Our story
Hello! I’m Brigita, the founder of NextGen Educator. I went to study in Finland through the Erasmus exchange programme in 2011 and: "Once Erasmus always, always Erasmus"! Upon returning, I started mentoring exchange students and established the Erasmus Student Network section at my home university in Lithuania, where I gathered a team of students and initiated various activities to foster intercultural understanding and friendship. I also worked at the university as an Erasmus Coordinator and was responsible for incoming exchange students and the mobility of local lecturers and professors. Later on, I also engaged in various informal education activities, such as teaching Robotics and English to school children. These experiences helped me realize how much impact the teacher has on educating the younger generation. I deepened my knowledge and skills by studying Pedagogy and consequently started working at the gymnasium, where I became a Head Teacher, Science and Biology Teacher, and later - an Erasmus Programme Coordinator.
The NextGen Educator is a union of my two passions - intercultural exchange and education. Thus, I'm looking forward to this new exciting journey!
Our mission
To provide high-quality and culturally enriching courses, job shadowing, and teaching activities for teachers and educational staff under the Erasmus+ programme. Through our courses, we aim to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where teachers can enhance their teaching methods, exchange ideas, network with fellow teachers, and develop broader perspectives that will help them effectively engage with students from diverse backgrounds.
Our vision
We envision a future where every teacher in Europe has access to high-quality professional development opportunities and can contribute to the advancement of education in their respective schools and communities. By offering a wide range of courses and fostering a strong network of educators, we strive to become the foremost organizer of Erasmus+ courses for teachers and establish a network that connects European educators and takes school education to new heights.