29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Dr. Connie Mitchell
Director, Teaching and Learning Center - Prince Sultan University
Dr. Connie Mitchell is a seasoned educator and academic leader with over 28 years of experience in university-level teaching, curriculum innovation, and institutional development. She currently serves as Director of the Teaching and Learning Center at Prince Sultan University, where she has also held roles as Vice Dean of the Deanship of Quality Assurance and Development, Vice Dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences, and Chair of the English Department. Dr. Mitchell is a Higher Education Academy Principal Fellow and recipient of Education First’s Teaching Excellence Award (2020). She chairs the Arab Consortium of Teaching Learning Centers (ACTLC) Board and serves on the Board of Directors for the Ministry of Culture’s Literature, Publishing, and Translation Commission in Saudi Arabia. Her research interests include academic writing, faculty development, and sustainable education practices. She received a Sustainability Champion Award in 2023. She has also achieved Carbon Literacy Certification in the same year.
Speaker Sessions
Leaders in Education
1499
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تطوير التميز التربوي: بناء القدرات من مرحلة ما قبل الخدمة إلى المعلمين المخضرمين
Session Summary:
يتطلب إنشاء معلمين استثنائيين نهجًا شاملاً يمتد من الإعداد الأولي للمعلم إلى التطوير المهني المستمر. تستكشف هذه الجلسة الاستراتيجيات المتكاملة لتطوير التميز التدريسي عبر سلسلة المسار الوظيفي بأكملها، معالجةً الحاجة الماسة لمواءمة التدريب قبل الخدمة مع بناء القدرات أثناء الخدمة لتحقيق تأثير تعليمي مستدام. تركز الجلسة على بناء أنظمة متماسكة تربط الفجوة بين النظرية والممارسة، وتعزز ثقافات التعلم التعاوني، وتضمن حصول جميع المعلمين - بغض النظر عن مرحلتهم المهنية - على الأدوات والمعرفة والدعم اللازم لتعظيم نجاح الطلاب. انضم إلى هذه الجلسة من أجل:
• تصميم مسارات تطوير متكاملة لإنشاء أنظمة شاملة لتطوير المعلمين تربط الإعداد قبل الخدمة بالنمو المهني المستمر، مما يضمن الاستمرارية والتقدم طوال المسيرة التدريسية
• بناء نظم بيئية للتعلم التعاوني مع برامج الإرشاد، ومجتمعات التعلم المهنية، وشبكات دعم الأقران التي تربط المعلمين المبتدئين والمتمرسين في علاقات تعلم مفيدة للطرفين
• تنفيذ برامج بناء قدرات الأطر التربوية الحديثة التي تعالج كفاءات التدريس في القرن الحادي والعشرين، بما في ذلك دمج التكنولوجيا، والاستجابة الثقافية، والتعليم المتمايز، والممارسات الشاملة
• إنشاء أنظمة دعم مستدامة توفر التوجيه المستمر، وفرص الممارسة التأملية، والتطوير المهني الموجه الذي يتكيف مع احتياجات المعلمين الفردية ومراحلهم المهنية
Abena Appiah
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Head of Secondary English - Arcadia British School
Noshaba Anbreen
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Academic Researcher & International Teacher Trainer
Dr. Connie Mitchell
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Director, Teaching and Learning Center - Prince Sultan University
Amal AlAmoudi
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Director - Education Leaders Institute, RSG
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Developing Educator Excellence: Building Capacity from Pre-Service to Veteran Teachers
Session Summary:
Creating exceptional educators requires a comprehensive approach that spans from initial teacher preparation through ongoing professional development. This session explores integrated strategies for developing teaching excellence across the entire career continuum, addressing the critical need to align pre-service training with in-service capacity building for sustained educational impact. The session focuses on building coherent systems that bridge the theory-practice gap, foster collaborative learning cultures, and ensure all educators—regardless of career stage—have the tools, knowledge, and support needed to maximise student success. Join this session to:
• Design integrated development pathways to create comprehensive educator development systems that align pre-service preparation with ongoing professional growth, ensuring continuity and progression throughout teaching careers
• Build collaborative learning ecosystems with mentorship programs, professional learning communities, and peer support networks that connect novice and experienced teachers in mutually beneficial learning relationships
• Implement modern pedagogical frameworks capacity-building programs that address 21st-century teaching competencies, including technology integration, cultural responsiveness, differentiated instruction, and inclusive practices
• Create sustainable support systems that provide ongoing coaching, reflective practice opportunities, and targeted professional development that adapts to individual teacher needs and career stages
Speakers
Shannon Pipes
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Principal - One World International School
Abena Appiah
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Head of Secondary English - Arcadia British School
Noshaba Anbreen
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Academic Researcher & International Teacher Trainer
Dr. Connie Mitchell
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Director, Teaching and Learning Center - Prince Sultan University
Amal AlAmoudi
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Director - Education Leaders Institute, RSG
Power Breakfast : Women in Educational Leadership
1726
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Opening Remarks
Session Summary:
Opening Remarks
Speakers
Dr. Connie Mitchell
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Director, Teaching and Learning Center - Prince Sultan University
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Navigating Leadership Pathways
Session Summary:
- Vision 2030 and its Impact on how reforms accelerated opportunities
- Innovation in education, digital transformation, AI, and future skills
- The evolution of women’s roles in Saudi education
- Policy & Practices that can support female leadership
- Positioning Saudi education on the world stage
Speakers
Amal Jamil Fatani
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Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology - College of Pharmacy, King Saud University
