Günalp has a strong background and expertise in teacher empowerment and communities of practice. Before joining JA Europe, he was working as the Head of Content and Impact at Öğretmen Ağı (Teacher’s Network) by Education Reform Initiative, where he had held various roles for eight years, focusing extensively on network and community building and collaborating with teachers all around Türkiye. He led partnerships with stakeholders, including UN agencies, ministries, civil society organisations and academia. He developed the Critical Thinking programme for teachers and designed and led programmes and workshops on design thinking, creative problem solving, and inclusive education.
He has a BA in language education from Bogazici University and has taken graduate studies in cultural studies at Bilgi University. He has been managing and advising national and international projects and organizations on inclusive education, critical thinking, community building, and andragogy.
Günalp joined JA Europe in October 2024 as Network Engagement Manager in the Code4Europe Project and continues to foster social impact-oriented community and network practices.
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