Celebrating Innovation in Education
We are proud to announce that eight of our teachers have been awarded the prestigious Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) status for 2025 /26. This global recognition celebrates educators who are passionate about using technology to transform learning and drive innovation in the classroom.
Congratulations to: Andrew Luscombe, Steve Bropy, Rachelle Maynard, Jason Coleman, Damien Atkinson-Buck, Talia Ciavarella, Richard Fox and Joanna Boer.
The MIEE program is a worldwide community of forward-thinking educators who:
- Lead innovation by integrating Microsoft tools to enhance teaching and learning
- Share expertise through collaboration, mentoring, and professional learning networks
- Advocate for digital transformation in education by modelling best practices and inspiring others
- Access exclusive resources and training, including early previews of new Microsoft technologies.
Our MIEEs are driving digital innovation through creative and impactful use of Microsoft environment. Working hand-in-hand with classroom teachers, our MIEEs help bring technology to life for students by:
- Harnessing Copilot to support teachers in guiding students to use AI for research, writing, and creative projects, building confidence and independence.
- Curating subject-specific SharePoint sites so teachers can provide resource hubs that make learning materials accessible and foster collaboration.
- Transforming Microsoft Teams into vibrant spaces where teachers and students connect, share ideas, and stay engaged in class and co-curricular activities.
- Designing interactive OneNote notebooks that enable teachers to create collaborative zones for brainstorming, organising, and real-time feedback.
- Empowering students through Microsoft 365, helping teachers integrate Word, Excel, and PowerPoint into assignments, presentations, and data-driven projects.
- Bringing lessons to life with Minecraft Education, supporting teachers in using game-based learning to spark creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork.
- Leveraging Learning Accelerators to help teachers strengthen students’ English and communication skills using tools like Reading Progress and Speaker Coach.
“This achievement reflects our commitment to empowering teachers with effective tools and strategies that make learning dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready. Our MIEEs are not just adopting technology, they are transforming education for every student,” Rachelle Crameri, Director of AI and Digital Learning Innovation.
