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.
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.
Nuttawut Sagunee
Head of Teaching Management &
Secondary Mathematics,
Thailand
Jennifer Maracle
Principal, Tyendinaga Mohawk
Territory,
Canada
Anna Reid
English & Social Studies Teacher,
Germany
Portrice Warren
STEM/Computer Science Facilitator,
USA
Andrew Mildenhall
Information Communications
Technology/
E-Learning, New Zealand
Kerry Abercrombie
Curriculum Development Officer – Digital
Learning, UK
Daniel Sundaram
Geography, Percussion & Outdoor
Learning,
India
Nor Hafizah Adnan
Educational Technology (Higher Ed),
Malaysia
Mai Hishi
Special Needs Teacher,
Japan
Jacob Woolcock
Computing & Digital Learning,
UK
Michele D’Ascenzo
Chemistry & Digital
Innovation,
Italy
Lucia Garcia Ortega
Primary Teacher & Head of Innovation,
Spain
Martin Mucha
Accessibility & Early Learners
Specialist,
Germany
Andrew Diniz da Costa
Software Engineering Teacher
& CBL
Specialist, Brazil
Angela Norman
Head of Digital Innovation & Integration,
Australia
Moon-hyuk Choi
Elementary School Teacher,
South Korea
Anna Maria Gombocz
English, History, Social Studies, Political
Education
& Digital Literacy, Germany
Emily MacLean
Head of Junior School,
Canada
Jenny Huang
Chief Director of Research & Development,
Taiwan
Aurelius Yeo
Deputy Dean of Educational Technology,
Singapore
Burgess Jeffries
Learning Innovation Specialist,
K-12,
USA
Serena Zanotti
Mathematics, Physics & Digital Skills,
Italy
Kasumi Fuwa
Primary School Teacher,
Japan
Adam Slater
Principal,
Australia
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