Serap Riepe

Education, Innovation & Youth Empowerment

Serap combines English language teaching and educational management with international project development. As founder of the Creative Thinking Association and Project Manager at GedonSoft GmbH in Bremen, Germany, she contributes to proposal development for Horizon Europe, Erasmus+ and Capacity Building initiatives, with a focus on special education, inclusive learning, digital learning and youth empowerment.

Areas of Expertise

• Educational Management & Special Education
• International Project Management
• Horizon Europe Proposal Development
• Capacity Building Project Development
• Erasmus+ & European Partnerships
• Youth Empowerment & Youth Projects
• Digital Learning & Educational Innovation

Sinan Sarı

Connecting Classrooms through European Cooperation

Sinan combines English language teaching with extensive experience in European education projects. His professional work in Kocaeli includes project proposal development, coordination and implementation, alongside supporting teachers through eTwinning and international school partnerships.

Areas of Expertise

• eTwinning & International School Partnerships
• Erasmus+ Proposal Writing & Project Management
• Vocational Education and Training
• Teacher Training & Collaborative Learning
• Intercultural Communication
• Educational Innovation & Dissemination
• Youth Learning & Participation

Dr. Volkan Alparslan Kılıç

Inspiring Innovation Through STEM and Robotics

Volkan is a STEM specialist and an eTwinning Quality Development Team Member with international awards in robotics. His professional expertise brings together science, technology, engineering and mathematics with international educational collaboration.

Areas of Expertise

• STEM Education
• Educational Robotics
• eTwinning & School Collaboration
• Technology-Enhanced Learning
• Creative Problem-Solving
• Youth Learning & Participation

Dr. Enez Özkan Demirci

Connecting Education, Skills and European Cooperation

Dr. Enez Özkan Demirci combines expertise in English language teaching and linguistics with EU project management and proposal writing. His professional work includes capacity building and strategic partnerships in youth and vocational education.

Areas of Expertise

• English Language Teaching & Linguistics
• EU Project Management
• Project Proposal Writing
• Capacity Building
• Youth & Vocational Education Partnerships
• International Cooperation
• Microcredentials
• Learning Management
• Education Science

Fırat Arslan

Vocational Education & International Cooperation

Fırat combines English language teaching with educational project development and international cooperation. His work includes research, planning and evaluation of educational initiatives, alongside collaboration with educators and international partners.

Areas of Expertise

• Vocational Education & Training (VET)
• Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
• Erasmus+ Project Development
• Educational Research & Planning
• Intercultural Communication
• Youth & Inclusive Learning

Hasan Burçin Menteş

Vocational Excellence & Skills Development

Hasan combines vocational education coordination with international project development and a background in information and communication technologies. His work connects educators and partners to support skills development, educational innovation and cooperation in vocational education.

Areas of Expertise

• Vocational Education & Training (VET)
• Centres of Vocational Excellence (CoVE)
• Erasmus+ Project Coordination
• ICT & Digital Learning
• International Partnerships
• Youth & Skills Development

Muharrem Köse

Supporting Wellbeing and Inclusive Learning

Muharrem combines psychological counselling and family and couples therapy with special education expertise in dyslexia, autism and other special educational needs. As founder of Kocaeli Psikoloji, he contributes this experience to education collaboration and inclusive learning.

Areas of Expertise

• Psychological Counselling
• Family & Couples Therapy
• Dyslexia, Autism & Special Educational Needs
• Inclusive Education & Learner Support
• Youth Wellbeing & Participation

Arzu Yenipazar

Music, Creativity and Social Inclusion

Arzu develops inclusive music and artistic activities for children, young people and older adults. Her work connects music education, voice and rhythm with participation and creative expression.

Areas of Expertise

• Inclusive Music Education
• Special Education & Arts
• Voice & Rhythm
• Youth Participation
• Intergenerational Activities

Merve Bozkurt

Supporting Inclusion Through Special Education

Merve works across all areas of special education, supporting learners with diverse needs. She combines postgraduate study and teaching experience with professional development for educators. Her work includes dyslexia and autism awareness, with a focus on inclusive learning and participation.

Areas of Expertise

• Special Education Across All Areas
• Intellectual Disabilities Education
• Dyslexia Awareness
• Autism Awareness
• Teacher Training
• Inclusive Learning

Uğur Bozkurt

Supporting Inclusion Through Special Education

Uğur combines postgraduate study in special education with teaching experience and professional development activities for educators. His work includes dyslexia awareness and autism-related teacher training, supporting a better understanding of diverse learning needs.

Areas of Expertise

• Special Education
• Intellectual Disabilities Education
• Dyslexia Awareness
• Autism Awareness
• Teacher Training
• Inclusive Learning

Yusuf Ziya Şirin

Educational Technology
& Interactive Learning

Yusuf’s documented educational work includes a co-authored classroom project using augmented reality and Web 2.0 tools to make learning materials more interactive and support student participation.

Areas of Contribution

• Augmented Reality in Education
• Interactive Classroom Materials
• Web 2.0 Learning Tools
• Technology-Supported Teaching
• Collaborative Educational Projects

Nebahat Aydın Şirin

Creative Teaching &
Digital learning

Nebahat’s documented educational work
includes an augmented-reality classroom
display project. She has also participated in
STEM teacher training, connecting classroom
practice with technology-supported learning.

Areas of Contribution

• STEM Teacher Training
• Augmented Reality in Education
• Interactive Classroom Displays
• Web 2.0 Learning Tools
• Educational Conference Contribution

Fatih Mehmet Yilmaz

Creative Teaching &
Digital Learning

Fatih Mehmet Yılmaz is a primary school teacher
whose work focuses on creative, engaging and
inclusive learning. Through practical activities, digital
learning resources and collaborative classroom
experiences, he supports children’s curiosity,
participation and confidence.

Areas of Focus

• Primary Education
• Creative & Interactive Teaching
• Digital Learning Resources
• STEM-Based Classroom Activities
• Inclusive Learning & Student Participation
• Collaborative Learning & Educational Projects

Haktan Varat

Youth Engagement & Digital Innovation

Haktan studies Software Engineering at Izmir University of Economic and is active in youth work.His interests contact Software development with inclusive digital learning,creative Problem-Solving and youth participation

Areas of Expertise

• Software Development & Programming
• Web Applications & Digital Tools
• Accessible & User-Friendly Design
• Digital Learning & Digital Tools
• Youth Participation & Peer Learning
• Teamwork & Creative Problem-Solving

Azime Şimşek

Education

Computer Engineering Graduate
Aydın Adnan Menderes University

Digital Skills & Youth Engagement

With a background in Computer engineering,
Azime brings a technical Perspective to youth-
focused learning and community activities.Her Contribution areas connnect digital skills,
creative Problem-Solving and inclusive
participation

Contribution Areas

• Software & Web Development
• Digital Literacy & Coding
• Education Technology
• Youth Participation & Peer Learning
• Inclusive Digital Learning
• Collaborative Problem-Solving