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

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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 stay tuned for the application period!

Sign up to the event here! 

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
Jouni Kupiainen, Visual Art teacher, Saarnilaakso School; 2025-26 Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching

16:10 Q&A
16:30 Event ends

The event is held in Finnish and will be recorded apart from the Q&A portion.