Kristijonas Mineikis, Head of Strategic Development and IB Middle Years Programme Coordinator at Klaipėda Lyceum, participated in the International Baccalaureate Organization’s global conference, “Our Humanity, Connected.”
This is a global conference bringing together education leaders for three days of professional growth, discussions, and inspiring presentations. The event focuses on transformative professional learning, new perspectives on IB programs, and insights into the rapidly evolving world of education. During the conference, teachers and school leaders were invited to reconsider the skills and competencies young people need today to thrive both academically and beyond the classroom. Emphasis was placed on unique human capacities—self-awareness, empathy, and creativity—highlighting the role of education in preparing students for a future where uncertainty is a constant companion.
Participants had the opportunity to hear insights from distinguished education leaders: IBO Director General Olli-Pekka Heinonen presented ideas from his upcoming book, “Learning As If Life Depended On It,” on the connection between knowledge and wisdom; international development expert Modupe Olateju shared experiences in creating innovative public-private partnership models and foundational education solutions in Africa; and learning ecosystem and innovation strategist Katja Schipperheijn discussed opportunities presented by artificial intelligence for education and fostering students’ thinking skills. The conference explored new ideas to support and strengthen IB programs, analyzed contemporary teaching and learning trends, and discussed student well-being in the context of continuous change.
Representative of Klaipėda Lyceum Elected to the Board of the Lithuanian IB World Schools Association
We are pleased to announce that Kristijonas Mineikis, Head of Strategic Development at Klaipėda Lyceum, has been elected to the board of the Lithuanian IB World Schools Association. This association unites all IB schools in Lithuania, supporting collaboration, professional development, and high-quality program implementation nationwide. Membership on the board represents an important recognition of Klaipėda Lyceum’s international education quality and provides an opportunity to actively shape the development of IB programs in Lithuania.
On November 24, Kristijonas Mineikis, together with IB Primary Years Programme Coordinator Giedre Vilbrante and IB MYP Years 1–2 Head Regina Saveljeva, participated in the 20th-anniversary celebration of the IB Diploma Programme at Šiauliai Didždvaris Gymnasium. During the visit, the Klaipėda Lyceum team also joined training sessions focused on strengthening academic integrity and ensuring student well-being—topics that are central to all IB programs. The training covered effective ways to create a responsible and honest learning culture, foster student autonomy, and strengthen their emotional safety and motivation.