Introductions!

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A heart formed with the word "welcome" in many languages.

Welcome to the Global Google Educator Group, a space for educators around the world to connect, learn, and collaborate.

Please take a moment to introduce yourself.

Please share your name, role, district/country, an area of expertise that you have and one thing you hope to gain through this community.

[walbertoflores]

Greetings! My name is Walberto Flores, and I’m from El Salvador, Central America. I am one of the lead members of GEG El Salvador’s Central zone (one of three zones in the country). I serve as the EdTech Coordinator at Highlands International School San Salvador, where I support my community and fellow teachers in using AI with a pedagogical approach. I look forward to meeting and learning from this community, and if you’re attending ISTE in Orlando, I hope to greet you in person.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Walberto!

We are so happy to have you join us. Thank you for your leadership in El Salvador and your dedication to supporting fellow teachers with educational technology. It is a privilege to have an expert with your vision for AI and pedagogy in this space.

I look forward to learning from your journey and hope you have a wonderful time connecting with everyone at ISTE!

Best,
Sabina

[alidmisli]

Hello, my name is Walid Misli, from Brunei Darussalam. 

I'm GCE LV1 & 2 and Google Trainer Skills Assessment. Project manager for Google Workspace for Education as our national learning management system for Brunei Government Primary School (K-12). Excited to embark the journey with all of you, and can't wait to lead Google Educator Group for Brunei. 

[Sabina_Hussaini]

A very warm welcome, Walid!

Managing a national K-12 learning management system is an incredible achievement, and your country's schools are fortunate to have your leadership. This community is the perfect space to connect with fellow pioneers as you prepare to launch GEG Brunei.

We are honored to have your vision in our global family and can't wait to see your journey unfold!

Best,
Sabina

[alidmisli]

Thank you for the warm welcome!

There's a lot of things to learn. Hope you all can support me with the challenges and in the same time enjoy the fruitful journey as well. 

[AudreyGillet]

Bonjour, 
Je m'appelle Audrey et je suis institutrice primaire en Belgique. Je me lance dans l'aventure numérique depuis peu et je suis en train de developper une plateforme enseignante via Make pour automatiser certaine tâches liées à l'enseignement. Je démarre en parallèle un site de classe en utilisant le vibe coding pour mettre en place des jeux et des ressources pour mes élèves. J'ai hâte de voir ce que cette communauté va me permettre de découvrir 😄

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Audrey!

We are so happy to have you join us. Thank you for the incredible dedication you are showing to your students by developing your own platforms and interactive resources.

It's amazing to have a teacher with your tech-savvy drive in this space, and I look forward to exploring new educational tools and discovering fresh insights together. So glad you’re here!

Best,
Sabina

[Jacksonic-2024]

My name is Karen Jackson. I am currently Managing Member of Jackson Educational Experiences, where I empower teachers and students in various projects, both technology and face2face. I hope to continue to deepen my understanding of the needs of educators, so I can better serve the community. I'm always looking for something to learn and teach to others.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome to the community, Karen!

It's a pleasure to have the Managing Member of Jackson Educational Experiences join our global network. Your dedication to empowering teachers and students across both digital and face-to-face projects is wonderful.

We are thrilled to have your heart for service in our family and look forward to learning alongside you!

Best,
Sabina

[ekaikro95]

Hallo!

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Hello! 

[Kykumm0206]

Hi, I'm Kyleigh Kumm. A teacher and director in Rural Iowa.

I love utilizing Google tools to expand learning, offer thought partners in AI, and I hope to continue to gain resources to share with rural schools in Iowa and Nebraska.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Kyleigh!

It's wonderful to have an educator and director from Iowa join our global network. Your passion for using Google tools and Gemini as an AI thought partner is inspiring.

We look forward to exchanging resources to support rural schools together!

Best,
Sabina

[rojaimes]

Hello, my name is Rosalinda 'RO' and I am an TK-12 instructional coach for Temecula Valley Unified School District. I bring a strong background in all things Google, especially Google Earth and Google Classroom. I joined this community to learn from all of your diverse experiences and share best practices in global education.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Rosalinda!

It's so exciting to have you join our global network. Your strong background across Google tools, especially Google Earth and Google Classroom, is highly valued.

We're thrilled to have you here to share best practices in global education!

Best,
Sabina

[Mchampagnie]

Hi everyone, I'm in London, UK and perennially exploring how to educate citizens for the future, rather than schooling for grades.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Hi @Mchampagnie !

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome you to the Global Google Educator Group! Preparing today's students for tomorrow is incredibly vital work, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

Coincidentally, our theme for July is "Future-Ready Skills," where we'll be highlighting innovative ways to use Google tools to set students up for long-term success. If you have experience in this area and would be interested in sharing your insights as a speaker, please send me a private message!

Welcome to our community, I look forward to learning alongside you.

Best,
Sabina

[Ssukow]

Hi, Global GEG! My name is Steph Sukow from the Chicago suburbs. I am a high school teacher, college adjunct, and coach. I work with older students and love supporting them in the transition between high school and college. I look forward to continuing to learn with everyone in this space. If you haven't checked out the new AI training, make sure you do! I am certainly looking forward to continuing to find ways to amplify student voice in emerging technology spaces. 

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Steph!

We are so happy to have you join our global community. Your multi-faceted perspective as a teacher, adjunct instructor, and coach brings a wonderful layer of insight to our community.

Our theme for July is 'Future-Ready Skills,' where we'll highlight innovative ways to use Google tools to set students up for long-term success. If you'd be interested in sharing your insights as a speaker, please send me a private message!

So glad to have you here! 

Best,
Sabina

[Marioscarmx]

¡Hola, comunidad de Google Trainers! 🌟

Un saludo muy especial desde Veracruz, México, el lugar donde tengo la fortuna de enseñar actualmente. Si algo me genera curiosidad este año, es ver el impacto real de las herramientas de accesibilidad tecnológica y la analítica de datos educativos para personalizar el aprendizaje. Estoy seguro de que en este foro compartiremos ideas geniales al respecto.

¡Nos leemos en el foro!

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome!

We are so happy to have you join our global network. Thank you for your commitment to exploring how technology can truly personalize learning for every student.

It is a privilege to have an educator with your vision in this community, and I look forward to the valuable insights and brilliant ideas you will contribute to our discussions!

Best,
Sabina

[DazieJ]

Hi! Mountain View was AMAZING!

[CharlotteN]

Hello!

I'm Lotta, based in Sweden. I'm a Google Coach and new Innovator (#SWE26), still shell shocked from the Academy in Stockholm.

For the last few years I've been working with kids with neuro diversity challenges, but am just cleaning out my desk making room for my replacement (who happens to be an old student of mine!) and new adventures.

I love to learn and bring knowledge to others! I hope to be able to contribute to this community and to keep learning from y'all.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome to the community, Lotta!

It is an honor to have a Google Coach and new Innovator join our global network. Your dedication to supporting students with neurodiversity challenges is truly inspiring.

We are thrilled to have your expertise in our space and look forward to your contributions and future adventures!

Best,
Sabina

[SusanBosticK]

Greetings everyone! My name is Susan Bostick.

I serve as a Curriculum Support Specialist with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ Instructional Technology Department, where I support districtwide technology integration, professional learning, AI and robotics initiatives. I am also a member of the Florida K–12 AI Education Task Force and this year served as a judger for the Presidential AI Challenge. 

I am honored to be part of this community and excited to connect with educators from around the world and look forward to learning from your experiences, exchanging ideas, exploring emerging technologies, and engaging in meaningful conversations that inspire growth and transformation in education. Thank you for the opportunity to learn and collaborate with all of you.

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Susan!

We are delighted to have you join our global network. Thank you for your commitment to transforming education through AI and robotics.

It is a privilege to have a leader with your experience in this space, and I look forward to the brilliant ideas you will share!

Best,
Sabina

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My name is Shannon Harding and am a K-12 Technology Integration Specialist in Moline, Illinois. I love helping teachers integrate technology into their classrooms and watching them have ah-ha moments. I hope to see more of those moments with the amazing AI tools Google has available.  Our goal this year is to help teachers understand how these AI tools can assist them in their daily tasks so they can also feel confident in teaching students valuable AI literacy skills.

I am excited to connect with other passionate technology innovators to learn how they are navigaing the world of AI with their educators.  

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome to the community, Shannon!

It is a pleasure to have a Technology Integration Specialist from Illinois join our global network. Your passion for creating 'aha' moments for educators is truly inspiring.

We are thrilled to have you here and look forward to sharing strategies on AI literacy and meaningful technology integration together!

Best,
Sabina

[saidaafika97]

helo

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Hello and welcome! 

[DazieJ]

Hi everyone! My name is Jessica Johnson, and I’m a Career & Technical Education educator in the Boise School District in Idaho, USA. I teach at the middle school level and have had the opportunity to work across a wide variety of subject areas including computer science, technology, engineering, career exploration, graphic design, business management, and marketing.

I’m passionate about helping students discover connections between what they learn in the classroom and the many different pathways available to them in the real world. I especially enjoy creating hands-on learning experiences that build confidence, curiosity, and practical skills students can carry into their future.

One area of expertise I bring is integrating technology into education and designing engaging, career-connected learning experiences that make innovation accessible to all learners. I’m also a leader with the Idaho Google Educator Group, where I enjoy collaborating with educators and helping create spaces for professional growth and shared learning.

Through this community, I hope to connect with educators from around the world, exchange ideas on innovative teaching practices, and continue learning alongside others who are passionate about preparing students for an ever-changing future. Looking forward to learning with all of you!

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome, Jessica!

I'm so happy to see you here and excited to have you join our global community. Thank you for your leadership in the Idaho Google Educator Group and your commitment to helping students discover their future pathways.

It's amazing to have an innovator like you with us, and I look forward to the contributions and meaningful conversations you will bring!

Best,
Sabina

[K_Walden]

Kevin Walden from Greater London and looking to understand more about NotebookLM, Gems and automation with studio workspace

[Sabina_Hussaini]

Welcome to our global community, Kevin!

We are so happy to have you here. This is a perfect place to understand more about NotebookLM, gems, and automation with studio workspace.

We are excited to have you join us and hope you find everything you're looking for here! 

Best,
Sabina