
2025 IN-PERSON ADVANCED LEARNING SEMINAR - ALBANIA



Speakers

Gentiana Susaj
Founder of ESD Albania
Co-founder of ESD Europe
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Organizing and Teaching Level 1-s

Anat Errel
Co-founder of ESD Europe
Mentor Coordinator for ESD Europe
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How to Tailor ESD Programs for Specific Target Groups.
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Self Defence in Dynamic Situations
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Mentoring for ESD Instructors – Practical tools to build confidence and strengthen our network.

Liz Fitzgerald
Executive Director of the International Association for ESD Professionals
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The Strong Side Project - a Global Project Opportunity
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How to Build Successful ESD Scenarios

Michelle Elefante
Board Chair, the International Association for ESD Professionals
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ESD With Emphasis on Trauma-Informed Teaching Practices.

Bianka Urbanovska
ZA SEBA - Safety Without Shame, Slovakia
Program manager for the International Association for ESD Professionals
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Role plays

Linda Štucbartová
ESD Czechia,
Coach, mentor, and ESD facilitator
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Energy Management for Resilience and Well Being

Cat Fitzgerald
ESD, martial arts and Force-on-force combative instructor
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Teaching Men and Boys
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RAT Workshop

Krista Henley
founder and co-owner of We Are Safer Together, an organization that focuses on teaching adaptive, inclusive, and trauma-informed self-defense and safety skills.
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Teaching ESD to People with Limited Mobility
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Preparing for the First-Ever In-Person ESD Credential Exams Preparation

Kim Rivers
6th-degree black belt in Aikido , ESD instructor, a member of ESD Europe's certification committee
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Tag, You’re It!

Ingrid Peres Torres
Social worker & ESD instructor
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Adapting ESD for Rural Communities

Sarah McArthur
CEO of Power of XYZ,
long-time ESD/IMPACT instructor
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The Future of Leadership in ESD
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Branding & Marketing for Instructors
Agenda

Logistics
Accommodation & Meals
Participants of the 2025 Advanced Learning Seminar will be hosted at the beautiful Village of Peace – Houses in Shkodër, Albania. This charming bed-and-breakfast-style venue offers recently renovated wooden houses settled in a peaceful natural setting, with access to a garden, a spacious terrace, free private parking, and WiFi.Accommodation is included in the seminar fee and is based on shared occupancy. While the property itself is owned by the Church, please note that the seminar is not affiliated with any religious activities. The Village of Peace simply offers a welcoming environment ideal for learning, reflection, and connection among ESD professionals.
Language & Accessibility
Conducted in English. Translation and accessibility support available upon request during registration.
Materials & Preparation
All participants will receive a preparation packet ahead of the event, including session overviews, facilitator bios, and suggested materials to bring.
Travel Information
The nearest international airports are Tirana (TIA) in Albania (~1 hr 30 min by car, around 82 km away) and Podgorica (TGD) in Montenegro (~1 hr 15 min drive, approx. 60 km distance). Both routes offer reliable taxi or shuttle services, as well as rental-car options—making it easy to reach the seminar venue near Shkodër.