Fulbright Specialist for the U.S. Department of State, USA
Topic : Teaching Others How to Communicate Through Obstacles in a Misinformation & Disinformation World
Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin is a Mensa member with two doctorates, including a PhD in Education. She has served as a Fulbright Specialist for the U.S. Department of State and has taught at prestigious institutions such as the University of Cambridge and Columbia University. Dr. Rankin frequently presents to educators, scientists, and federal agents and has authored 14 books for educators. She also writes an education-focused column for Psychology Today. Recognized multiple times by the U.S. White House for her dedication to students, she was once honored with the American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol Building in her name. Dr. Rankin is deeply committed to advancing knowledge dissemination that overcomes obstacles.
GCEDU Conference
Highlighted Speakers
Prof. Dr. Valerie Triggs
Valerie Triggs, PhD, is a Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina. Her area of teaching is in Arts Education and her research focuses on the interdisciplinary significance of art and aesthetic practice in extending classically scientific modes of research in pedagogy and curriculum.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jessica Bogunovich
Dr. Jessica Bogunovich is an Associate Professor, Department Chair of Teaching and Leadership, and Program Chair of Multiple and Single Subject Teaching Credential Programs and Master’s of Art in Teaching (MAT) at the University of Massachusetts Global. Dr. Bogunovich has 25 years of extensive experience in education as a teacher, administrator, and educational leader, in addition to supporting pre-service candidates and mentoring faculty and others in the field. Her research interests include cultural responsiveness and social justice, STEAM, English language learner advocacy, pre-service teacher support, and leadership accountability. Dr. Bogunovich also has a strong interest in institutional accreditation and serves for both the local Board of Institutional Reviewers (BIR) and as a national lead for the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP) accrediting bodies. Dr. Bogunovich was recognized by her colleagues and peers as Outstanding Faculty of the Year in 2023 at the University of Massachusetts Global.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Michele Sorensen
Michele Sorensen, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Regina. Situated in the field of posthuman and new materialist philosophies, her current research involves incorporating aesthetic and arts-based practice in postsecondary curriculum and pedagogy for augmenting professional social work practice with Indigenous populations.
Dr. Kimberly Greene
Dr. Kimberly Greene chairs the Master of Arts in Education program at the University of Massachusetts Global. She led the university’s transition to blended learning and served as founding director of the Center for Instructional Innovation. Holding an Ed.D. in Educational Technology from Pepperdine University, Dr. Greene remains a leader in the meaningful integration of technology in education. She continues to research, design, teach, and present on this topic worldwide. Her work has earned her numerous honors, including Faculty of the Year (2018), Mentor of the Year (2023), and Teacher of the Year (2023) at UMass Global
Dr. Ruth Black
Ruth Claire Black is an experienced university administrator and faculty member with a career focus in online education. Prior to joining Oregon Tech in 2023, as the Dean of Online Education and Global Engagement, Ruth’s prior appointment was as Chair of the Dissertation Year curriculum at the Institute of Global Health Innovation (IGHI) at Imperial College London.
Dr. Leiyan Yu
LEIYAN YU received Ph.D. in Engineering from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2007. She is Associate Professor at China University of Petroleum, engaged in both teaching and research activities.Areas of interest include vehicle dynamics and control,innovation education etc. She is awarded over 10 honors and distinctions, including Jingbo Bole Teaching Award, First Prize of University-Level Graduate Teaching Achievement Award,etc.
GCEDU Conference
Past Speakers
Professor Eman Gaad
Professor of Special and Inclusive Education Dean of the Faculty of Education, British University in Dubai (BUiD), United Arab Emirates
Keynote & Session Chair
Professor Eman Gaad is the Dean of the Faculty of Education and a Professor of Special and Inclusive Education at the British University in Dubai (BUiD). She is also an Affiliate Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, UK. Professor Gaad led BUiD’s special and inclusive Masters programme for many years and currently leads the Doctoral Programme. In 2022 she became a Goodwill Ambassador for Bangladesh. She has established herself as a world-class researcher, advocate, international social development consultant and expert in the field.
Additionally, Professor Gaad is a regular invited keynote speaker, certified assessor, and a professional social trainer. Over the last 25 years she has become a frequent national and international media figure on hundreds of live on-air radio and TV programmes, as well as writing and appearing in hundreds of articles published in local and regional newspapers. Professor Gaad is a sound academic, an External PhD Examiner for reputed universities around the world (UK, Australia, Canada and India) and is a recognized international scholar in the field of special and Inclusive Education as well as social development. She has also secured millions of AEDs in research funding from the government of the UAE to examine the field. She co-founded one of the largest NGOs in the UAE, the Emirates Down Syndrome Association (EDSA), where she also acts as a Senior Educational Consultant. Professor Gaad is one of the governors of the regionally outstanding Dubai College, and on the Board of Directors of several nonprofit organizations in the UAE. She has advised policy and decision makers as a senior consultant for both governments of Dubai and Abu Dhabi on disability related issues. She is also a winner of HH Princess Haya Award for Special Education in the category of best-distinguished individual research in 2012, and in the same year was awarded the Global Leadership in Education Award from the Asian Leadership Award Board. For her services as an international leader in education, in 2017 she was awarded the ‘Prof. Idira Parikh 50 Women in Education Leaders’ which is an international award from the World Education Congress in India. In 2020 she was awarded yet another international award (Asian Pacific Down Syndrome Federation Excellence Award).
Dr. Hamed Mohammad Hosseini
BayaneBartar Education Centre , IRAN
Keynote Speaker
Dr. Hamed Mohammad Hosseini, an esteemed educator with over two decades of experience, combines a PhD in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and a Bachelor's in Electronics and Computer Engineering to pioneer the integration of AI and neural networks into education. Holding CELTA and TESOL certifications, he has significantly contributed to English language education with innovative methodologies. As the co-founder and chairman of BayaneBartar Educational School, his leadership has steered the institution to national acclaim, earning recognition from the Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL) and the Education 2.0 Conference in Las Vegas, US. Motivated by a vision to revolutionize his country's education system, Hamed is dedicated to creating a more effective, equitable, and inclusive educational framework, empowering students to thrive in a dynamic global landscape.
Dr. Olga Gould, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor at Eastern New Mexico University in the USA
Topic: Improving International EFL/EAL Students' Reading Comprehension Via Teaching and Implementing Multimodalities
Dr. Olga Gould has earned her Ph.D. in Curriculum, Instruction & the Science of Learning from the State University of New York, University at Buffalo, USA. Prior to that, she earned her M.Ed. from Florida Atlantic University, USA. Dr. Gould initially had her Dual Bachelor’s and Dual Master’s degrees in Teaching ESOL and foreign Languages. This Florida State Certified Educator (2008 – 2028) has had her life-long K-12 & university/college teaching experiences in the United States and Internationally. Among Dr. Gould’s interests are such fields as Educational Research, Qualitative Methods, Teacher Education, Multimodality, Teaching Multicultural and international Students, Poverty Reduction through Education, etc.
Dr. Moyasar Al Mershed
Dr. Moyasar Al Mershed is a third-year Ph.D. student at Malaya University in Kuala Lumpur, in educational leadership. I hold a Master's in Educational Administration with distinction. Currently, I am working as a Course Instructor at HBMSU. I am conducting training courses on emotional intelligence, effective communication, and charisma. I participated in the RewirED2021 summit (Global Education Summit / Expo Dubai) and the National Ambassadors Program - Estedad2021.
Dr. Perizat Yelzhanova
Dr. Perizat Yelzhanova is a Kazakh materials writer and a PhD in English Language Education. She has been awarded the “Best Author” and “Best English Teacher” in Kazakhstan. Dr. Perizat Yelzhanova is the author of the book “A Key to Success” for Elementary Students and a publisher of several scientific articles and is certified with numerous teacher training courses.
Dr. Mahmoud Hajjar
Dr. Mahmoud Hajjar earned his PhD in Linguistics from the University of Essex, the UK. Currently, he is Associate Professor at Hamdan Bin Mohammad Smart University in Dubai, the UAE. Dr Hajjar is a prolific researcher with interests in first and second language acquisition, as well as motivation and identity in language learning. Dr. Hajjar is the author of the book titled ‘EFL Learners' Acquisition of the English Article System: A Comparative Study’, published by Cambridge Scholars, the UK.
Doni Wahyu Prabowo
Doni Wahyu Prabowo is a student in the department of master of science education at Universitas Sebelas Maret with a full scholarship from LPDP of the Republic of Indonesia. He has an interest in science reasoning and ethnoscience research in education.
Abdelaziz Ouchaib
Abdelaziz Ouchaib is a high-school teacher of English. He holds a master's degree in Applied Language Studies from the School of Arts and Humanities at Moulay Ismail University in Meknes, Morocco. Currently, he is a PhD candidate at the same university. His primary interests include Language Planning and Policy, TEFL, and Discourse Analysis. His current research focuses on evaluating the effectiveness of higher education reforms in Morocco.
Fathma Zahara Sholeha
Fathma Zahara Sholeha is a researcher and lecturer at the Islamic Institute of Riyadlotul Mujahidin in Indonesia, and a teacher at the Wali Songo Ngabar Islamic Boarding School. Her research interests include Arabic teaching, with a recent focus on psycholinguistics, particularly in early childhood language acquisition.
The British University in Dubai (BUiD) stands as a distinguished institution within the United Arab Emirates’ educational landscape. Established in 2004, BUiD holds the distinction of being the Middle East’s first research-based postgraduate university. Offering a comprehensive array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, BUiD is renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality British education tailored to meet the unique needs of the region. Located in Dubai’s academic city, BUiD’s campus provides a conducive environment for academic pursuits, fostering intellectual growth and collaboration among students and faculty members.
https://www.buid.ac.ae
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