Fulbright TGC Agenda and Program Booklet 2022

Information as of November 9, 2022.

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Agenda 

The Fulbright TGC Program Booklet (will be published closer to the program)

TUESDAY (November 1, 2022)

TIME:  
According to your travel itinerary Departures from the U.S.

 

WEDNESDAY (November 2, 2022)

TIME:  
11:05 Arrival to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Group 1)
FFF staff will meet you at the airport in the arrivals lounge
  Joint Transportation to the Hotel Scandic Paasi 
13:50 Arrival to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Group 2)
FFF staff will meet you at the airport in the arrivals lounge
  Joint Transportation to the Hotel Scandic Paasi 
18:00-19:30 Welcome Dinner at the Restaurant Graniittilinna 
Address: Säästöpankinranta 6, Helsinki

 

THURSDAY (November 3, 2022)

TIME:  
9:10 Tarja Mykrä and Cia Hallbäck will meet you at the hotel lobby to escort you to the Fulbright Finland Foundation office building
9:30-9:50 Fulbright Finland Team Welcome and Introductions
Address: Hakaniemenranta 6, Meeting Room Karppi, Helsinki

Introduction to the Study Tour Program & the Foundation Foundation Team 
Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, Fulbright Finland Foundation
9:50-10:50 Fulbrighters and the Fulbright program in Finland: What Everyone Needs to Know
Terhi Mölsä, Chief Executive Officer, Fulbright Finland Foundation
10:50-11:00 Your Role in Publicity and Outreach
Maija Kettunen, Communications Specialist, Fulbright Finland Foundation 
11:00-11:15 Break
11:15-12:15 Panel Discussion: The Finnish Education System (K-12): National, Municipal, and School Level
Venue: Hakaniemenranta 6, Meeting Room Karppi, Helsinki

Panelists:
Teijo Koljonen, Counsellor of Education, National Agency of Education 
Pia Hakkari, Educational Coordinator, Basic Education, City of Vantaa
Anne-Marie Rapo, Principal, Espoo International School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant to the U.S. 2019

Facilitator:
Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, Fulbright Finland Foundation
12:15-13:15 Lunch at Restaurant Lasiranta
13:15-13:30 Break and transition to a bus
13:30-14:20 Bus to Hotel Korpilampi, Espoo
14:30-16:00 Team Building and Preparing for School Visits
Venue: Hotel Korpilampi, Korpilammentie 5, Espoo
Facilitator: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation
16:00-17:30 Cultural Experience: Finnish Sauna & Swimming
17:30-18:30 Buffet Dinner at Hotel Korpilampi
18:30-19:15 Bus back to Helsinki

 

FRIDAY (November 4, 2022)

Photography at schools: For each school we visit this should be one of the first questions to be asked. Some schools allow photos to be taken if children’s faces are not shown. Sometimes parents have not given permission and their children may not be photographed. Always ask before you take any photos.

TIME:  
8:20 Tarja Mykrä will meet you in the hotel lobby
8:30  Taxis Depart to Espoo
9:00-13:30 School Visits

Etelä-Tapiolan Lukio Upper Secondary School
Address: Ahertajantie 5, Espoo
Host: Anni Virnes, Principal, Etelä-Tapiolan Lukio Upper Secondary School
VisitorsKendall Nickerson and Jill Prado

Friisilä School
Address: Holmanniitynkuja 10, Espoo
Host: Eeva Lumiaro, Principal, Friisilä School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant to the U.S. 2020-22
VisitorsCharlotte Quigley, Veronica Verzosa and Allison Yarrow

Mainingin Koulu Comprehensive School
Address: Maininkitie 23, Espoo
Host: Anne Suomala, Principal, Mainingin Koulu Primary School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant to the U.S. 2020-22
VisitorsJermaine Ellerbe and Sophia Pelafigue

Leppävaaran Lukio Upper Secondary School
Address: Karaportti 2, Espoo
Host: Ismo-Olav Kjäldman, Principal, Leppävaaran Lukio General Upper Secondary School
VisitorsIsaac Farhadian, Ryan Lewis and Christina Wingard

Tiistilä School
Address: Kutojantie 2, Espoo
Host: Arita Norrbäck, Assistant Principal, Tiistilä School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant to the U.S. 2020-22
VisitorsAnne Boyette, Sarah Kuhner and Katrina Pogue

Espoo International School
AddressLillhemtintie 1, Espoo
Host: Anne-Marie Rapo, Principal, Espoo International School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant to the U.S. 2019
VisitorsMicheal Posey and Conrad Ulpindo
13:30 Taxis Depart for Espoo International School
14:15-16:00 Facilitated Reflection Time
Venue: Espoo International School, Lillhemtintie 1, Espoo

Facilitators: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation; 
Anne-Marie Rapo, Principal, Espoo International School; Fulbright Leaders for Global Schools Travel Grant to the U.S. 2019
16:10 Bus departs for Tapiola Urheilupuisto
16:30-17:30 Buffet Dinner at Mili's Cafe
Venue: Tapiola Ice Hall, Urheilupuistontie 3, Espoo
18:00 Cultural Excursion: World Ringette Championships 2022: Sam Jacks Pool: Finland - Canada Final 1,
Venue: Metro Arena,
Urheilupuistontie 3, Espoo
  Return to Hotel by Metro

 

SATURDAY (November 5, 2022)

TIME:  
9:30-10:20 Bus to Nuuksio National Park
  Visit to Nuuksio National Park
Address: Nuuksiontie 84, Espoo
10:30-11:30 Private Tour of the Haltia Nature Centre & Nature School Concept
Guide: Kirsi Kallio
11:30-12:30 Lunch at Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
12:45-13:45 Nature School Experience
Guide: Kirsi Kallio
13:45-14:45 Tikkupulla with Warm Drinks at a Campfire 
15:00 Bus Departs
  Free Evening
Dinner on Your Own

 

SUNDAY (November 6, 2022)

TIME:  
9:50 Meeting in the Hotel lobby
10:00-12:00 Cultural Excursion: Helsinki City Tour by Bus
Tour Guide:
 Erich Weidle
12:15-14:00 Lunch at Restaurant Kolme Kruunua
Address: Liisankatu 5, Helsinki
14:30/15:00 onwards (TBC) Home Hospitality Afternoon or Evening with Fulbright Alumni (TBC)
  Free evening
Dinner on your own

 

MONDAY (November 7, 2022) 

TIME:  
8:45 Check out from the Hotel
9:00  Bus departs for Joensuu 
  Lunch stop at Mikkeli ABC
by 15:30 (TBC) Arrival to Joensuu
16:45 Walk to the Martha Organization
17:00-20:00 Home Economics Class and Finnish Dinner
VenueThe Martha OrganizationKoskikatu 5-7, Joensuu

TeacherTiia Koppanen, Specialist in Home Economics
  Walk back to the Hotel

 

TUESDAY (November 8, 2022)

TIME:  
8:15 (TBC) Departures for School Visits
9:00-14:15 School Visits

Pielisjoki School
Address: Sirkkalantie 12 A, Joensuu
Host: Jouni Partti, Principal, Pielisjoki School
Visitor: Jermaine Ellerbe

Lyseon Peruskoulu Lower Secondary School
Address: Koskikatu 10, 80100 Joensuu
Host: Seppo Myllyoja, Principal, Lyseon Peruskoulu Elementary School
Visitors: Sarah Kuhner and Anne Boyette

Joensuun Yhteiskoulun Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Address: Papinkatu 3, Joensuu
Host: Esa Räty, Principal, Joensuun Yhteiskoulun Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Visitors: Kendall Nickerson and Jill Prado

Lyseon Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Address: Länsikatu 15, Joensuu
Host: Jarkko Rieppo, Principal, Lyseon Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Visitors:Ryan Lewis and Isaac Farhadian

Karsikko School
Address: Pohjolankatu 29, Joensuu
Host: Tero Kemiläinen, Assistant Director, Karsikko School
Visitors: Allison Yarrow and Veronica Verzosa

Utra School
Address: Miilunpolttajantie 13, Joensuu
Host: Päivi Ikonen, Principal, Utra School
Visitors: Charlotte Quigley and Conrad Ulpindo

Heinävaara School
Address: Isäntäläntie 1, Heinävaara
Host: Kimmo Juppi, Teacher, Heinävaara School
Visitors: Katrina Pogue and Micheal Posey

Uimaharju School
Address: Harjunraitti 9, Uimaharju
Host: Urpo Ahlholm, Teacher, Uimaharju School
Visitors: Sophia Pelafigue and Christina Wingard
14:15 (TBC) Departures from Schools
15:30-17:00 Briefing and Brainstorming: Applying Phenomenon-Based Learning to Facilitate Virtual Classroom to Classroom Collaboration
Venue: Lietsu Boutique Aparthotel, Rantakatu 26, Joensuu
Facilitator: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation
  Dinner on your own

 

WEDNESDAY (November 9, 2022)

TIME:  
8:15 Departures for School Visits
9:00-13:30 School Visits

Pielisjoki School
Address: Sirkkalantie 12 A, Joensuu
Host: Jouni Partti, Principal, Pielisjoki School
Visitors: Kendall Nickerson and Christina Wingard

Lyseon Peruskoulu Lower Secondary School
Address: Koskikatu 10, 80100 Joensuu
Host: Seppo Myllyoja, Principal, Lyseon Peruskoulu Elementary School
Visitors: Sarah Kuhner and Anne Boyette

Joensuun Yhteiskoulun Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Address: Papinkatu 3, Joensuu
Host: Esa Räty, Principal, Joensuun Yhteiskoulun Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Visitor: Jill Prado

Lyseon Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Address: Länsikatu 15, Joensuu
Host: Jarkko Rieppo, Principal, Lyseon Lukio General Upper Secondary School
Visitors: Ryan Lewis and Isaac Farhadian

Mutala School
Address: Lastenkatu 4, 80100 Joensuu
Host: Mika Merilä, Principal, Teacher, Mutala School
Visitors: Jermaine Ellerbe and Conrad Ulpindo

Kanervala School
Address: Kaislakatu 3 A, Joensuu
Host: Iris Oinasniemi, Principal, Kanervala School
Visitors: Sophia Pelafigue and Charlotte Quigley​​​​​​​

Niittylahti School
Address: Kummuntie 9, 82220 Niittylahti​​​​​​​
Host: Jaakko Sivonen, Principal, Teacher, Niittylahti School​​​​​​​
Visitors: Allison Yarrow and Veronica Verzosa​​​​​​​

Hammaslahti School
Address: Niittylahdentie 297, Niittylahti​​​​​​​
Host: Alli Laine-Kupiainen, Teacher, Hammaslahti School​​​​​​​
Visitors: Katrina Pogue and Micheal Posey​​​​​​​
13:30/14:00 Departues for the University of Eastern Finland
14:45-16:30 Introduction to Teacher Education in Finland in the University of Eastern Finland (UEF) School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education
Address: Futura Building, Room F200, Yliopistokatu 7, Joensuu
 
  • Class and Subject Teacher Education at UEF
  • Early Years Education and Teacher Education in Finland
  • Special Education Teacher Training at UEF and Finnish Support System
  • Research and Project Cooperation Between the University’s Teacher Training and the Surrounding Municipalities
  • Craft and Craft Teacher Education in Finland

Presenters:
Kari Sormunen, Senior University Lecturer, University of Eastern Finland; Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant 2016-17
Sari Havu-Nuutinen, Professor, University of Eastern Finland; ASLA-Fulbright Research Grant for a Senior Scholar 2015-16
Erkko Sointu, Professor, University of Eastern Finland; Fulbright Finland Travel Grants for Research Collaboration 2015-16
Lasse Eronen, University Lecturer, University of Eastern Finland; Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant 2019-20
Sirpa Kokko, Professor, University of Eastern Finland; Fulbright Mid-Career Professional Development Grant 2018-19
  Transition to the Teatteriravintola
17:00-18:30 Networking Dinner Together with Fulbright Alumni Experts from the University of Eastern Finland
Venue: Restaurant Teatteriravintola, Rantakatu 20, Joensuu 

 

THURSDAY (November 10, 2022)

TIME:  
9:45 Walk to the North Karelian Museum
10:00-10:45 Guided tour at North Karelian Museum 
Address: Koskikatu 5, Joensuu 
GuideSami Tanskanen
10:45-11:30 Time to Explore the Museum Independently or Visit Taitokortteli

Taitokortteli: A centre where crafts and culture meet and become a unique tourist attraction
  Transition to the Internationalization Days of Finnish Schools
  Internationalization Days of Finnish Schools 
12:00-13:00 Lunch at Internationalization days of Finnish School
13:00-14:10 Expert Briefing on U.S. Foreign Policy & International Education Priorities in Finland, and What U.S. Embassy in Finland Does 
Venue: AG104
Speaker: Nazanin Berarpour, Assistant Public Affairs Officer, U.S. Embassy Helsinki; Member, Fulbright Finland Foundation Board

Q&A and Open Discussion
Facilitator: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation
14:10-14:30 Break
14:30-15:15 Expert Briefing: Sustainable Internationalization at Schools
Venue: TBC
Speaker: Jussi Tomberg, Senior Advisor for Sustainability, Education and Cultural Services, City of Oulu

Q&A and Open Discussion
Facilitator: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation
15:15-15:40 Coffee Break
15:40-16:25 B2 Ukrainian Education System From Early Childhood Education and Care to Pre-primary Education, Basic Education and General Upper Secondary Education
Venue: TBC
Facilitator: Olga Filippova, University of Eastern Finland
17:00-18:30 No-host Happy Hour for Alumni (optional)
Venue: Gastropub Vispiläkauppa, Torikatu 20, Joensuu
19:00 Reception Hosted by the City of Joensuu
Venue: Joensuu Art Museum, Kirkkokatu 23, Joensuu
  Walk back to the Hotel

 

 

FRIDAY (November 11, 2022)

Check out of the hotel before departing for the day's activities.

TIME:  
  Internationalization Days of Finnish Schools
9:30 Departure from the Hotel by taxi
10:20-11:15 Interactive SessionApplying Transversal Competencies to Facilitate Virtual Classroom to Classroom Collaboration with U.S. Teachers
Venue: Internationalization Days of Finnish Schools, Conservatory of Joensuu and University of Eastern Finland, Yliopistonkatu 4, Joensuu
Facilitators: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation;
Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program Participants
11:50-12:50 Lunch at Internationalization Days of Finnish Schools
13:30-14:30 Visit to Joensuun Normaalikoulu (University Teacher Training School)
Address: Tulliportinkatu 1, Joensuu
Host: Timo Martikainen, Lecturer, Teacher Trainer, University of Eastern Finland; Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars for U.S. Culture and Society 2016-17
14:30 Return to the Hotel to collect luggage
15:00-21:00  Bus to Helsinki
Dinner stop at Matkakeidas Vierumäki

 

SATURDAY (November 12, 2022)

TIME:  
9:30 Transition to Oodi by foot or by public transportation
10:00-12:00 Facilitated Reflection Time on Takeaways So Far
Venue: Helsinki Central Library Oodi, Meeting Room Kuutio, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki
Facilitator: Tarja Mykrä, Program Consultant, Fulbright Finland Foundation
12:00-12:45 Transition to Heureka the Finnish Science Centre by Train 
13:00-13:45 Lunch at the Science Restaurant
Venue: Heureka the Finnish Science Centre, Tiedepuisto 1, Vantaa, Tikkurila
13:00-17:00  Cultural Excursion: Exploration of Different Learning Environments: Heureka the Finnish Science Center
  Return to the Hotel by train
Dinner on your own

 

SUNDAY (November 13, 2022) - Father's Day in Finland

TIME:  
  Free time and preparing for sharing takeaways

 

MONDAY (November 14, 2022)

TIME:  
8:30 Bus departs for chool Visits
9:00-12:00  Visit to Mercuria Business College
AddressMartinlaaksontie 36, Vantaa

Hosts: Tiina Immonen, Principal, CEO, Mercuria Business College;
Markus Oedewald, Assistant Principal, Mercuria Business College
12:00-12:45  School lunch
Venue: Traderia restaurant, Mercuria Business College
13:00-15:00  Visit to Martinlaakso Upper Secondary School
AddressMartinlaaksontie 36, Vantaa

Hosts: Salme Sulander, Principal, Martinlaakso Upper Secondary School; 
Taru Pohtola, Teacher (English, German), Martinlaakso Upper Secondary School; Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching 2015-16
TBC Return to Helsinki
  Free evening
Dinner on your own

 

TUESDAY (November 15, 2022) 

TIME:  
  Free morning
12:00-13:00 Lunch
Venue: Café Viola, Kaisaniemenranta 2, Helsinki
14:00-17:00 Debriefing the Field Experience and Diploma Ceremony
Venue: Paasitorni, Paasivuodenkatu 5 A, Helsinki
  Transition to the Dinner venue
17:45-19:45 Farewell Dinner
Venue: Hotel Katajannokka, The Linnankellari Restaurant, Merikasarminkatu 1A, Helsinki
  Return to the Hotel on your own

 

WEDNESDAY (November 16, 2022) 

TIME:  
4:50 Taxis depart to the airport (Group 1)
7:35 & 7:50 Departures from Finland, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (group 1)
12:10 Taxis depart to the airport (Group 2 & 3)
16:00 Departures from Finland, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (group 2)
17:00 Departures from Finland, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (group 3)

The Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program (Fulbright TGC) is funded by the U.S. Department of State, and administered by IREX in the United States and by the Fulbright Finland Foundation in Finland.