Conference Speakers

Dr. Dixie Abernathy

Dr. Dixie F. Abernathy is Associate Professor of Education at Queens University of Charlotte, serving as the Department Chair of Cato Programs, the Director of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program, and the Director of Assessment and Accreditation in the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education. With over twenty peer-reviewed academic articles and books, and over thirty-five academic presentations, Dr. Abernathy is recognized nationally and globally for her research interests, which include school violence prevention, religious pluralism in the preparation of educators, and student engagement in online learning. Dr. Abernathy has served as a classroom teacher, a principal, and as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Secondary Schools for the ninth largest school district in North Carolina. During her time teaching, Dr. Abernathy was recognized as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, and in 2019, she received the Queens University of Charlotte Educational Leadership Award. Dr. Abernathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wake Forest University, a Master of Arts in School Administration from Winthrop University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University.

Dr. Chin-Sook Pak

Dr. Chin-Sook Pak received her Ph.D. from the University of Michigan in Romance Linguistics (Spanish). She is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, USA. Her current research and teaching interests are in community engagement for second language and heritage language students of Spanish. She is the recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award at Ball State University, the Brian Douglas Hiltunen Faculty Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Scholarship of Engagement, and Outstanding Scholarship Publication Award by the American Association for Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

Dr. Marie-Line Brunet

Dr. Marie-Line Brunet is an Associate Professor of French at Ball State University. She received her Ph.D. from Indiana University-Bloomington specializing in French and Francophone Studies with a focus on 20th and 21st century Literature & Cinema in 2013. Her research focuses on the interplay between cinema and literature, migration, Renoir studies, and pedagogy. Dr. Brunet has taught French in England and in the United States. In 2021, she received the French for Specific Purposes Teaching Diploma (Diplôme de Didactique du Français sur Objectifs Spécifiques – DDIFOS) from the Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI).

Dr. Brian G. Rubrecht received his doctoral degree in Foreign Language Education from the University of Texas at Austin. With research interests that include language learning motivation, learner identity, pronunciation, and pedagogical issues, he has published dozens of academic articles and book chapters on various matters related to the teaching, learning, and use of second and foreign languages.

Dr. Nicole Pyle’s research interests include interventions for youth with multiple risk indicators in secondary education, reading difficulties/disabilities, dropout prevention, college readiness, inclusion, evidence-based practices, and alternative and adult education. Dr. Pyle partners with educational leaders and researchers to design and deliver interventions aimed to reduce dropout risk indicators and improve diverse learners’ reading comprehension of informational texts, school engagement, and college readiness, to ultimately graduate from high school prepared to access and succeed in postsecondary education.

Prof. Dr. Ernest N Biktimirov

Ernest Biktimirov is a Professor of Finance at Brock University, Canada. He earned a PhD in Finance from the University of Kentucky. Besides empirical asset pricing, his research interests include innovative teaching techniques in the area of financial education. Professor Biktimirov holds Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, and he has been the recipient of numerous teaching awards.

Prof. Dr. Esther A. Rubio-Negrón

Dr. Esther A. Rubio Negrón, BBA, MA, Ed.D. Professor, and entrepreneur. Certified as Quality Inspector and Project Manager, with expertise in Educational Technology, and Curriculum Design. Certified Montessori teacher, working as a consultant for Montessori School teachers and administrators, author, and researcher. Her passion is education, and her slogan is: Changing lives through education. http://edu.montessorilearningzone.com

Prof. Dr. Bengi Sonyel

Dr. Bengi Sonyel received her PhD at the University of Nottingham in Teacher Education and M.A in Professional Studies in Education at the University of Leicester. Research areas are Pedagogical Training, In-Service Training, Curriculum Instruction and Development, Leadership, Educational Administration, Educational Management, Interpersonal Skills, Student Development, Educational Technology and Continuing Professional Development. Currently works as an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education. She has published research articles, book, book chapters related to reflective practice, lifelong learning, and teacher education. In 2021-2022 Spring Semester she was awarded by the rector of the Eastern Mediterranean University for the supervision of the senior retired primary teacher who graduated from the PhD program Curriculum Instruction and Teaching.

Prof. Dr. Mária Ganajová

Prof. Dr. Mária Ganajová is associate professor in Didactics of Chemistry. She works as a head of Department Didactics of Chemistry at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (Slovakia). She holds the responsibility for the delivery of the study programme Teacher Training of Chemistry (in combination), a master’s degree. Her areas of interest include Project Based Learning (PBL), Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE), Formative Assessment, and Development of Digital Competences in Future Chemistry Teachers.

Dr. Rashed Ali Al Sahel

Dr. Rashed Al Sahel received his MA from Eastern New Mexico University, USA in 1983 (in the field of Educational Psychology) and received his PhD. from University of Wales (Bangor), UK in 1989 (in the field of counseling Psychology). The first time he held an administrative position was head of the Educational Psychology Department in 1998 at Kuwait University. Then, he served as Dean of the College of Education at Kuwait University in 2003. He became a professor at Kuwait University in 2006. He became a professional therapist when he got a license in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy from Beck Institute in 2003, USA. Currently, since 2020, he holds the position of Head of the Department of Educational Psychology for the second time at the College of Education, Kuwait University.

Dr. Dixie F. Abernathy

Dr. Dixie F. Abernathy is Associate Professor of Education at Queens University of Charlotte and Director of the Master of Arts in Educational Leadership program in the Wayland H. Cato, Jr. School of Education. A 36-year veteran educator, Dr. Abernathy has served as a classroom teacher, a principal, and as Assistant Superintendent of Elementary and Secondary Schools. During her time teaching, Dr. Abernathy was recognized as the North Carolina Teacher of the Year, and in 2019, she received the Queens University of Charlotte Educational Leadership Award. Dr. Abernathy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Wake Forest University, a Master of Arts in School Administration from Winthrop University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from East Carolina University. Her research interests include school violence prevention and student engagement in online learning.

Dr. Francesc Pérez Ràfols

Francesc Pérez-Ràfols studied Industrial Engineering in Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC). He then took his PhD in the field of Machine Elements by the technical univeristy of Lulea and did a postdoc in the university of Padova. Currently, he holds a lectorer position at UPC. His reaserch interest is in lubrication, while his teaching interest lays on Fluid mechanics.

Dr. Manuel Pérez-Valero

PhD in Fine Arts and Assistant Professor of Artistic/Sensitive Education at University of Granada. Department of Plastic Expression Didactics. vVisual and plastic artist. He has developed a formative, professional and research profile in the contexts of Fine Arts and Art Education, especially in the field of the found object, sculpture, fashion and irony as a narrative-plastic construction and its implementation in the educational context. Addressing the different themes of the absurd in contemporary art and its use as a conceptual and didactic resource.

Dr. Maina WaGioko

Dr. Maina WaGioko, Ph.D., directs the Center for Education Research, Training, Innovation, and Learning (CERTIL). A dedicated teacher educator, he prioritizes continuous professional learning, innovative leadership, and education for sustainable development. Dr. Maina’s research and authorship inform education policy, and his accolades include being a Varkey Global Teacher Prize Top 50 Finalist and a Baldev Awardee.

Dr. Michelle Panzavecchia

Dr. Michelle Panzavecchia is a Lecturer at the Institute for Education, Malta. She is also a Visiting Lecturer at The University of Malta. She has previously worked as an Assistant Head of School, and as an Educator in the early and junior years. Michelle holds a PhD in the field of Bilingualism, Multilingualism, and English Language Teaching from the University of Sheffield, UK, an M.Sc. in Language and Communication Impairment in Children from the University of Sheffield, UK, and a B.Ed. (Hons.) from the University of Malta. Her research domains include Bilingual and Multilingual Education, English Language Teaching, Academic Writing, and Early Childhood and Primary Education.

Dr. Ivana Sotakova

Ivana Sotáková holds a PhD in Didactics of Chemistry. She works as a lecturer at Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice (Slovakia). She holds the responsibility for the delivery of the study programme Teacher Training of Chemistry (in combination), a master’s degree. Her areas of interest include Inquiry-Based Science Education (IBSE), Formative Assessment, Strategies and Tools FA, and Computer Aided Experiments.

Ms. Pavana Kiranmai Chepuri

Pavana Kiranmai Chepuri is head of Learner-Centered Innovation & Legal Counsel at Woxsen University. She also leads Woxsen’s Ethics, Responsibility, and Sustainability division. She has done her Masters in Corporate and Financial Law & Policy. And her specific areas of expertise and interests are Corporate Law, Criminal Law & Sustainability.

Mr. Saadiq Hurre Dirie

Saadiq Hurre Dirie holds Master of Science in Medical Genetics from Ondokuz Mayis University in Samsun, Turkey. Mr. Hurre is interested in higher education innovation especially in medical education and foreign language learning. He teaches basic sciences class and English Language to first year medical students.

Ms. Weng Si Ceci Kuan

Weng Si Ceci Kuan, an English instructor at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has a diverse teaching background with experience in the UK, Hong Kong, and Macau. She graduated with her MA in Applied Linguistics from UCL. Her academic interests encompass Drama in Education, the application of Innovative Technology in Classroom, and the integration of AI in Language Teaching.

Mrs. Kamila Szczepanowska

Kamila Szczepanowska received her master degree of EFL teaching from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, Poland, where she is employed as a university lecturer at the Centre for Foreign Languages. Her professional interests include: ESP teaching methodology, course design, flipped classroom, and blended collaborative learning. She has recently been involved in the international language project entitled: “English for Entrepreneurship” as the Coordinator and the instructor. The Project was implemented with partner universities of the YUFE Alliance within the Erasmus + BP programme KA 131. She also used to collaborate on other small language projects within YUFE alliance and other partner universities such as: “Do you speak English” workshops for YUFE administrative staff or “Podcast Project” with the partner university in Brno.

Ms. Maigi Lepik

Maigi Lepik is a Health Manager and holds a master’s degree in Adult Education. She works as a lecturer at Tallinn Health Care College, where she teaches the fundamentals of research, data analysis and nutrition. In addition to her qualifications, Maigi also holds a microdegree in Ethics from the University of Tartu. Her areas of interest include non-formal education and adult teaching/training.

Ms. Kateryna Panasenko

Kateryna has spearheaded e-learning initiatives across various global clients and nations, spanning higher education, MOOCs, corporate learning, K12, and more. Through this diverse experience, she has honed exceptional skills in student engagement, support, and feedback management, fostering enriched learning experiences worldwide.

Mrs. Selin Ozer

Selin Özer graduated from Eskişehir Anadolu University, Special Education Teaching Programme in 2021. In the same year, she started her master’s degree in Special Education at Eskişehir Osmangazi University. Since 2022, she has been working as a research assistant at Eskişehir Anadolu University. Her scientific interests include children with autism spectrum disorders and their education, single-subject research and technology-assisted instruction.

Mr. Karim Karmi

Karim Karmi is currently a PhD student at the Open University in Milton Keynes, UK. In 2009, he was awarded a Chevening scholarship from the British Embassy in Tunis. He did an MA in applied linguistics for language teaching at the University of Southampton, UK. In 2022, he was awarded a fully-funded PhD studentship from the Open University. His study is titled “English as a Medium of Instruction in Tunisian Higher Education Institutions: Exploring Attitudes, Challenges and Opportunities. Karim is also a teaching assistant in the Department of English at the University of Manouba in Tunisia. His area of interest includes English as a medium of instruction, language teaching pedagogy and sociolinguistics.

Ethel N. Revello Barovero teaches in the area of second language acquisition and TESOL/TEFL. She taught all levels of primary and secondary school in English. Ethel is currently an English professor at UNTDF and at the only primary school in Antarctica. Her core interests are ESP and the democracy of education. She teaches courses in face-to-face. blended, and online formats. Her research focuses on English academic literacy. She has published articles and chapters on different areas of her expertise: Academic Literacies and Higher Education learning and teaching, English academic literacy and online teaching in primary school and distance learning in higher education.

Nihal Yurtseven holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. She teaches and researches in the areas of instructional design, teaching, and learning at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, İstanbul, Turkey. Her research interests also include the notion of designer teacher, teachers’ professional development and action research. She has taken part in several projects about teachers’ professional development, quality education, sustainability, and climate change. She managed a TUBITAK (Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey) project, called Designer Teacher, on the design-oriented professional development of teachers. Currently, she is the vice dean of the Faculty of Educational Sciences and the director of Center of Teaching and Learning (CLT), a center which is established for the personal and professional development of the academics and the administrative staff as well as students.

Dr. Kristin R. Murray teaches in the area of composition and literature. Her core interests are reading, the essay, and American literature. Specifically, her research focuses on Native American literature and pedagogy. She has published articles on different areas of her expertise. Kristin is currently involved in a Design Sprint to create an online course in ESL.

Prof. Joyce Mary Adam

Joyce Mary Adam. Professor at São Paulo State University (UNESP)/São Paulo/Brazil. She did her doctorate at UNICAMP. She was at the University of Cambridge- College of Education as an academic. Topics of research interest: organizational climate and school; violence and youth; school violence, citizenship and social and professional inclusion. She is a CNPq Research Fellow and has FAPESP project funding.

Dr. Roné Vorster-de Wet

Dr. Roné Vorster-de Wet teaches Physiology at the University of the Free State, South Africa. She is passionate about student self-efficacy, blended learning, curriculum development and motivating students and applying it in teaching Physiology. She has a PhD in Health Professions Education. She was awarded the best presentation at Faculty Forums and the teaching and learning excellence award for the most inspirational lecturer.

Dr. Angele Pulis

Dr. Angele Pulis is a full-time lecturer at the Institute for Education, Malta. She teaches academic writing and research strategies. Currently, she is the Chairperson of the Research Ethics Board at the Institute for Education. Her research domains include: educational leadership, school management, quality assurance of schools, pupil voice and mixed methods research. She holds a PhD from the University of Leicester, a Master in Philosophy from the University of Wales, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Educational Administration and Management and a B.Ed (Hons) from the University of Malta. Her career in schools included various roles. She was a Head of a Primary school and an Assistant head in a sixth form and in a secondary school. She has taught Integrated Science and Chemistry in various secondary schools and has also taught Biology up to sixth form level. She has published articles on her areas of expertise and is currently researching how neuroscience can inform educational settings for more effective learning.

Dr. Dorela Kaҫauni

Dr. Dorela Kaҫauni is an English professor at the Department of Foreign Languages in the Faculty of Education and Philology at “Fan S. Noli” University in Korca, Albania. She earned her MSc. and Ph.D. in the Faculty of Foreign Languages in Tirana University in Didactics. Her interests mainly focus on teaching English as a Foreign Language, Psycholinguistics and Academic Writing.

Dr. Brian Rubrecht

Dr. Brian Rubrecht is a professor at Meiji University in Tokyo, Japan. He received his doctorate degree in Foreign Language Education from the University of Texas at Austin. He has published dozens of academic articles and book chapters on various matters related to teaching and learning. His research interests include language learning motivation, phonetics, and various classroom pedagogical issues.

Dr. Edlira Xega

Dr. Edlira Xega- full time lecturer of Text Analysis, Written English, Semantics and Linguistic Diversity and Intercultural Communication in the Department of Foreign Languages in “Fan S. Noli” University, Faculty of Education and Philology, Korça, Albania. Graduated and post graduated in English Teaching, holding a PhD degree in Linguistics, in the field of Didactics. The Field of study focused on Socio-didactic Approaches and in the role of Intercultural Communication in the teaching- learning process. Experience in Primary and Secondary Education and Interpretation. Previous position as a specialist in the Department of Curriculum and Institutional Assessment, University “Fan S. Noli” Korçë. Participant in the British Council projects in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Sports in Albania, as the English Teachers’ Trainer. Author of different articles in international journals and papers presented in many national and international conferences. Participant in Erasmus+ teaching mobility project for Higher education academic staff.

Dr. Fleura Shkembi

Dr. Fleura Shkëmbi is a lecturer at the Mediterranian University of Albania. She graduated a bachelor’s in psychology and education, a master’s in clinical psychology, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the European University of Tirana. Dr. Fleura Shkëmbi is a psychologist who uses Hypnotherapy and Mindfulness with her patients.

Dr. Imran Hussain Shah

Dr. Imran Hussain Shah received his Ph.D. in economics at the University of Leicester. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Bath, UK. Furthermore, he has undertaken several management/administrative roles in the Department of Economics. He is currently the Individual mitigating circumstances Director of Studies for the undergraduates and postgraduate. This year, he was nominated for Innovation in Learning and Teaching Award at the University of Bath. Also, his research interests include teachers’ development and use a range of technology and teaching strategies to improve learning outcomes.

Dr. Teresa de Jesús Pomposa Luna Domínguez

Dr. Teresa de Jesús Pomposa Luna Domínguez is an academic staff at the Institute of Psychology and Education of the Universidad Veracruzana (UV), Mexico. She has a bachelor degree in Psychology from the Universidad Veracruzana, a master of Education from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara and a doctoral of Education from the Colegio de Estudios Avanzados de Iberoamérica. Her areas of interest: Education, Research Training.

Dr. Ma. Kathleen C. Tiglao

Dr. Tiglao is currently the Director of Institutional Advancement and the concurrent Administrator of the Counseling and Career Development Services of San Beda College Alabang. She has been in the academe for 30 years and performed different administrative positions as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Director of Research. Her research interests include teaching related problems, academic difficulty of students and counseling. She has presented several research papers both in international and local conferences. She is also a peer reviewer of several international research journals. Dr. Tiglao finished her Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology at the University of Sto. Tomas in 2006.

Dr. Aruna Nandasena

Dr. Aruna Nandasena is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the United Arab Emirates University. In 2012, he received his Ph.D. from Saitama University in Japan. His study focuses on eco-system-based disaster reduction, with a special emphasis on tsunamis and storms. He is also interested in creating new tools for educating students about complex hydrosphere processes.

Dr. Dorotheos Georgios Orfanidis

Dr. Dorotheos Georgios Orfanidis is a lecturer at University of Macedonia, Primary School Educator & adult educator. He is postdoctoral researcher at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2023-) and postdoctoral researcher at the University of Macedonia (2021-2023). His research interests concern New Technologies, software and their educational utilization in Fine Arts, Public History, Monuments, Culture and Conservation Science (digital maps, augmented reality applications, repositories).

Dr. Eric Ho

Dr. Eric Ho is a Teaching Fellow at the English Language Centre, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He has been actively involved in teacher training with local teachers regarding lesson preparation, delivery and assessments. He is particularly keen on developing assessment methods that require integration of a range of competencies and that promote reflective practice.

Dr. Sibel Crum

Dr. Sibel Crum is a faculty member at Indiana University’s Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies in Indiana University, located in Bloomington, Indiana. Within the university, she specializes in teaching both residential and online courses on Turkish language and culture. Dr. Crum’s academic journey includes the successful completion of a Ph.D. in Second Language Education & Applied Linguistics from Indiana University’s School of Education. Driven by her passion for STEM and lifelong learning, she is currently pursuing her second Master’s degree in Instructional Systems Technology. Her research interests revolve around instructional technologies involving Human-AI collaboration, inclusive instructional design, and the integration of emerging technologies into immersive and engaging second language learning environments. Additionally, Dr. Crum actively contributes to scholarship in the fields of STEM integrated second language pedagogy, student recruitment, enrollment, and retention in higher education.

Dr. Adam Rosiński

Dr. Adam Rosiński is a studio engineer, music producer and instrumentalist. Having received a doctoral degree in Musical Arts, he specializes in music acoustics. His research and projects focus primarily on music acoustics, the use of digital technologies in music production and sound direction, as well as the application of multimedia and its use as part of musical instruction.

Dr. Danijela Horvat Samardžija

Dr. Danijela Horvat Samardžija is a senior lecturer at the University of Primorska, Faculty of Education. She has written several articles on transfer, cross-curricular connections, didactic games, stories… She is also active in the field of charity. One of the key tasks of the course she teaches is to ‘educate for values that contribute to a better world’, so she considers it important to invite students to participate with her in her charity actions. She wants them to perceive the needs around them, to feel that they too can do something good for others, to learn how charity can be brought closer to (pre)school children in a simple way. Because of her work in this field she was among the nominees for Koper City Municipality’s Best Volunteer 2022.

Dr. Burçak Çağla Garipağaoğlu

B. Çağla Garipağaoğlu, PhD, is currently working as an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Educational Leadership and Administration Program, Bahcesehir University (BAU), Istanbul, Turkey. She has more than 15 years of experience in teaching and supervision of students, research, consultancy work, workshops, seminars and advisory services within and outside the university. In addition, she has four years of working experience as a school principal at Bahçeşehir College, Umraniye campus which is a home to over 1000 students in Istanbul, Turkey. She completed her undergraduate degree (1996–2001) in Teaching Mathematics department at Boğaziçi (Bosphorous) University (formerly known as Robert College), Istanbul, Turkey. Then she received her MA (2004–2005) in Educational Sciences at The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia and PhD (2006–2012) in Business Administration at Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey. So far, she has researched about management strategies, leadership styles, and organizational behavior. Dr. Garipaagaoglu has various scientific studies, book chapters, and national/international presentations about organizational leadership & behavior ad specifically interested in conflict management organizational culture and post-modern/quantum leadership.

Dr. Foto Lorena

Dr. Lorena Robo – lecturer of Text Analyses, Language and Culture, Psychology of Teaching of Foreign Languages, Testing, Assessment and Standards in foreign language modules and ESP at “Fan S. Noli” University, Faculty of Education and Philology, Department of Foreign Languages, graduated in English Language in 2006, and post graduated in Linguistics holding a PhD degree more specifically in lexicology, phraseology studies. Participant in various international and national conferences and journals with articles related to methodology and linguistics as well. Participant in the Erasmus + program teaching mobility Higher Education staff in Baia Mare, Rumania, and Veliko Tarnovo Bulgaria.

Mr. Alvin Sim

Alvin Sim graduated from the National University of Singapore with a Bachelors of Social Sciences (First Class Honours in Geography). He was awarded the National University of Singapore Geographical Society Gold Medal. He then attained a Postgraduate Diploma in Education with Distinction from the National Institute of Education. His life purpose is to make impact in others’ lives through education. An experienced educator, Alvin previously served as a Vice-Principal in an International School in Cambodia and headed the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in various schools in Singapore. He currently heads the co-curriculum development team at the Singapore Management University (SMU). Alvin is passionate about educator development, curriculum development, instructional design, professional training, andragogy and student development.

Ms. Janice Darmanin

Janice Darmanin is the Manager Research Analyst within the Institute for Education in Malta. Through her research and experience she supports educators in their professional development at all levels within the educational sector in Malta and students as they conduct research as part of their studies. She holds a Master Degree in Applied Educational Leadership with the Institute of Education, during which her research focused on specialising in educational leadership, parental engagement and intercultural education. During her 23 years’ experience in education, she has worked closely with educators and parents to create a culturally receptive community at school, improve the learners’ educational journey by understanding how they learn related to child development and assist parents to enhance their parenting skills. She has also worked closely with kindergarten educators in the implementation of the emergent curriculum, and with educators through coaching and self-reflective strategies to improve the learners’ educational journey by understanding how they learn. For the past year she has been researching in the area of neurocognitive learning. Her research in these various areas have produced a number of journal articles which have been published in the Malta Journal of Education. She is also a visiting lecturer, professional development expert, practicum visitor and dissertation supervisor engaged with the Institution for Education, Malta.

Ms. Natalie Davis-Porada

Natalie Davis-Porada is a PhD student in English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University researching traditions and evolutions of Western, college-level liberal arts curricula. She holds a M.S.Ed. from the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. in English and Hispanic Studies from Columbia University. Natalie teaches high school English at an independent school in New York City.

Ms. Liping Wang

Liping Wang – Ph.D. candidate in linguistics at the University of Warsaw. Her research interests focus on foreign language teaching, CLIL and TE-Con3, specifically on the teaching of Polish as a foreign language in China. She received her MA in literature in China and has been a teacher by profession of Chinese as a foreign language by profession.

Ms. María Sánchez Munilla

María is a PhD student in the Department of Research and Psychology in Education at the Complutense University of Madrid with a pre-doctoral contract from the Spanish Ministry. Her thesis consists of studying the psychometric characteristics of the measurement of metacognition in secondary school students. Her interests are focused on school guidance, educational diagnosis and measurement in education.

Ms. Caroline Ann McAuliffe

Carrie McAuliffe is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She works as a part-time instructor at TC and literacy coach for NYCDOE teachers. Her research focuses on the development of pedagogical confidence in middle school literacy teachers. She holds an M.A. from Teachers College and a B.A. from St. Lawrence University.

Dr. Simone Perazzoli

SConstela Digital, Switzerland

Dr. Mary Kelly

Irish College of Humanities and Applied Sciences, Ireland

Dr. Ray Archee

School of Humanities and Communication Arts, Western Sydney University, Australia

Dr. Nihal Yurtseven

Nihal Yurtseven teaches and researches in the areas of curriculum and instruction, at the Faculty of Educational Sciences, Bahçeşehir University, İstanbul, Turkey. Her research interests also include teachers‘professional development, instructional design, and action research.

Prof. Dr. Ethel Natalia

Ethel Natalia Revello Barovero teaches English for Specific Purposes at Universidad Nacional de Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and South Atlantic Islands. She researches in the areas of English Academic Literacy, democratization of education and linguistic policy.. Her research interest also includes the internationalization of the curriculum.

Prof. Subethra Pather

Subethra Pather, is a Teaching & Learning Specialist in the Office of the DVC Academic at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town South Africa. She is also an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education. Her focus area is on Academic student support, student access, retention and success.

Dr. Vanessa Brown

Vanessa Brown is the Director of the Academic Planning Unit at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town South Africa. Her research interests are in higher education policy studies; curriculum studies; the history of South Africa’s historically black universities (HUBs); and institutional transformation towards the pursuit of social justice in the post-apartheid era.

Dr. Rebecka Maxkenzie

Dr. Rebecka Maxkenzie earned her doctoral degree from the University of San Francisco in Learning and Instruction in 2022. She has worked for the last eleven years as a teacher, teacher leader, instructional coach, and consultant. Her professional and academic interests center on new teacher retention and teacher development through collaboration, PLCs, and data-driven instruction.

Dr. Khaled Albaker

Dr. Khaled Albaker is a director of Government Schools Reviews Directorate, Education and Training Quality Authority (BQA) and also responsible for reviewing all governments’ schools. Previously, he was the co-operational founder member of Bahrain’s Teachers College (BTC), former chair of BTC Academic Groups Heads Council and a former head of Educational Foundations and Management Academic Group.

Dr. Tomas Kos

Tomáš Kos is a Junior Professor at the Department of English and American Studies at the Humboldt University of Berlin. He teaches and researches in the field of second and foreign language pedagogy with a focus on primary and secondary school.

Prof. Dr. Kristin Rozzell Murray

Kristin R. Murray is an Assistant Professor of English and the Head of the English Division at American University in Dubai. Her research is on American literature, the essay genre, and autobiography.

Prof. Dr. Shaun Pather

Shaun Pather is Professor and Chair of the Department of Information Systems, and the Deputy Dean for Research in the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Western Cape, South Africa. His research expertise and associated praxis concern the application of ICTs for Development and the modalities to leverage the advancement of poor communities within the Knowledge and the Information Society.

Mr. Janne Heilala

Mr. Janne Heilala is a Finnish Dissertation researcher in the technology domain. Specializing in innovative, sustainable, and educative research.

Mrs. Yara Kasem Al Kahwaji

Mrs. Yara Al Kahwaji is an Education Expert working in an INGO in Syria, at the Humanitarian response in the Education Sector team. She is a certified trainer in INEE and Teacher Training in Crisis Context (TICC).

Mr. David Steven Rosenstein

David Steven Rosenstein is the retired chairman of the English as a Foreign Language Dept. at Ben-Gurion University, Israel, where he taught for 30+ years. He has also been a language teacher in Tunisia, Taiwan, and China, In addition, he was a certified teacher of French, Russian, and Chinese in the US, where he taught for 7+ years. His latest book, Yingyu Yufa, was published in China by the People’s Education Press (Beijing, 2008).

Ms. Lisa Becker

Lisa Becker is currently studying towards her Master’s degree in International Business Administration at the University of Vienna. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Business and Languages from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences.

Mrs. Veronika Nirnbergová

Veronika Nirnbergová completed six-year English studies at Hejčín, biligual section of the high school. After that she graduated with Honours at Palacký University Olomouc – Faculty of Education (Teaching English, Arts, Museum and Gallery Education). Since 2016 she has worked as a teacher at Faculty Basic School of the Faculty of Education, Charles University, FZŠ Mezi Školami in Prague. Nowadays, she also is a Ph.D. student at Palacký University and her Ph.D. research deals with the cultural heritage mediation.

MSC. Mariana Ribeiro Porto Araujo

Mariana Ribeiro Porto Araujo – Ph.D. candidate in Anthropology at Oregon State University. Her work spans in the areas of Science and Technology Studies (STS), Science Education, and Environmental Anthropology.

Prof. Dr. Koichi Kamijo

Koichi Kamijo is a professor at International Professional University of Technology in Tokyo (IPUT), Information Technology dept, since April 2020. Prior to joining IPUT, he worked at IBM Research, Tokyo. He currently holds 98 issued patents. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo in 2010. His research interests include image processing, human interface, and natural language processing.

Ms. Zinaide Gruda

Zinaide Gruda teaches at the English Department of the University of Prishtina and is a certified teacher trainer. She has more than 20 years of teaching experience as an English instructor. Currently, she is finishing her doctoral studies at the University of Vienna.

Mr. Faiçal Hamadi Ben Khalifa

Ben Khalifa is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, UK, with 25 years of teaching experience, including eight years of senior management as Director of Foundation Program, Dhofar University, Oman. He is an OAAAQA certified Quality Audit External Reviewer for General Foundation Programs. He is also a Cambridge-certified ELT Train the Trainer. Currently, he is a PhD student on educational change, leadership and management and a lecturer of English language in the College of Arts and Applied Sciences, DU, Oman. His research areas are ELT, educational leadership and management and organizational change in HEIs.

Prof. Dr. Aidas Vasilis Vasiliauskas

Aidas Vasilis Vasiliauskas is a professor of Logistics and Defence Technology management research group at General Jonas Žemaitis Military Academy of Lithuania. His fields of scientific interests are logistics and supply chain management. He is author and co-author of more than 30 scientific publications and co-author of several handbooks and scientific monographs.

Prof. Ka Wai Eric Cheng

Eric Cheng has over 25 years of teaching experience in engineering. He has written over 45 papers in teaching and learning and 7 books. He has developed various methods in teaching and virtual laboratory. He is a fellow of IEEE and IET.

Ms. Teodora Antonieva Todorova

Teodora Antonieva Todorova is a PhD student at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. Her research is on education in the digital world and the impact of new technologies on culture. She is also a Bulgarian language and literature teacher and a department chair at the American College of Sofia.

Mr. Juho Posio

Juho Posio is Master of Arts graduate in Audiovisual Media Culture from University of Lapland. He is currently working as a XR specialist & Communications manager at Project DUKE. Project DUKE is collaboration project of Lapland Education Centre REDU & Lapland UAS that studies the use of the digital twins in renewable energy education.

Dr. Marie Martin

Marie Martin is an educator, trainer, facilitator, and instructional designer for over 20 years. She is currently the CEO of Alexandria’s Design where she focuses her efforts on education consulting and instructional design. Her current research revolves around the impact of fourth industrial revolution technologies on marginalized communities, education 4.0, and has assisted Microsoft Education on research involving parental mindsets during the time of remote and hybrid learning. She most recently graduated from the University of California in Educational Leadership. Her specialties in curriculum are the development of practices based on equity, education 4.0, culturally relevant pedagogy, project-based learning, social emotional learning, and second language acquisition.

Prof. Dr. María José Latorre-Medina

María José Latorre-Medina holds a Ph.D. in Pedagogy from the University of Granada, Spain. She is an Associate Professor of Teaching and School Organization. She is a member of the Research Group “Training, Development and Teaching Activity” (FYDAD). Her areas of research are professional knowledge, teacher training and quality education.

Dr. Muhammad Mashhood

Muhammad Mashhood is a PhD scholar and faculty member of Journalism & Mass Communication, University of Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He carries over 30-years of research experience, worked full time and part time as Vaccinator, Computer Operator, Manager, PRO/Admin, editor, researcher since 1991. First Position in Urdu Essay on universities level, third Position Debate on Iqbal Day on campus level.

Dr. Tanya Manning-Lewis

Tanya Manning-Lewis (Ph.D.) is an instructor at the University of Victoria, Canada. She has served the education sector for over 19 years. Her research interests include equity and diversity in schools, 21st-century literacies, bilingual education, the social construction of gender, ELL and ESL acquisition. She is the recipient of several global engagement awards, an outstanding student researcher (IAFOR Hawaii), 3 Minute Thesis finalist, and outstanding  master’s research project (Jamaica).

Dr. Erez Cohen

Dr. Erez Cohen is a senior lecturer, a member of the faculty of Social Sciences, in the Departments of Middle Eastern Studies – Political Science in Ariel University. He teaches several Courses which deals with political economy and public Policy. HE has written several books including The Isreal High-Tec Industry: No Thought for the Future. In addition, he has been published numerous of articles which deals with public policy and political Economy issues. His Research Fields include Public policy, Israel’s economy, Economic Policy, Political Economy.

Dr. Simone Perazzoli

Dr. Simone Perazzoli is Co-Founder of Constela Digital, a company that drives digital transformation by educating people through more humanized technologies. She is Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and Specialist in Systemic Therapy. She also is an ML Engineer with experience in the international industry. Her life’s goal is to apply technological tools to build a more sustainable society.

Dr.sc. Hatixhe Ismajli

Dr.sc. Hatixhe Ismajli currently holds the position of Associate Professor in Theory of Teaching and Pedagogical Practices at the Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina in Kosovo. Her main research interests include teaching curriculum and assessment in education. She is also Head of Primary Education Department.

Dr. Mary Kelly

Mary Kelly is a former professional development coordinator and teacher within the IB international school system. She is currently on sabbatical pursuing interdisciplinary research into ontological and epistemological beliefs. Mary has a Doctorate in Teacher Education with the University of Nottingham, and Higher Education Teaching Certification, and Certification in Advanced Educational Leadership from Harvard University. Mary aspires to teach and carry out research at university level in the next academic year.

Dr. Ariadne de Villa

Ariadne de Villa received her B.A. from St. Mary’s University. She earned a M.A. in Spanish with concentration in Second Language Education from Middlebury College. She has a M.A. and a Ph.D. in Spanish language, culture, and gender from the University of Malaga, Spain, graduating with highest honors. Dr. De Villa has taught Spanish in the area of applied linguistics, Spanish for Healthcare and Business Professionals, Culture and Civilization of Spain, and Spanish Literature.

Dr. Magdalena Smak

Dr. Magdalena Smak, PhD graduate in sociology of education at Warsaw University, Poland. Researcher and policy analyst, took part in many research projects, both in Poland and international. Specializing in fields of education and qualification systems. Had the opportunity to pilot and evaluate elements of Polish Integrated Qualifications System. Author of reports and publications on education.

Ms. Juliet Crupi

Juliet Crupi is a Math, Science, and Special Needs Educator with degrees from Vanderbilt University (B.S), New York University (M.A), and Hunter College (M.S.Ed). Juliet helped pilot an Access program and an Urban Farming program for students with neurodiverse needs. She is also an Adjunct Professor, a STEM-Ed Innovators Coach, and a Fulbright Distinguished Award recipient.

Ms. Caterina Belle Azzarello

Caterina Belle Azzarello has a B.A. in philosophy and B.S. in psychology from Colorado State University. She has a M.A. in educational psychology from the University of Northern Colorado, where she is currently studying for her doctoral program. Her current positions are graduate researcher assistant and Director of Student Affairs. Research interests include applied cognitive psychology.

Ms. Zoe Karatza

Zoe Karatza received her B.A in Early Childhood Education and her M.A. in ICT in Education from the University of Athens. She is currently the Technology Teacher at ACS Athens. With her passion for early childhood, she has worked as an early childhood teacher as well as the coordinator of the Early Childhood Programs at a STEM learning center. Drive by her passion, she creates a positive, fun learning environment that inspires students to be creative thinkers, makers, not takers!

MA.sc. Anemone Kurshumlija

MA.sc. Anemone Kurshumlija has graduated in the Master Program: Teaching and Curriculum at the Faculty of Education, University of Prishtina, Kosovo. She is a teacher at the public primary school in Kosovo. She has attended several professional development trainings.Her research interest are in teaching and constructivist activities in primary school.

MSc. Claudia Tridapalli

Claudia Tridapalli is a Master of Engineering with years of experience in multinationals, being an expert in Sustainability, Operational Excellence, and Personal Development. Today, as faculty member and research fellow at Geneva Business School, as well as a DBA candidate, she brings together these fields by investigating advances in teaching and corporate strategies to improve businesses’ work environment and performance.

Mrs. Danguolė Saviciene

I completed higher education at university. I am a primary school teacher expert at Visaginas „Verdenes“ gymnasium in Lithuania. My daily tasks involve planning, developing and organizing lessons with particular focus on newest teaching methods research and experiments. I was nominated laureate of the Most Innovative 2019 Primary School Teachers election. In 2017 the Lithuanian Republic Ministry of Education, Science and Sports awarded me with the Teacher of the Year status.

Mr. Jorge Andrés Olivares Funes

I am Jorge Andrés Olivares Funes, Bachelor and Master in Mathematics. I am currently engaged in performing and researching educational experiences of GeoGebra software in Differential Equations.