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BURCU YENICELI ABBAS

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World Summer Schools, a UK-based brand, connects students with prestigious summer and language school programs in countries such as the UK, Italy, Spain, and France. Mr. Abbas, guided by the motto "every child deserves the right opportunity to explore the world," aims to increase students' access to international educational experiences and support their global development.

Burcu Yeniceli Abbas began her professional life as a science teacher, then strengthened her academic development by completing a Master's degree in Educational Institutions Management at TED University. Following this, she worked as a manager in corporate educational institutions; undertaking professional responsibilities in areas such as school management, organization of educational processes, design and implementation of teacher development programs, development of corporate training structures, and creation of educational strategies.

Burcu Yeniceli Abbas, who brought to life Sharing Summits, one of Türkiye's first branch-based training organizations, has organized more than 30 summits within this scope; through these platforms supporting the professional development of teachers, she has reached more than 22,000 educators, creating a strong network of sharing and inspiration.

Abbas, who currently lives in England, develops projects and school partnerships that build bridges in the field of education between Türkiye and England; and continues his work supporting international education collaborations and student mobility.

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NURPERİ CÖMERT İĞDİGÜL

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She works as an English teacher at the Ministry of National Education and is also a writer and game designer. She completed her undergraduate studies in English Language Teaching at Anadolu University and then successfully completed CELTA training, earning a certificate.

Having served as Foreign Language Coordinator in provincial and district national education directorates for many years, İğdigül has actively participated in various projects in the fields of teacher training, educational game design for students, and early childhood foreign language teaching. She also worked at the Ministry of National Education's YEĞİTEK unit, participating in the writing process of interactive English scenarios for EBA (Educational Information Network).

With her book "Teaching English to Children Through Games," İğdigül aims to guide parents and educators, emphasizing the importance of play in teaching foreign languages at an early age and demonstrating that foreign languages can be learned by doing, experiencing, and in natural communication environments.

Not limiting English language teaching to the classroom environment, İğdigül adopted a workshop-based learning approach, contributing to the widespread adoption of foreign language teaching in Türkiye through games, fun activities, and various workshops.

Nurperi Cömert İğdigül currently works at the Ministry of National Education; she continues to write English storybooks and design games for children.

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SETENAY SANIN

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She is an English teacher and the founder of Two Languages One Child Turkey Language Camps. She graduated from Gazi University's English Teaching Department in 2011 and subsequently completed her master's thesis at the same university titled "Teaching Vocabulary to Children with Brain-Based Strategies." In 2019, she obtained her CELTA certification from International House London, gaining international-level teaching competence.

Throughout her professional life, Sanin worked as an English teacher in various private educational institutions in Ankara, and later as a lecturer in the Foreign Languages Department of Atılım University Preparatory School. This allowed her to gain professional experience working with students of different age groups, from kindergarten to university level.

She has also worked as an English education coordinator in many kindergartens; prepared English teaching content for the schools and provided teacher training. She specializes in teaching foreign languages to children, early language acquisition, and communication-focused learning.

In 2020, with the goal of creating an overseas simulation where children could learn English through immersive experiences, she launched the Two Languages One Child Turkey Language Camps project. Thanks to this initiative, she has been actively running educational tourism and language camp organizations for approximately six years.

Setenay Sanin continues to create, develop, and offer different learning experiences in the field of education so that children learn English with enjoyment, establish a positive relationship with the language, and express themselves with confidence.

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RABIA RUVEYDA DEMIR

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She works as a Lecturer at OSTİM Technical University. She completed her undergraduate studies in English Language Teaching at Gazi University and her graduate studies in English Language Education at Ufuk University.

Demir has experience teaching English to different age groups, having taught English in private schools and online platforms; and has prepared English content and assessment materials for various publishing houses. As a founding board member of the Gazi University Foreign Language and Culture Society, she has played an active role in academic events and social responsibility projects. She also served as a board member of Türkiye's first ADHD Summit and the first Children's Literature Summit.

Demir, who holds an International Baccalaureate (IB) certificate, is interested in innovative educational approaches, intercultural interaction, and language learning. She currently works at OSTİM Technical University, writing English textbooks and publishing academic papers.

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VOLKAN INER

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She is an English teacher, trainer, speaker, and content creator. Her work in education focuses particularly on foreign language teaching, AI-powered learning applications, intercultural communication, and young learners. Having worked with various age groups in Türkiye for many years, İner is known for her applications aimed at making language learning processes more effective, creative, and student-centered.

With over 18 years of experience in education, Volkan İner has worked in various private schools and foreign language institutions throughout his career. He currently works as an English teacher at Manisa Ülkem Private Middle School, where he has been working for over 10 years. Following his undergraduate studies, İner completed numerous internationally recognized training programs in CELTA, ICELT, and foreign language education, and has adopted an educational approach that continuously supports professional development.

Having participated as a speaker in numerous national and international webinars, trainings, and conferences, İner produces content on social media platforms to support the professional development of teachers and actively participates in projects that bring together educators from different countries. Through her "Teacher Talks" Instagram broadcasts, which she has been running for over five years, she connects educators from around the world, encouraging global collaboration and experience sharing among teachers.

Thanks to her successful work, in 2019 she was among the top 50 teachers selected from different countries around the world for the “Dedicated Teacher Awards” organized by Cambridge University Press. Furthermore, in 2021 she received the “Global Teacher Award”, the “Global Edu Leader Award”, and the “The Most Inspiring Teacher Award” given by INGED.

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ISMAIL ALPER KARAOVA

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She graduated with a bachelor's degree from Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University's English Language Teaching Department and completed her master's degree in Educational Technologies at Anadolu University. She has been working as an English teacher within the Ministry of National Education since 2010 and has experience in language teaching for different age groups.

As of April 2026, she continues to work at the Equivalency Unit of the Afyon Provincial Directorate of National Education. An educator interested in educational technologies and innovative teaching approaches, she also actively participates in eTwinning and Erasmus projects.

It produces fun and educational content about English idioms on social media platforms, aiming to make language learning more accessible and enjoyable.

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BUKET CANSOY

She is an experienced English teacher, project coordinator, and researcher working within the Ministry of National Education. She successfully completed her undergraduate studies in English Language Teaching at Mersin University and subsequently enhanced her professional competence by obtaining the internationally recognized CELTA certificate.

Throughout her professional career, Cansoy has been actively involved in education and project management. She worked for two years in the Erasmus+ Projects Department of the R&D Unit at the Mersin Provincial Directorate of National Education. During this period, she assumed significant responsibilities in the design, coordination, and implementation of TÜBİTAK, e-Twinning, and Erasmus+ projects; and contributed to the development of education-focused projects on a national and international scale. She specializes particularly in the integration of technology into education, innovative teaching methods, and project-based learning.

Embracing the concept of lifelong learning, Buket Cansoy continues her academic studies and is pursuing a master's degree in Teaching Turkish as a Foreign Language at Mersin University.

Cansoy continues to work as a teacher within the Ministry of National Education, while also producing local and international education projects, developing innovative teaching practices, and contributing to the field of language education.

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