With the "Patrocinio Comune di Pedara"
Determinazione Sindacale n. 59 30/10/205
With the support of:
Sponsors:
Etna
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Pedara
Thanks to the collaboration with D.i.S.A.L. (Association of School Leaders), accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education and Merit, participation in EdYOUFest Etna entitles teachers to official ministerial leave as a recognised training course.
Italian Teachers can register through the SOFIA platform.
Dear guests , colleagues and friends, it is with great pleasure that we will welcome you all to our school, the Casella Institute in Pedara, Sicily.
We are honored to host this international event, part of the EduFest program, which brings together passionate educators from all over Europe and beyond. This gathering is not only an opportunity for professional development, but also a chance to share ideas, build connections, and explore new educational paths.
Our school community, teachers, students and families, is thrilled to offer you a warm and authentic Sicilian experience.
On behalf of the entire Casella team, I wish you all a fruitful and enjoyable time here in Pedara.
Prof. Fabio Fidotta
Principal -I. C. Casella, Pedara (CT)
Local EdYOUFest Etna Team
Fabio
Fidotta
Graziella
Moschetto
Giuseppe
Scalia
Benedetta
Motta
Maria Stella
Bolignano
Antonio
Fichera
Cristiana
Siragusa
Carmela
Gozzini
Carmela
Reina
Facilities
Plenaries, Workshops
Certificate
Ceremony
Istituto Comprensivo
Salvatore Casella
Programme
Day One:
09.15 – 09.55 | Welcome Coffee & Registration
10.00 – 11.15 | First Plenary Session: George Kokolas
Positive education and human wisdom in an age of AI
11.30 – 12.45 | Second Plenary Session: Daniel Xerri
Leading and Teaching on Empty: Understanding Burnout in ELT
12.45 – 13.50 | Lunch Break
14.00 – 15.15 | Third Plenary Session: Dorothy Zemach
Is it Possible to Prepare for the future?
15.30 – 16.35 | Fourth Plenary Session: Thomas Jones
Bridge Over Troubled Waters: Climbing The Mountain
16.45 – 17.15 | Certificate Ceremony & Group Photos
Day Two:
09.00 | Meeting Point for the Mount Etna Excursion
09.15 – 16.00 | Guided Excursion
Etna Cultural Day Tour
Master of Ceremony
Graziella
Moschetto​
Benedetta
Motta​
Speakers
2026 EdYOUfest topic for Plenary and Workshop sessions related to:
"Human Intelligence in the Age of Technology: The Key to Future Teaching?"
Plenary Presenters
George
Kokolas
Daniel
Xerri
Dorothy
Zemach
Thomas
Jones
EdYOUFest Tickets
Accommodation
For non-resident and international participants,
free accommodation will be available.
For more information, please contact the EdYOUFest Office at info@edyougallery.com
Our Partner: Sport21 Sicilia
We are proud to support Sport21 Sicilia, an organization that promotes inclusion through sport and social initiatives for people with Down syndrome.
Their projects aim to foster independence, self-confidence, and access to employment opportunities.
One of their inspiring initiatives is the production of an artisanal beer, a project that combines teamwork, creativity, and empowerment.
During EdYOUFest, Sport21 Sicilia will have a dedicated desk where participants can learn more about their work and inclusive projects. They are very welcome to our community!
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​​A piece of Etna — EdYouFest Pedara 2026
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Drink Mats
