In 1995, Apple created the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) programme to recognise primary, secondary and higher education pioneers who are using Apple technology to transform teaching and learning. These are the educators who are looking to change the world. They are active leaders from around the world helping other educators rethink what’s possible with iPad and Mac to make learning deeply personal for every student.
ADEs are experts on the realities of integrating technology into learning environments, and they work closely with Apple to foster innovation in education.
ADEs share their expertise in using technology to help engage students in new ways with other educators around the globe.
ADEs work together to develop and promote powerful ideas for improving teaching and learning worldwide.
Today our global community of educational leaders models an ongoing pathway for professional learning through the desire to connect with peers around the world.
Savanna Brule
Primary School Teacher,
Australia
Alicia Bankhofer
English & Computer Science Teacher,
Austria
Samira Bakri Prezotto
Inclusive Education Expert,
Brazil
Kimihito Takeno
Professor, Department of Education,
Japan
Dr Johnnie Marshall
Principal,
United States
Eldar Skjørten
Music Teacher,
Norway
Manuel Pittner
Economics & Law Teacher,
Germany
Sharon Drummond
Grade 1/2 Teacher,
Canada
Alessandro Gelain
Philosophy Teacher,
Italy
Bikem Özdinç
English Language Teacher,
Türkiye
Dr Leticia Batista
Kindergarten Teacher,
United States
Muhammad Helmi Norman
Deputy Director of Teaching Innovations &
Learning Technologies,
Malaysia
Betty Cheng
Professional Development Director,
Hong Kong
Dulce Cuevas
Spanish Language & Literature Teacher,
Mexico
Maisa Obeid
Accessibility Specialist,
United Arab Emirates
Vivian van der Wal
Technology Coach,
Netherlands
Li Ding
Consultant, National Centre for Educational
Technology,
China
Alberto Valdés
ICT Coordinator,
Mexico
Lakshmi Priya
Physics Teacher,
India
Dorothea Collier
Primary School Teacher,
New Zealand
Arfah Buang
Malay Language Teacher,
Singapore
Rubén Benet Santos
Language & Literature Teacher,
Spain
Rattanaporn Vamasuree
Science Teacher,
Thailand
Karen Irwin
Primary School Teacher,
United Kingdom
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