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Virtual Festival of Learning and Development for Educators in Further Education & Training

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Authors of Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education: Stories from around the World to Transform and Inspire Your Classroom Meet Becky Keene Becky Keene’s current role is Director of Operations for insight2execution, an education consultancy company based in Redmond, Washington. She oversees the team of managers and professional learning specialists developing content for worldwide edtech companies as well delivering training engagements and implementation planning for systemic change with major school systems around the United States. She focuses her own professional growth on learning new things and expanding her practices by holding a position as board member of a games-based learning non-profit, Phygital Labs, and by actively engaging with the educator community for tools she loves, as a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, Microsoft Fellow, Minecraft Global Mentor, Flipgrid Student Voice Global Ambassador, and champion for OneNote, Wakelet, Peardeck, Genially, Buncee, ScreenBeam, and Novel Effect. Meet Kathi Kersznowski Meet Kathi Kersznowski, a Technology Integration Expert in New Jersey. She enjoys her responsibilities in a public school system as educational technology leader for her entire district and beyond. She says that the very best part of her job are the people that she serves—the teachers! Kathi is also proud to work for a premiere Microsoft Global Training Partner called insight2execution (i2e) as a Professional Learning Specialist. Additionally, she is the owner of an Educational Technology Consulting business called Integration Innovation, LLC. She is a blogger, a keynote speaker, and a global presenter on various educational technology, STEM/STEAM, global education, and leadership topics. She enjoys traveling nationally and internationally to edtech conferences to learn and present.

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Meet ... Laura Hilliard-Brady Laura has been involved in the world of healing through therapies and workshops for over 22 years. She has passion for the Mind, Body and Spirit connection and believes that with a with a simple change in mindset, we can take the power back and get vibration working for us.

Simon Harris, TD Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science will open #FETFEST21

Meet FET Fest Presenter: Mike Tholfson Product Manager for Microsoft Education Check out this article on Geek Wire where Mike Tholfson features as 'Geek of the Week' Subscribe to Mike's Quick Tip Microsoft EDU YouTube Channel

Meet Karen Burke Karen Burke is the Customer Service Manager in Microsoft Education Ireland. In her role she supports the development and training to allow for the development of successful digital strategies in educational institutions. She is an MIE Master Trainer and specialises in the use of Office 365 as a platform for Teaching and Learning with a particular focus on Microsoft Teams & OneNote. Karen is an educator with more than 10 years’ experience in the UK and Ireland and has previously worked in one of Microsoft's Showcase Schools. Link with Karen on Twitter: @MsKBurke1 or via email on mseduirl@microsoft.com

Meet FET Fest Presenter: Stephen Eustace Stephen Eustace is an educator, who is passionate about the impactful and meaningful use of educational technology. Stephen is an advocate of technologies and techniques that: • Promote and support student and teacher wellbeing • Drive inclusive classroom practices • Encourage and facilitate active teaching and learning • Truly personalise learning • Amplify and harness student voice Stephen is currently working with Microsoft, supporting teachers and leaders as they navigate hybrid learning and digital transformation. Stephen supports leadership through guided North Star Conversations, that prioritise your education transformation goals. This session would be invaluable for your digital team and leadership in your school. Feel free to reach out mseduirl@microsoft.com You can connect with Stephen on Twitter eustace_stephen or LinkedIn

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Meet Caroline Martin Caroline Martin, CDETB Chief Psychologist: Keynote Speaker at Zeminar and expert on Collective Efficacy.

Nature Based Interventions for Wellbeing Meet Dr. Moya O'Brien Moya is a clinical psychologist, co-founder of ICEP Europe and a member of both PSI and BPS. Moya has designed and co-authored several of ICEP Europe’s online programmes including Teaching Hope and Optimism and another programme on Happiness. Among Moya’s interests are Applied Behaviour Analysis, Positive Psychology and effective interventions with families and children and adolescents with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Moya lectures in special educational needs on the collaborative programme with the University of East London. Moya’s research interests include the application of positive psychology to educational contexts and the promotion of wellbeing and resilience in children and families. She is involved in ongoing research in the area of special educational needs, wellbeing, online learning and assistive technology. https://twitter.com/ICEPEurope https://www.facebook.com/InstituteOfChildEducationAndPsychology.Europe/ www.instagram.com/icepeurope https://www.linkedin.com/school/15097870/

Meet Sarah Slattery, The Travel Expert Sarah worked as a travel agent for 24 years before starting her own travel website in 2015. Now with over 16,000 followers on Instagram she is the go to guru for travel advice. Check out her blogs, podcasts and daily posts on The Travel Expert Website or follow her amazing stories on facebook, Instagram and Twitter @the_travel_expert

Meet Dave & Steve The Happy Pear started out back in 2004 with Steve, Dave, a tiny shop and a dream of helping people to eat more veg! Fast forward 15 years, The Happy Pear now consists of 4 cafes, 40 products, 6 online courses, 4 cookbooks, a farm, a roastery, hundreds of amazing employees and a community of over 1 million people living healthier! All that said, the mission is still the same, to help everyone to get healthier and be happier!

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Katie Novak

George Couros

Meet Mary Jo Hoyne Transformations Happen Mary Jo Hoyne is an International Project Consultant who specialises in transformational regeneration of Higher and Further Education Institutions. Mary Jo will discuss how she creates transformational change in education and her co-presenter Rishnoor will share her experience from the world of Hospitality.

Meet Joanne Hession Joanne is the Founder Of The Entrepreneurs Academy And LIFT Ireland

Meet Dr. Katie Novak Katie is an internationally renowned education consultant, an author, professor at UPenn, and a former Assistant Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts. Dr. Novak has more than 19 years of experience in teaching and administration, an earned doctorate in curriculum and teaching, and is the author of 8 published books, including the best-selling education book, UDL Now! and the newly released Equity By Design with Mirko Chardin. Katie designs and presents professional learning opportunities both nationally and internationally focusing on implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), and universally designed leadership. Novak’s work has been highlighted in many publications including Edutopia, Language Magazine, Motherly, ADDitude Magazine, Commonwealth Magazine, AMLE Magazine, the Huffington Post, ASCD Education Update, and School Administrator.

Meet Trevor Boland Digital Media & eLearning Officer in AHEAD Key interests are UDL, inclusion and assistive technology Follow Trevor's insights on Twitter @BolandTrevor

Meet George Couros George is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant, speaker and the author of “The Innovator’s Mindset” and “Innovate Inside the Box” and co-owner of IMPress Books. He has worked at all school levels, from K-12 as a teacher, technology facilitator, and school and district administrator, and is currently an Adjunct Instructor with the Graduate School of Education at the University of Pennsylvania. George believes that creating a collaborative environment with all stakeholders will help to ensure that we meet the best needs of all children.

Meet FET Fest Presenter: Carrie Archer Carrie has worked in the Further Education and Training sector for 14 years. Her interests are Professional Learning and Development, Communities of Practice, Universal Design for Learning, and she is an active advocate for inclusion, diversity, social justice and the visibility of LGBTQI+ learners within the FET sector. She facilitates a Professional Learning Network for Learner Support educators in FET colleges and is a Master Mentor in TEL and inclusive pedagogy, working collaboratively with a network of TEL mentors. She is an associate faculty lecturer for National College of Ireland, working with FET educators in assessment, feedback, and learner support.

Meet FET Fest Presenter: Carol Neenan Carol Neenan is the Active Inclusion Officer for Cork ETB, appointed in December 2019. She commands a leadership role within her organisation to promote, maintain and enhance inclusive practice across the entire FET provision (42+ Colleges/Centres) and occasionally collaborates with the Schools division also. This role allows Carol to affect a myriad of positive changes for those in need of support as well as those providing the support. Carol has a vast array of experience in education and beyond. Her special duties and Assistant Principal posts in Further Education have had her work as a Course Director, Department Head, Staff Induction Officer, Lifelong Learning Festival Coordinator, Statistical reviewer of Access & Progression, Health & Safety coordinator, NIPT facilitator, Champion of Disability, Literacy Assessments and Learning Support Coordinator. Carol stepped into her Inclusion role on foot of over thirty years teaching varied elements of Psychology, Statistics, Childcare, Anatomy & Physiology, and Nutrition, in three of the Further Education Colleges within the CETB. She is an advocate for Mental Health Awareness, Holistic therapies, Herbal Medicine and Educational Psychology. She is committed to increasing the scope of Active Inclusion wherever she goes. Her motto is ‘The impossible just takes a little longer! ’

Meet FET Fest Presenter: Rishnoor Kaur. MBA, Chartered MCIPD Specialising in Change Management, Rishnoor focuses on transformative people management initiatives to deliver lasting positive impact for organisations. With extensive C Suite experience in the dynamic hospitality industry of Ireland, Rishnoor has been at the helm of several Irish chain hotels, especially sought out for her expertise in organisational culture change management during a time of flux for these businesses. More recently Rishnoor has been engaged by KWETB to deliver the innovative Developing Leaders for Hospitality and Tourism Programme.

Eric Sheninger

Meet FET Fest Presenter: Eric Sheninger Author, Thought Leader, Innovator, Educator, Speaker Eric is an Associate Partner with the International Center for Leadership in Education (ICLE). Prior to this, he was the award-winning Principal at New Milford High School. Under his leadership, his school became a globally recognized model for innovative practices. Eric oversaw the successful implementation of several sustainable change initiatives that radically transformed the learning culture at his school while increasing achievement. His work focuses on leading and learning in the digital age as a model for moving schools and districts forward. This has led to the formation of the Pillars of Digital Leadership, a framework for all educators to initiate sustainable change to transform school cultures. As a result, Eric has emerged as an innovative leader, best selling author, and sought after speaker. His main focus is using research and evidence-based practices to empower learners, improve communications with stakeholders, enhance public relations, create a positive brand presence, discover opportunity, transform learning spaces, and help educators grow professionally in the digital age. Eric has received numerous awards and acknowledgments for his work. He is a CDE Top 30 award recipient, Bammy Award winner, NASSP Digital Principal Award winner, PDK Emerging Leader Award recipient, winner of Learning Forward’s Excellence in Professional Practice Award, Google Certified Innovator, Adobe Education Leader, and ASCD 2011 Conference Scholar.

Meet Dr. Fiona King Fiona King is an Associate Professor in the School of Inclusive and Special Education, Dublin City University (DCU). Fiona began her career as a primary teacher and spent 25 years teaching in a variety of contexts. She moved into teacher education in 2011 as an advisor with the Professional Development Service for Teachers (funded by the Department of Education and Science). In January 2014 she joined St. Patrick’s College of Teacher Education and now currently works in DCU, Institute of Education where she specialises in the following areas: teachers' professional learning, social justice leadership and teacher leadership, collaboration and collaborative practices, change, and inclusive practice.

Meet Raquel Noboa Founder of 50 Shades Greener From the age of 17, Raquel has worked in the hospitality industry following her move from her native Spain to Ireland. Since embarking on her career in hotel management she has had the privilege of working around the world and in all areas of the industry. Hospitality was and remains her true passion and so she understands the unprecedented challenges it currently faces and the mental barriers it can encounter when it comes to sustainability in business. In 2012, Raquel was working as the sales & marketing manager at Hotel Doolin, Co. Clare in the west of Ireland. That year, the general manager decided that they would strive to become the 'greenest hotel' in Ireland. The challenge was put forth and Raquel, by chance, was nominated for the job. She rose to the occasion, becoming the hotel's newly appointed green manager and implemented an effective green programme which in 2 years saw the hotel reduce their waste production by 40%, their energy consumption by 30% and water use by 25%. Raquel earned an Ecotourism Diploma from the University of Washington, however her approach to green hospitality and sustainability in business is very different to what other green programmes might offer. Her training is based on simple actions that will help reduce the use of energy, water and waste at a business, a festival or a community group. Raquel believes in small wins and going at your own pace, because 'going green' should not make people jump through hoops. It is about understanding the environmentally sound options that are available and applying them in a way that make sense to each individual business. Start small - win big and THEN look at possible investment projects to become even more sustainable. Fifty Shades Greener is now and international educational company, with Online Programmes for the Hospitality sector, Secondary Schools and Adult Learning.

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