Why Isn't Ed Tech Global?

I am an experienced professional in education with a passion for life-long learning. I hold a BA in Philosophy (Universidad de Montevideo) and an MA in Applied Linguistics and English Language Teaching (University of Nottingham). Due to my interest in language learning, I have worked in the areas of teaching and curriculum development for the last 20 years. My current job at Ceibal (Uruguay’s digital technology center for education innovation at the service of public education policies) has allowed me to promote technology as a leverage for education, favoring equity and inclusion from a human-centered perspective.

Andrés Guerrero is a passionate educator with over 20 years of experience, recognized for his commitment to quality education and his passion for learning. He holds a bachelor's degree in modern languages, a master’s degree in teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and another in educational excellence and quality. Throughout his professional career, Andrés has held various roles in the field of education in the United States and Latin America. He began his career as a teacher, where he was able to develop his pedagogical skills and nurture his passion for learning. Andrés has also worked as a coach, providing support and guidance to other education professionals. Currently, he serves as the Corporate Director of Teacher Training at Santillana, the leading education company in the Spanish-speaking world. In this role, he is responsible for designing and coordinating training and professional development programs for teaching staff in 18 Latin American countries.

Doug has been an education disrupter for over 30 years. He co-founded one of the first charter schools, was one of 4 founding members of what became the Online Learning Consortium, and was the first person to teach education entrepreneurship in an ed school. At USC, he teaches doctoral students innovation, leadership and economics and he runs the country's most impactful ed tech accelerator.

Sara Segundo is a passionate and expert in the field of education and technological innovation. Sara has led international projects and educational entrepreneurship programs at Tecnológico de Monterrey and previously, at the Inter-American Development Bank, she managed online learning projects collaborating in the creation of educational content targeted to policy makers in Latin America. Currently, she is the leader in Alliances and Partnerships in the EdTech entrepreneurship area to strengthen and enhance the impact of programs at the Institute for the Future of Education at Tecnologico de Monterrey. Sara has dedicated her career to driving learning through digital platforms and innovative educational programs.

I am driven by a passion for innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. I believe "Technology may not replace teachers, but teachers who use technology effectively will replace those who don’t." In addition to my role at NWS, I hold several prestigious positions in the education community. I am the Co-Chairman of FICCI ARISE for UP, a member of the School Standards Setting Committee under the National Education Policy, India 2020, and a British Council School Ambassador. I also serve on the Cambridge South Asia Advisory Board.