29 سبتمبر - 1 اكتوبر 2026
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مركز ذي أرينا الرياض للمعارض والفعاليات| المملكة العربية السعودية.
Reiko Nakauchi
Founder & Global Education Innovator - Sora International Preschool
Reiko Nakauchi is a visionary educational innovator, entrepreneur, and author who bridges Japanese tradition with Silicon Valley’s forward thinking mindset. A distinguished speaker who has graced global stages at Stanford University and TEDx, she has spent over 20 years redefining early childhood education for the AI era. She is the founder of Sora International Preschool, with campuses in Silicon Valley, California, and Tsukuba Science City, Japan—two of the world's premier innovation hubs.
Reiko’s career began in Tokyo, but her quest for a holistic model led her to the U.S., where she earned her AMI Montessori International Credential. In 2011, she founded her school in Silicon Valley, serving families from tech giants like Google, Apple, and NASA. By integrating the creative inquiry of Reggio Emilia/Montessori with the steadfast discipline of Japanese "Manners," she developed the high-performance "Sora Method."
Central to her philosophy is the "SMILE" framework and the concept of "JOY-katsu" (The Practice of Joy). Her approach cultivates the "inner strength" and self-reliance children need to thrive in an unpredictable future.
Author of "World-Class Parenting from Silicon Valley," Reiko’s mission aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, aiming to nurture next generation leaders with empathy, grit, and joy.
Speaker Sessions
GESS Talks Live
1525
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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
