Apple Distinguished Educators

In 1995, Apple created the Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE) program to recognize K–12 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.

The best educators are true innovators.

Trusted advisors.

ADEs are experts on the realities of integrating technology into learning environments, and they work closely with Apple to foster innovation in education.

Passionate advocates.

ADEs share their expertise in using technology to help engage students in new ways with other educators around the globe.

Authentic authors.

ADEs provide best practices and leadership in education through published lessons, podcasts, books and more.

Global ambassadors.

ADEs work together to develop and promote powerful ideas for improving teaching and learning worldwide.

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Apple Distinguished Educators.

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Meet our Apple Distinguished Educators.

Today our global community of educational leaders models an ongoing pathway for professional learning through the desire to connect with peers around the world.

Sharon Drummond

Grade 1/2 Teacher,

Canada

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

Savanna Brule

Primary School Teacher,

Australia

Alessandro Gelain

Philosophy Teacher,

Italy

Bikem Özdinç

English Language Teacher,

Turkey

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 Center 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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