Georgios Kormpas

Director of Student Affairs - Al Yamamah University

Georgios Kormpas is an experienced educator and researcher specializing in English Language Teaching and Technology-Enhanced Learning. He is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in E-Research (Technology-Enhanced Learning) at Lancaster University. With a strong background in technology integration and UNESCO’s Futures of Education initiative, Georgios presented on the ethical use of AI at the UNESCO Global Forum on the Ethics of AI in Slovenia. He has co-edited and authored several publications on teacher education, digital transformation, and English Language Teacher Associations, promoting innovation and responsible AI adoption in learning contexts.

Speaker Sessions

GESS Talks Live 1525

Apr 21 2026 | 3pm - 3:40pm

Building Leadership Qualities: Empowering Students and Educators Through Action

Session Summary:

This interactive session explores practical strategies and actionable elements that both students and teachers can implement to develop essential leadership qualities within educational environments. Leadership development extends beyond formal positions, encompassing everyday actions, mindset shifts, and skill-building activities that foster confidence, responsibility, and influence. Participants will discover how classroom practices, extracurricular engagement, and collaborative projects can serve as leadership development opportunities. The session provides concrete tools and techniques that educators can integrate into their teaching practice while simultaneously modeling leadership behaviors, creating a culture where both students and teachers grow as leaders together. Join this session to:

• Master practical classroom activities, project-based learning approaches, and peer collaboration methods that naturally build leadership skills in students

• Develop leadership model through teaching practice and instructional techniques that demonstrate leadership qualities while creating opportunities for student leadership growth

• Designing classroom cultures and school-wide initiatives that encourage risk-taking, decision-making, and responsibility-sharing among all community members and create leadership-rich learning environments

• Build student-centered leadership activities, peer mentoring programs, student-led conferences, collaborative problem-solving projects, and community service initiatives that build confidence and influence skills

Speakers

Georgios Kormpas | Director of Student Affairs - Al Yamamah University
Rubi Mahmood | Lecturer in Initial Teacher Training & International Education - University of Derby