Kickstart 2025 with Creativity, Innovation, and Impact!

Join us for BrainSTEM’s first Teacher Professional Development workshop of 2025! Tailored for primary and secondary educators, this workshop is your chance to level up your teaching toolkit, embrace cutting-edge strategies, and set the stage for an extraordinary year ahead.

What’s in Store?

✨ Master Design Thinking:

Dive into hands-on creative problem-solving techniques you can implement right away to spark innovation and student agency in your classroom.

🔍 Cultivate Critical Thinking:

Discover evidence-based strategies to foster collaboration, engagement, and critical thinking—empowering students to excel in dynamic, complex learning environments.

🚀 Take Home Practical Plans:

Leave with actionable insights aligned to competency frameworks like the Australian Learner Competency Credential (ALCC) and tailored to teaching contexts like VCE, IB, or other curricula.

No matter where you teach—DET, Catholic, or Independent schools—this session equips you with adaptable, ready-to-use tools to elevate your students’ learning journey.

Meet Your Expert Guides:

Sid Verma – Founder & Executive Director, BrainSTEM

Sid is a trailblazer in STEM education, blending his expertise in design thinking, innovation, and nonprofit leadership. As an RMIT LaunchHUB coach and Northwestern University Executive Scholar, Sid has a lot of experience inspiring educators and students.

Ashley Van Krieken – Head of Design Thinking Practice, BrainSTEM

Ashley is a seasoned educational innovator with a career spanning digital transformation, future skills, and strategic partnerships. His leadership roles at Monash College, Yarra Ranges Tech School, and John Monash Science School have made him a champion of impactful, forward-thinking teaching strategies.

Why Attend?

• Collaborate with like-minded peers.

• Explore fresh perspectives and best practices.

• Walk away with ideas and resources to energise your teaching and inspire your students.

Ready to make 2025 your best teaching year yet? Secure your spot today!