AXSChat with Berna Bouwer 3rd Dec 2024, 8:00 PM GMT

 
Berna Bouwer With nearly 25 years of experience, Berna is a dedicated Educational Leader and Educational Psychologist committed to advancing Inclusive practices. She began her career as a primary school teacher in South Africa, specializing in Mathematics and ELL, and has since worked in a range of environments, including schools catering to students with diverse learning needs. After earning her MEd in Educational Psychology, Berna worked as a school psychologist and managed a private practice. Her international experience includes roles in Dubai as a Director of Inclusion, Deputy Head, Year 1 -6 teacher, GCSE Psychology teacher,  ABA Therapist, and Inclusion Specialist. In the UK, she served as Lead Inclusion Specialist for GEMS (UK & Europe), a senior school teacher of mathematics and psychology GCSE. Later becoming Head of Prep at Sherfield School, as well as Head of Inclusion, DSL, and Pastoral Deputy Head (Whole School). Berna has recently returned to the UAE as Corporate Head of Inclusion for GEMS Education, where she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive inclusion strategies and initiatives across the network of schools. Berna is passionate about cultivating a culture of inclusion and excellence, not only in GEMS but also in the region.
 

 

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  1. Why is it important for education systems to focus on inclusion, particularly for people with disabilities, and how can collaboration with businesses help create employment opportunities? @GEMSeducation #AXSChat #PeopleOfDetermination #WeAreBillionStrong
  2. @GEMSeducation is committed to inclusion. What key strategies have you implemented to support students with disabilities in transitioning to the workforce? #AXSChat #PeopleOfDetermination #WeAreBillionStrong
  3. What can we do to create inclusive education systems so that students with disabilities don’t have to leave their countries to access quality education? #AXSChat #PeopleOfDetermination #WeAreBillionStrong
  4. How can diverse countries, like the UAE, ensure their education systems are inclusive for people with disabilities? How does diversity enrich inclusion? @GEMSeducation #AXSChat #PeopleOfDetermination #WeAreBillionStrong #UAE #MENA #MiddleEast
  5. How can businesses and education collaborate to create pathways from education to employment for people with disabilities? @GEMSeducation #AXSChat #PeopleOfDetermination #WeAreBillionStrong #InclusiveEducation
  6. @GEMSeducation is a leader in inclusive education. How can you continue innovating to ensure students with disabilities are ready for employment and entrepreneurship? #AXSChat #PeopleOfDetermination #WeAreBillionStrong #InclusiveEducation #Inclusion 

 

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