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Christine Köstlin is a trained special education teacher from Germany. She has worked in primary and secondary school settings in Germany as well as an international school in Hong Kong, where she taught and lived for 5 years. During her time abroad she entered the international teaching community and started her journey as a speaker and author. She is currently working for the government of her state in the Ministry of Education, where she is on the team of the special needs department.
In her free time, Christine enjoys arts and crafts, traveling and learning something new. She loves spending time with her friends and is active in her neighborhood where she brings people together.
We were excited to host the second in-person event, following the success of our Pumpkin Patch SENIA Scholarship Award ceremony! SENIA India had the pleasure of organizing the Community Connect event at Stonehill International School, Bangalore, and we are grateful for their gracious hospitality. Members from different parts of India signed up for this event, and we were thrilled to bring everyone together. The day began with informal networking over coffee and tea during registration. After the welcome session, we kicked off the day with an engaging icebreaker activity designed to set the tone for the rest of the event and help everyone get to know each other. The rest of the morning featured a special session led by Anita Churchville on the academic and socio-emotional strengths and challenges of gifted and twice-exceptional learners. The session explored best practices, strategies, and insights for supporting students with unique learning profiles and provided a solid foundation for the day’s subsequent discussions. After a break for lunch, we divided the group into smaller discussion circles. Participants engaged in meaningful conversations around four selected “hot topics,” aimed at furthering our collective knowledge of best practices. Prompts were provided for each topic to stimulate thoughtful and productive exchanges. To conclude, we gathered for a brief feedback session, where participants shared their thoughts and reflections on the day’s discussions. It was an inspiring day of collaboration, learning, and community building, and we look forward to many more such events in the future!
SENIA India successfully hosted its inaugural online event, bringing together educators from various corners of the country. The primary objective of this two-hour session, held on January 20, 2024, from 10 am to 12 pm, was to foster acquaintance among participants and delve into their goals as members of SENIA India.
The session commenced with a focused discussion on the theme, “What Inclusion Looks Like at Your School.” Participants enthusiastically shared insights, experiences, and aspirations related to inclusion in their respective educational settings. This dynamic exchange of ideas laid the groundwork for understanding the diverse perspectives and future goals of SENIA India members.
The event marked a significant milestone in building a collaborative community dedicated to promoting inclusive education across India. As SENIA India continues to grow, these insightful conversations will undoubtedly contribute to the collective efforts towards creating more inclusive and supportive learning environments.
Boon Eu : Secretary
Boon Eu CHEAH is a medical doctor who sees children, youth and adults with various disabilities (including rare disorders) in her daily career. Her interest pours out to those with autism, specific learning difficulties, ADHD and Irlen Syndrome as she shares similar struggles and was only given the late diagnoses in adulthood. As a neurodivergent and an avid advocate about being inclusive, understanding and accepting of each other, she believes she can ensure early intervention and opportunity for the individuals to assimilate into the community.
Katarzyna (Kate) Czapor : School and Community Networker
Kate is dedicated to promoting inclusion as the Inclusion Lead for a group of schools in Malaysia. As a SEN mother herself, she’s passionate about supporting teachers, raising awareness among parents, and supporting positive change for students with special educational needs. Her focus is on ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed in an inclusive environment.
Jacqueline Vincent: Written Content Creator
Jacqueline is the Principal of HEI Schools Cyberjaya, Malaysia, where learning through play is at the heart of the Finnish-inspired preschool experience. As a passionate advocate for inclusive education, she’s on a mission to make classrooms more welcoming, reflecting both Finland’s playful approach and SENIA’s mission. With a big heart for children and their right to equal learning opportunities, Jacqueline brings fun and fairness to education in Malaysia!
Adam Azlan: Treasurer
Adam is a Treasury Analyst at Maybank, and is currently the Chairperson of Amnesty International Malaysia. As a mental health advocate and a volunteer tutor-mentor for several non-governmental organizations, he seeks to learn more and become a better advocate for inclusivity in and through education. His interest and long term goal lies in ensuring Human Rights and Education is accessible to all in Malaysia!
Emy Hieber: Chairperson
Emy is the Learning Support Coordinator at Dalat International School in Penang. She has been working there for the last 9 years, and connected to SENIA in various capacities since 2018. She and her husband have a cat, many fish, and hundreds of books to keep them company. Emy is passionate about neurodiversity and empowering learners to advocate for their needs and embrace their own way of being in the world.
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Call for presenters!
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The theme for our next conference is Bridging The Gap: Together We Thrive.
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Exciting News from SENIA Indonesia!
We’re thrilled to share some updates and introduce some key members of our organization!
Meet the SENIA Indonesia Board and Teacher Representative!
These dedicated individuals are passionate about supporting educators and fostering a vibrant educational community in Indonesia.
Stay tuned for more news and upcoming initiatives! #SENIAIndonesia
Mark Your Calendars! ️
SENIA Indonesia Local Conference is Back!
Join us for a community-building event at the Jakarta Intercultural School on:
- February 28th: Half-Day Conference
- March 1st: Full-Day Conference
Calling all educators! We’ll be opening a call for presenters in August. Stay tuned!
In the meantime, spread the word and encourage your fellow educators to join us! #SENIAIndonesia #LocalConference #Jakarta
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