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The NEA Foundation GLF Advisory Council

David Aubin

David Aubin

GLF Advisory Council Member

FaBion Barnes

FaBion Barnes

GLF Advisory Council Member

Peter Lauzon

Peter Lauzon

GLF Advisory Board

Jo Macellaro

Jo Macellaro

GLF Advisory Council Member

Salimatou Cristal Ouedraogo

Salimatou Cristal Ouedraogo

GLF Advisory Council Member

Keke Powell

Keke Powell

GLF Advisory Board

Hannah Rodgers

Hannah Rodgers

GLF Advisory Council Member

Bob Sparks

Bob Sparks

GLF Advisory Council Member

Margaret Swanson

Margaret Swanson

GLF Advisory Council Member

Alyssa Tong

Alyssa Tong

GLF Advisory Council Member

Comeshia Williams

Comeshia Williams

PLC Coach/Mindfulness Director

David Dwyer

David Dwyer

Senior Program Associate, NEA Foundation

Torin Peterson

Torin Peterson

Program Officer, NEA Foundation

Lucy Gray

Lucy Gray

Actionable Innovations Global

Schedule highlights

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

    GLF Cohort Reunions

    On the Schedule Board (click here to access), there are breakout rooms for past and present NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellow cohorts to connect with one another in an informal space.


    Use this opportunity to share updates, exchange ideas, and dive into new possibilities for collaboration. For discussion prompts and inspiration, check out the GLF Reunion Padlet: bit.ly/GLF2025ReunionPadlet. Let’s keep the fellowship spirit alive and thriving!

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 05:00PM–06:30PM UTC

  • Stage

    Apr 05 06:30PM–06:50PM UTC

    Opening Remarks

    Torin Peterson and Ebony English from the NEA Foundation will give introductory remarks. Next, Global Learning Fellowship Advisory Council members FaBion Barnes and Jo Macellaro will recount their personal global learning journeys. Then, Lucy Gray of Actionable Innovations Global will explain the format for the day.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

    Session 1A: Teacher Resources for Global Learning

    Looking to take your classroom global? Join this collaborative session to explore a rich variety of teacher-tested resources that support global learning, including grant and fellowship opportunities, globally focused curriculum, and innovative edtech tools. Bring your own favorites to share and leave with new ideas, links, and connections to elevate your teaching practice and globalize your classroom.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

    Session 1B: Sharing Experiences, Insights, and Advice As a Global Educator

    What does it really mean to be a global educator today? In this session, connect with fellow educators to share your journey—successes, challenges, lessons learned, and favorite resources. Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, come ready for an open, supportive conversation about teaching with a global perspective. Come share your journey!

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

    Session 1C: Lesson Planning for Global Learning

    How do we bring the world into our classrooms? In this collaborative Edcamp session, educators will share and co-create ideas for lesson planning with a global lens. Discover practical ways to connect your curriculum to global issues, cultures, and competencies—no matter what subject or grade level you teach.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

    Session 1D: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Competence

    What does it take to foster truly global citizens? In this Edcamp session, dive into a rich discussion about cultivating intercultural competence and global citizenship in your students. Teachers need to be global citizens as well—embracing diverse perspectives, staying informed about global issues, and modeling inclusive, empathetic behavior. Share strategies, resources, and classroom practices—grounded in frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Asia Society’s Four Domains of Global Competence, and Learning for Justice standards—that help students make meaningful connections between local and global issues. Let’s explore how to build bridges between classrooms and the wider world.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

    Session 1E: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Global Learning

    How is AI shaping global education—and what should educators know? In this session, we’ll explore the intersections of artificial intelligence, global competence, and classroom practice. Share tools, ethical considerations, and instructional strategies that help students navigate an AI-powered world while staying rooted in global awareness, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. Let’s imagine a future where technology enhances—not replaces—our human connection across borders.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 06:55PM–07:20PM UTC

    Session 1F: Global Learning Fellowship "Coffee Chat"

    Have questions about the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship? Join this session to hear directly from Fellowship alumni & NEA Foundation staff about this year-long professional learning opportunity. This "coffee chat" will be entirely driven by your questions (no presentations here!), so come ready and curious!

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

    Session 2A: Teacher Resources for Global Learning

    Looking to take your classroom global? Join this collaborative session to explore a rich variety of teacher-tested resources that support global learning, including grant and fellowship opportunities, globally focused curriculum, and innovative edtech tools. Bring your own favorites to share and leave with new ideas, links, and connections to elevate your teaching practice and globalize your classroom.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

    Session 2B: Sharing Experiences, Insights, and Advice As a Global Educator

    What does it really mean to be a global educator today? In this session, connect with fellow educators to share your journey—successes, challenges, lessons learned, and favorite resources. Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, come ready for an open, supportive conversation about teaching with a global perspective. Come share your journey!

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

    Session 2C: Lesson Planning for Global Learning

    How do we bring the world into our classrooms? In this collaborative Edcamp session, educators will share and co-create ideas for lesson planning with a global lens. Discover practical ways to connect your curriculum to global issues, cultures, and competencies—no matter what subject or grade level you teach.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

    Session 2D: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Competence

    What does it take to foster truly global citizens? In this Edcamp session, dive into a rich discussion about cultivating intercultural competence and global citizenship in your students. Teachers need to be global citizens as well—embracing diverse perspectives, staying informed about global issues, and modeling inclusive, empathetic behavior. Share strategies, resources, and classroom practices—grounded in frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Asia Society’s Four Domains of Global Competence, and Learning for Justice standards—that help students make meaningful connections between local and global issues. Let’s explore how to build bridges between classrooms and the wider world.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

    Session 2E: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Global Learning

    How is AI shaping global education—and what should educators know? In this session, we’ll explore the intersections of artificial intelligence, global competence, and classroom practice. Share tools, ethical considerations, and instructional strategies that help students navigate an AI-powered world while staying rooted in global awareness, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. Let’s imagine a future where technology enhances—not replaces—our human connection across borders.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:25PM–07:50PM UTC

    Session 2F: Global Learning Fellowship "Coffee Chat"

    Have questions about the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship? Join this session to hear directly from Fellowship alumni & NEA Foundation staff about this year-long professional learning opportunity. This "coffee chat" will be entirely driven by your questions (no presentations here!), so come ready and curious!

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

    Session 3A: Teacher Resources for Global Learning

    Looking to take your classroom global? Join this collaborative session to explore a rich variety of teacher-tested resources that support global learning, including grant and fellowship opportunities, globally focused curriculum, and innovative edtech tools. Bring your own favorites to share and leave with new ideas, links, and connections to elevate your teaching practice and globalize your classroom.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

    Session 3B: Sharing Experiences, Insights, and Advice As a Global Educator

    What does it really mean to be a global educator today? In this session, connect with fellow educators to share your journey—successes, challenges, lessons learned, and favorite resources. Whether you're just starting or have years of experience, come ready for an open, supportive conversation about teaching with a global perspective. Come share your journey!

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

    Session 3C: Lesson Planning for Global Learning

    How do we bring the world into our classrooms? In this collaborative Edcamp session, educators will share and co-create ideas for lesson planning with a global lens. Discover practical ways to connect your curriculum to global issues, cultures, and competencies—no matter what subject or grade level you teach.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

    Session 3D: Global Citizenship & Intercultural Competence

    What does it take to foster truly global citizens? In this Edcamp session, dive into a rich discussion about cultivating intercultural competence and global citizenship in your students. Teachers need to be global citizens as well—embracing diverse perspectives, staying informed about global issues, and modeling inclusive, empathetic behavior. Share strategies, resources, and classroom practices—grounded in frameworks like the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Asia Society’s Four Domains of Global Competence, and Learning for Justice standards—that help students make meaningful connections between local and global issues. Let’s explore how to build bridges between classrooms and the wider world.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

    Session 3E: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Global Learning

    How is AI shaping global education—and what should educators know? In this session, we’ll explore the intersections of artificial intelligence, global competence, and classroom practice. Share tools, ethical considerations, and instructional strategies that help students navigate an AI-powered world while staying rooted in global awareness, critical thinking, and cultural understanding. Let’s imagine a future where technology enhances—not replaces—our human connection across borders.

  • Sessions

    Apr 05 07:55PM–08:20PM UTC

    Session 3F: Global Learning Fellowship "Coffee Chat"

    Have questions about the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship? Join this session to hear directly from Fellowship alumni & NEA Foundation staff about this year-long professional learning opportunity. This "coffee chat" will be entirely driven by your questions (no presentations here!), so come ready and curious!

  • Stage

    Apr 05 08:25PM–08:30PM UTC

    Closing Remarks

    Join us for closing remarks from Sara Sneed, President & CEO of The NEA Foundation.

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