TESOL France Podcast - Hind Elyas

TESOL France Podcast with Hind Elyas, plenary speaker for the 2023 TESOL France colloquium. Hind Elyas works as an English Instructor at the Leading National Academy, Niagara College in Saudi Arabia. She is heavily involved in PD, and her current roles include the IATEFL Global Issue, Issues Month Coordinator, the Past Chair of the TESOL International Professional Development Professional Council, and a member of the Womentorship in ELT committee, which is TESOL International’s most recent PLN. She is also serving as a TESOL International New Member Guide. Hind is a British Council ELTon Awards Judge, and she served as a National Geographic Advisor for developing a new academic skills series in 2020. Hind’s former roles include the Executive Secretary at Africa ELTA, Acting Vice President of TESOL Sudan, and Professional Development Coordinator at KSAALT TESOL (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Association for English Language Teachers). Her most recent achievements were being selected as a TESOL International 2021 Leadership Mentoring Program Award recipient and a TESOL International Convention Ambassador. Hind’s research interests include student engagement, differentiation, 21st-century teaching and learning, and employability skills. About Hind's Plenary Talk: Transformative Paths: the Uncharted Journey of ELT Educators In this plenary session, the presenter will embark on an insightful exploration of educators transformative journey and their ability to adapt to the ever-changing landscape of education. The presenter will delve into the profound impact of small sparks that inspire individuals to embrace this noble profession and pursue continuous professional development. Throughout the session, the challenges and growth experienced by educators will be addressed, with a particular emphasis on the importance of innovation, adaptability, and resilience. The session aims to inspire and empower educators, igniting a renewed sense of commitment and a willingness to impact the lives of their learners. As educators depart from this plenary session, they will carry with them a new determination to change lives, armed with the tools needed to create meaningful educational experiences for their students.