Meet the Team
AppsEvents consists of a core team which works remotely across the world. A number of world class trainers with a history of innovation in the classroom make up the rest of the team at Google for Education summits, bootcamps and cloud camps. We always try to accomodate requests for specific Google trainers at your event – just let us know. Find out more about everybody below.
Core Team
Dan Taylor
DIRECTORDan has been involved in the Google for Education community since 2006. He has trained educators across the globe from El Salvador to Vietnam.
James Sayer
ASIA DIRECTORAside from managing events in Asia, James is the Head of Mathematics and IT Coordinator for Patumwan Demonstration School's international program in Bangkok.
Ben Rouse
UK DIRECTORBen is a Design Sprint Facilitator and advocate for design thinking in education. He has a masters degree in leading innovation and change in Education.
Guto Aaron
UK EVENTS MANAGERGuto is an experienced primary school teacher and is passionate about sharing his experience through his work as a trainer across the UK and Europe.
Veronika Hlavenova
GLOBAL EVENT MANAGERVeronika manages logistics for events worldwide as well as mainland European events. She holds a masters degree in Economics.
Guen Sayson
ADMINGuen is a computer engineering graduate. She looks after logistics and administration for AppsEvents including registrations.
Jane Vestil
PROMOTIONSJane is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and works on promotion, managing both the AppsEvents monthly newsletter and blog.
Richard Adekeye
AFRICA EVENTS MANAGERRichard is based between Europe and West Africa and worked the last 20 years on EU funded projects, Development and Education projects across Africa.
Extended Team
Rowland Baker
Rowland has been an educator for over thirty years in both public and private schools. He is currently Executive Director of the (TICAL).
John Mikton
John is the Head of Education and Media Technology at the International School of Luxembourg. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator and a Google Certified Trainer.
Sarah Woods
Sarah is an MYP Design Technology teacher at the International School of Amsterdam. Her style of presentation and sessions reflect her passion for student directed learning.
Kimberly House
Kimberly House has been a primary school educator for 20 years, serving the 12 years as a Technology Integration Specialist at the Bavarian International School in Munich, Germany. She is a Google for Edu Certified Trainer and an Apple Distinguished Educator.
Dan Leighton
Dan is passionately committed to the cause of education and the promotion of effective teaching and learning in schools. A regular speaker at conferences around the UK, Europe and Africa, he is known for his determined focus on evidence-based practice in educational technology.
Dan Pardy
Dan is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and the Lead Teacher of Library & Technology at Qatar Academy - Doha. He is passionate about using technology to transform learning and developing 21C skills in students.
Bogdan Copil
Bogdan is passionate about science, gamification and IT integration. Working smarter is the way to go - this is his motto! He is a big fan of self-directed learning and hands-on activities.
Lee Webster
Lee is currently Head of Technology Integration at SISB and also works as a part time EdTech consultant in International Schools within the APAC region.
Lawrence Tijjani
Lawrence is the creator of justaguytryingtomakeit.com- an inspirational social enterprise project that works with disengaged students.
Jon Neale
Jon Neale has been a passionate advocate of Google tools for a number of years. He now looks after technology for learning at Halcyon International School, London.
Rob McElroy
Rob is a Google Certified Trainer and the Assistant Director at Young Hoon Elementary School in Seoul, South Korea. Over the past 6 years Rob has become a regular speaker and trainer around Asia in partnership with AppsEvents. Rob is always excited to share what he knows about Edtech to help teachers maximize their instruction time in the classroom and enjoy using tech with their students.
Sethi De Clercq
Sethi is passionate about technology integration and how this impacts education and student learning. He is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Google Innovator and Computing Subject leader. He loves training in-person at numerous events and online through his YouTube Channel with tips, tricks and tutorials.
Daniela Silva
Daniela is passionate about finding innovative avenues to maximize individual's capacity through professional learning.
