Shillong, May 30: The North East Centre for Community Impact and Engagement (NE-CCIE), IIM Shillong,
Successfully conducted the Future-Ready Classrooms teacher development workshop on
29th May 2025 at St. Mary’s Higher Secondary School, Shillong. This full-day workshop was
designed to empower higher secondary educators with practical tools in communication,
student engagement, and emerging classroom technologies—key areas in creating effective,
Inclusive and future-ready learning environments.
The workshop was facilitated by Dr. Cassie De-Fillipo, an internationally renowned
educator and trainer with extensive experience in teacher development across diverse
educational systems. Through engaging, research-informed sessions, Dr. Cassie introduced
strategies that educators could immediately apply to enhance student participation and
Modernize classroom delivery.
A total of 29 teachers from across Shillong participated in the workshop, representing
institutions including Pine Mount School, Brookside Adventist School, St. Edmund’s School,
Lady Keane College, Iaikyntiew College, St. Mary’s, Mawkhar Christian School, and Mayfair
Secondary School, among others.
The workshop created a dynamic platform for peer learning, reflection, and professional development
growth, reaffirming NE-CCIE and IIM Shillong’s commitment to strengthening education
and community engagement across the Northeast region.