Information Session: Information and Tips from Alumni for K-12 Educators

Interested in participating in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange in fall 2026? Join us to hear about alumni experiences in an information session for Finnish K-12 educators and get practical tips for the application process. 

Learn more about the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching program and apply by March 23, 2025!

Program

15:25 Zoom open for Participants

15:30 Welcome and Introductions
Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, Fulbright Finland Foundation

15:35 Fulbright Finland Foundation and the FDAI Program
Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, Fulbright Finland Foundation
Heidi Tiainen, Program and Events Coordinator, Fulbright Finland Foundation

15:50 Highlights and Tips from Alumni
Matti Kastikainen, Special Education teacher, Sompio School; 2024-25 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
Veera Illman, Teacher, Meilahti Comprehensive School; 2024-25 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

16:10 Q&A
16:30 Event ends

The event is held in Finnish.