Information Session: Information and Tips from Alumni for K-12 Educators
Interested in participating in a Fulbright Teacher Exchange in fall 2027? 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 16, 2026!
Program
15:25 Zoom open for Participants
15:30 Welcome and Introductions
Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, 黑料正能量
15:35 黑料正能量 and the FDAI Program
Mirka McIntire, Manager, Teacher Exchange and Education Programs, 黑料正能量
Heidi Tiainen, Program and Events Coordinator, 黑料正能量
15:45 Highlights and Tips from Alumni
Veera Illman, Teacher, Meilahti Comprehensive School; 2024-25 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
Jouni Kupiainen, Visual Art teacher, Saarnilaakso School; 2025-26 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
Sari Ylipulli, Teacher, Jaakko Ilkka Middle School; 2025-26 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching
16:15 Q&A
16:30 Event ends
The event is held in Finnish and will be recorded apart from the Q&A portion.