Emily Folorunsho

Manager – Secondary - Aldar Training Academy

Emily Folorunsho is a passionate educator, author, and consultant for BBC Bitesize. Former Head of History, Lead Practitioner, governor and Specialist Leader of Education, she now supports school improvement and CPD across a network of 31 schools through Aldar Training Academy. Currently pursuing a MSc at Oxford University, Emily combines leadership, teaching excellence, and curriculum expertise.

Speaker Sessions

GESS Talks Live 1525

أبريل 20 2026 | 1:20م - 2م

Transforming Teaching Excellence: Strategic Approaches to Teacher Training and Development

Session Summary:

Effective teacher development is the cornerstone of educational excellence, yet many institutions struggle to create training programs that translate into measurable classroom impact. This session explores evidence-based approaches to teacher training that move beyond one-size-fits-all professional development to create personalised, sustainable growth pathways for educators. Participants will examine how to design comprehensive teacher development ecosystems that integrate mentoring, peer collaboration, technology-enhanced learning, and reflective practice. The session addresses creating cultures of continuous improvement where teachers feel supported to take risks, innovate, and grow professionally while maintaining high standards of student achievement. Join this session to:

• Create evidence-based professional development that directly improves classroom practice and student outcomes through targeted, measurable interventions

• Establish peer mentoring networks and professional learning communities that sustain teacher growth beyond formal training sessions

• Develop individualised growth plans that address diverse teacher needs, career stages, and subject specialisations while maintaining system-wide coherence

• Create assessment frameworks that evaluate training impact on teaching quality, student engagement, and academic achievement to ensure continuous program improvement

Speakers

Emily Folorunsho | Manager – Secondary - Aldar Training Academy
Reiko Nakauchi | Founder & Global Education Innovator - Sora International Preschool
Dr. Reem El Hassan | Trainer of School Principals, Lecturer, & Former Chairperson - MUBS University
Dr Maha Thabet | International Trainer & French Teacher - The Orthodox school Amman