Dan Taylor
Director
Dan has been involved in the Google for Education community since 2006. He has trained educators across the globe from El Salvador to Vietnam.
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
James Sayer
Asia Director
Aside 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 Director
Ben is a big fan of design thinking and has a Masters degree in leading innovation and change in education. He began teaching in 2004.
Guen Sayson
Admin
Guen is a computer engineering graduate. She looks after back-end administration including registrations.
Jane Vestil
Promotions
Jane is a Google for Education Certified Trainer and works on promotion, managing both the AppsEvents monthly newsletter and blog.
Allison Mollica
USA Director
Allison has been a teacher and educational technology coach for 18 years. Currently, she is a Virtual Instructor of Computers and Web Design at VLACS.
Dean Stokes
UK Director
Dean believes that G Suite has the power to transform schools by improving efficiency and streamlining workflows not just in the classroom but also in back office operations.
Veronika Hlavenova
Global Event Manager
Veronika manages logistics for events worldwide. She holds a masters degree in Economics.
Jana Walachova
Finance
Jana is responsible for all financial administration relating to summits and bootcamps. She was AppsEvents' first employee.
Neil Trinidad
Admin and Promotions
Neil is the newest starter on the AppsEvents team! He's excited to learn more about G Suite for Education.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rachel Small
Teacher Librarian at Memorial Elementary School in Burlington, MA. Rachel specializes in blending the teaching of best practices in literacy with connected learning.
Joe McClung
Joe is an assistant principal at Woodland Junior High in Arkansas. He has been in education for nine years with four of those years as an administrator and five years as a classroom teacher.
Oli Trussell
Oli an experienced classroom teacher of math and a coder, having launched popular Google Add-ons such as 'Super Quiz' and 'Form Values.' He is a Certified Trainer and Innovator.
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.
Eric Lawson
Eric Lawson is the Director of Technology & Libraries for the York School Department in York, Maine. He has been published in eSchool News, Tech&Learning Magazine and ISTE’s Learning and Leading with Technology Magazine with his projects and ideas.
Thomas Rup
Tom Rup has been working in IT in education for 6 years and is the current Network Technician for the York School Department.
He is a Certified Google Trainer, Certified Google Administrator and Certified CompTIA Security+ Expert.
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.