalized learning. These tools work in any setting, require no budget, and can be implemented immediately to create a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.

Using examples from my own classroom, I’ll show how AI can -
Empower teachers globally with free tools that enhance learning for all students.
Bridge the digital divide by supporting multilingual and neurodiverse learners.
AND Promote equity with simple, effective strategies that lighten a teacher’s workload.

This session is designed for educators of all tech comfort levels—whether you’re just starting with AI or looking for practical ways to integrate it seamlessly into your teaching. Walk away with a ready-to-use AI toolkit and the confidence to bring AI into your classroom—starting today.

About Kamal Preet
Kamal Preet is the Mentor of the SDG Warriors, a Lifelong learner & a former Middle-School Science Educator from Bangalore, India. As a National Geographic Certified Educator, Kamal is passionate about everything STEM, the Global Goals, Gamification & SEL. She leverages her experience as a Microsoft Alumni as an Educator Innovation Lead, usability expert, & a classroom-science teacher to develop easy to implement, minimum experience needed solutions that increase student engagement while ensuring mastery of content in a time bound environment.

Global Collaboration for Digital Storytelling
This session explores how digital storytelling and documentary-making empower students to engage with global issues and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while fostering collaboration across borders. Using a design thinking approach, students gain agency in storytelling through stop motion, video editing, game design, and voiceover creation.

The session also highlights examples of digital storytelling that amplify student voices and teacher empowerment strategies, including alignment with the Transformational Learning Principles or ISTE standards. Educators will gain practical insights to integrate authentic, student-centered storytelling and global collaboration into their classrooms.

Rawan El Adawi
Rawan El Adawi, an EdTech Lead and ICT teacher at MEFIS in Istanbul, Turkey, specializes in integrating coding, digital literacy, and creative technology into primary education. I am an ISTE Certified Educator and an active community leader, fostering professional learning networks among Arab educators. One of my proudest achievements is guiding my Grade 5 students in creating impactful documentary films linked to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing their work to a wider audience, and inspiring global awareness through technology. I have also contributed to developing my school’s AI policy and supporting educators in leveraging emerging technologies effectively.

Alex Boggs
Dr. Alex Boggs is a teacher, researcher, filmmaker, and designer in Virginia, USA. He has been (and currently is) a high school history teacher, college history professor, and a dissertation committee chair. He also serves as an ISTE Community Leader, advocating for more technological fluency for teachers. While his experience has been long and varied, at his heart he is a storyteller and one interested in researching the power of stories. His current interests are in videography, AI, and converting TTRPGs into historical simulation content to immerse students in the past. His proudest achievement is the completion of his dissertation to start him on the journey of promoting video as a tool for critical thinking. 

Engaging Students in Participatory-Action Research as Global Citizenship Education
Over the past two years, I've had the opportunity to develop and lead a course for our 12th grade students called "Critical Global Citizenship." As a key component of the course, students engage in a process of participatory-action research with two community partners in Rwanda. We have summarized this research model with the motto of "Learn From and Act With." From the student research process over the last two years, several school-and-community initiatives have arisen to further global citizenship education at the school. In this session, I will provide an overview description of the student participatory-action research process, and share some insights that may be replicable for other teachers or schools interested in promoting student engagement with community partners and in fostering a critical approach to civic and global citizenship education.

About Nathan Haines
I am a high school social studies teacher at the International School of Kigali in Rwanda.  I've been teaching in two different international schools in the East Africa regions for the past 13 years, first in Ethiopia, and now 4 years in Rwanda.  I've taught a variety of social studies / humanities subjects including Business, Economics, History, Psychology, Geography and Government. I am also in the final stages of an Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction. My research interests relate to experiencial learning, including authentic project-based learning, global citizenship education, and service-learning.  I've recently been proud of a course I've developed and led for 12th grade students at my school called Critical Global Citizenship. Part of that course involves students engaging in a participatory-action research process with a couple of community partners in Rwanda.

The Sierra Leone ChatBot Experiment: Leveraging AI for Teacher Professional Development in LMICs
This presentation focuses on the Sierra Leone ChatBot Experiment, conducted as part of AI-for-Education.org's mission to promote equitable and effective AI tools in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The project explored how a GPT-powered chatbot, delivered via WhatsApp, supported teachers in both urban and rural schools. The session will highlight insights on teacher engagement, training needs, and the practical challenges of implementing AI solutions in resource-constrained settings.

About Jody Britten
Jody Britten, Head of Research and Innovation at Team4Tech, has over two decades of expertise in educational technology and digital learning. Leading the AI for Education research and development projects with Fab, Inc., and supported by the Gates Foundation, she's an appointed member of the HP Futures Council on EdTech for Teachers and serves on several AI advisory councils. In her former role at Metiri Group, Jody was pivotal in developing global teacher and leader training for sustainable EdTech and supported both policy and implementation activities for states, districts, individual schools, and ministries of education. At Team4Tech, her leadership has significantly enhanced accelerator programs, engaging over 975 NGOs worldwide during the past year. As a former teacher Jody is on a mission to ensure technology is used to ignite the voice of learners, and the educators who support them.

Educating for a Better World: Exploring the Solutionary Framework
This session introduces educators to the Institute for Humane Education (IHE)Solutionary Framework, a powerful approach that fosters critical thinking, Systems thinking , ethical decision-making, and solutionary skills in students. Participants will explore how humane education connects human rights, environmental sustainability, and animal protection to create meaningful learning experiences. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, this webinar will equip teachers with tools to inspire students to take informed action for a more just, compassionate, and sustainable world.

About Marcela Villan
My name is Marcela Villan. I'm from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I work in a bilingual school in my area where I teach Environmental Management and Global Perspectives. Also, I am a Global School Program advocate and  mentor and a facilitator of solutionary teaching and learning for the Institute for Humane Education in Maine, USA. I consider myself a global educator who loves seeing her students taking action for a better world. I deliver webinars around the world empowering teachers to work along the same line. I believe that is my greatest achievement.

Classrooms Connected: Building Bridges to Reach the SDGs
Join us for “Classrooms Connected, a hands-on session designed to foster global collaboration in education. In this interactive experience, participants will learn how to navigate our platform, (which serves as a central hub for a network of globally-focused projects) and discover how to enhance student-centered learning by integrating a global perspective into their own instructional content while gaining insight into making global education accessible, preparing students for a globalized world.

By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with practical strategies to connect their classrooms to the world, transforming their teaching approach and enriching their students’ learning experience. Together, let’s make global learning a reality! 

About Stormy Daniels
Stormy Daniels, M.Ed., Curriculum Instruction & Educational Technology Leadership

Educator and lifelong learner with a passion for leveraging the power of technology to bring students across the globe together to share ideas and create innovative products that will ultimately lead to solutions to the 17 Global Sustainable Goals. Recently Recognized as Top 30 K-12 IT Influencers and  HP Teaching Fellow, Cohort 5.  Current 3rd Grade Teacher at Coach Archie Duran Elementary School in El Paso, Texas USA. Founder, EdTech Purpose, LLC.

Part of the Following Communities: Microsoft Innovative Educator Fellow and Master Trainer, Tynker Blue Ribbon Educator, Teach SDGs Ambassador, Flipgrid Student Voice Ambassador, Wakelet Ambassador, Seesaw Certified Educator, Microsoft Global Learning Mentor, MinecraftEdu Mentor 

Schools as Catalysts for Social Good
Schools have a unique opportunity to serve as powerful incubators for social good, equipping students with the mindset and tools to address real-world challenges. This session explores how educators can use systems thinking frameworks—such as the Sustainability Compass and the School Sustainability Self Assessment—to empower students as changemakers. Drawing on experiences from Compass Education and the American School of Puerto Vallarta, this session will showcase how students have tackled environmental justice, climate resilience, and community development projects aligned with the SDGs. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to integrate systems thinking into their classrooms, fostering student-led action for local and global impact.

About Nicole Swedlow
Nicole Swedlow is the Executive Director of Compass Education, a global organization dedicated to integrating systems thinking and sustainability into education. Based in Mexico, she has over two decades of experience in community-driven education, sustainability initiatives, and social impact projects.  Nicole has worked with schools around the world including the American School of Puerto Vallarta, where she supported students and educators apply systems thinking to address local and global challenges. The school was awarded the TIE Global Leadership award as a result of their initiatives. She is passionate about equipping students with the tools to navigate complexity, recognize their agency, and take meaningful action toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Kickstart Your Global Hour of Code: Ignite Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Coding
Join us for an exciting 30-minute session to kickstart the Global Hour of Code with students in Nigeria! Discover how to leverage technology and coding to break down geographical barriers and foster cross-cultural communication. We'll showcase engaging global collaboration projects that connect students worldwide, fostering empathy and understanding. Learn how to integrate real-world challenges into your curriculum, empowering students to develop innovative solutions for a sustainable and equitable future. Equip yourself with practical strategies and tools to create a globally aware and inclusive classroom

About Dr. Yaritza Villalba
Yaritza Villalba is an award-winning global Education Consultant and the CEO of McKenzie’s Adventures. With over a decade of experience, she is dedicated to creating an equitable and inclusive educational landscape. Yaritza's innovative approach has earned her the prestigious ISTE 20 to Watch Award.

Her journey began at the State University of New York at Albany and continued with a master’s degree in Adolescent Urban Education from Long Island University, Brooklyn. She has taught Social Studies in Brooklyn, served as an Assistant Principal, hosted a global EdTech series, and consulted internationally.

Yaritza leads McKenzie’s Adventures LLC, focusing on Culturally Responsive Sustaining Education and Project-Based Learning. She champions culturally responsive teaching and student agency, impacting over 4,900 classes globally. Yaritza is a visionary reshaping education, committed to diversity and inclusion.