Hi!
My name is Sabina and I recently joined the Google for Education Community as a Community Manager. I am so excited to be here and learn alongside all of you! In this role, my goal is to help facilitate meaningful, productive conversations among educators around the globe and to make sure you’re always up to date with the latest news, updates, and resources from Google! I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share a bit of my journey.
I grew up in the United States public school system as the child of Muslim parents who immigrated from India. I was fortunate to have incredible teachers who inspired me every step of the way. At the same time, I rarely saw people like me reflected in the books we read or the lessons we learned. I often struggled to feel that my culture and identity truly mattered. From a very young age, I knew I wanted to become an educator. I wanted to be someone who could help create spaces where everyone that entered felt seen and valued. Whether it was the students in my classroom, their families, or new teachers I mentored, my goal was always to make sure every voice mattered.
I spent six years as a third-grade teacher. I taught a total of 121 students, each of whom will always hold a very special place in my heart. During those six years, I wore many hats at my school. I served as a Mentor Teacher, supporting new educators during their first year. I also managed our school’s social media to share the amazing things happening in our classrooms with a wider audience. Additionally, I was my grade-level Team Lead, helping facilitate collaboration and conversations to improve student outcomes.
Using technology in the classroom always came naturally to me. My colleagues knew that if they had a tech question, I was the person to ask. When it came time to pivot into a new career, stepping into this role felt like the perfect fit. I’m passionate about helping educators around the world see the value of using technology in safe, effective, and meaningful ways to support teaching and learning.
Thank you so much for taking the time to get to know me. Please feel free to introduce yourself in the comments, I would truly love to get to know you as well!
Best,
Sabina
