When it comes to preparing students for a future without borders, Linden Public Schools isnโt just talking the talkโitโs walking it across continents.
In a proud milestone for the district, ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง-๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐๐, ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง๐๐ซ๐ฌ, has been invited to serve as a keynote speaker at the prestigious 2025 Healthy Sports Smart City Forum ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ฐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ข๐ฉ๐๐ข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ, ๐๐๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ง,, taking place May 17โ30, 2025.
Orelien-Armstead is ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐๐๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐ก๐๐ซ ๐ค๐๐ฒ๐ง๐จ๐ญ๐ ๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐, titled โTransforming Education with AI: Opportunities and Challenges,โ to an audience of more than 180 elementary and middle school educators from across Asia. Her presentation will explore emerging trends in American education, with a focus on bilingual instruction and world language developmentโareas where she has led transformative initiatives within Lindenโs schools.
This isnโt Orelien-Armsteadโs first time presenting on this timely topic. Last fall, she was the featured speaker at a Montclair State University conference focused on AI integration in education.
There, she delivered the same keynote, offering a comprehensive look at how AI technologies are reshaping classrooms nationwide. She highlighted both the benefits and challenges of AI, emphasizing its potential to personalize learning, streamline administrative tasks, and empower educators with cutting-edge tools.
But her upcoming visit to Taiwan is more than a speaking engagementโitโs a reflection of how Linden Public Schools is expanding its global footprint and shaping students into international citizens.
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Orelien-Armsteadโs international recognition is no surprise to those whoโve witnessed her innovative work firsthand. In the 2024โ2025 school year, she spearheaded a virtual international exchange program connecting Linden High School with partner schools in Wenzhou and Zhejiang Province, China.
Through this forward-thinking collaboration, students participate in weekly Zoom sessions led by LHS Mandarin teacher Lin Lin Hu. Together, they engage in peer tutoringโexchanging lessons in English and Mandarinโwhile also working on shared cultural projects. The result is more than language acquisition; itโs an immersive, student-led experience that builds empathy, leadership, and global awareness.
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Orelien-Armsteadโs invitation to speak in Taiwan is part of a larger international forum focused on AI innovation, sports technology, and the transformation of education. She will share the stage with mayors, superintendents, and education leaders from around the world, reinforcing Lindenโs growing reputation for progressive, globally connected education.
โThis is more than an honor for me personally,โ said Orelien-Armstead. โItโs a powerful reflection of what we are building here in Linden: a future-ready, globally connected school system. Our students deserve every opportunity to lead and succeed on the world stageโand this is just the beginning.โ
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Superintendent Dr. Atiya Y. Perkins called the invitation a proud moment for the district.
โDanie Orelien-Armsteadโs selection as an international keynote speaker is a testament to the caliber of leadership and innovation we have in Linden,โ said Perkins. โWe are incredibly proud of her work and the global opportunities she continues to create for our students.โ
As the world becomes more connected, Linden Public Schools continues to push boundaries, preparing students with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to thriveโwherever in the world their journey takes them.