Yilin Sun
Seattle Colleges, USA
About
Yilin Sun, PhD, Emeritus Professor, directed Faculty Development Programs at Seattle Colleges in the US (2018–2021) before her recent retirement. She is a former president of TESOL International Association (2014–2015) and the founding president of MAAL (Macau Assn. for Applied Linguistics). Dr. Sun has extensive experience in teacher education, leadership, and professional development. In 2021, The English Language Specialist Program of the U.S. Department of State recognized Dr. Sun as one of thirty specialists who have made a lasting impact on the field of TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) since 1991. Over the years, Dr. Sun has given numerous keynote/plenary and featured presentations at international professional conferences. She is excited about the KO-TESOL 2022 Conference and looking forward to meeting everyone virtually.Sessions
ELT Professionals for a Better World: Lives of Leadership and Service more
Sat, Apr 30, 14:00-Tue, May 31, 23:55 Asia/Seoul
In this 50-minute panel discussion, five esteemed female leaders in ELT, all nearing the end of their formal careers in education, will reflect on their respective paths. They’ll share stories of their growth as educators and leaders; look back on the decisions, motivations, and inspirations that shaped them; consider their own impact, including how their life’s work has contributed to improving the world; and offer thoughts, insights, and suggestions for future generations of leaders seeking to make their own mark in education–and on the world.
