Highlights

Nationwide Collaboration

July 1-2, 2025

Education works best when it’s collaborative. That’s why we’re proud of our ongoing partnership with FILBA, a network of nearly 150 universities across Indonesia.

It was an honor to lead workshops at the FILBA National Workshop in Yogyakarta, an inspiring gathering of educators committed to sharing ideas, building community, and putting students first.

Let’s keep learning, laughing, and growing together.

The Heroes of Yogyakarta

June 26, 2025

Politicians change. Curriculums change. School administrators come and go.

But one thing stays constant:

Public school teachers—welcoming their students year after year with unwavering passion, energy, and commitment.

At Mangrove, our primary mission is to support these teachers.

They are the heart of education—and the core of our future. 🌱✨

Home Sweet Home

June 25, 2025

We began our journey at UIN Malang seven years ago. While our former students have since graduated, the new students brought the same energy and spirit that made us fall in love with Indonesia back then. 🇮🇩✨

Long-term partnerships mean everything to us. Witnessing growth after seven years not only deepens our connection—it renews our confidence and lifts us in times we need it most. 🙏🌱

Leading by Example

June 23, 2025

We tell students to be positive, fearless, and creative—but how can they be if their teachers aren’t?

Our workshops aim to empower educators to lead by example:

Laugh first. Sing first. Dance first.

Model everything so students can follow with confidence.

✨ Come join the movement! 🎤

Communication 101

June 21-22, 2025

🗣️ Knowledge means nothing if you can’t communicate it clearly.

Our Communications 101 workshop at UNUGIRI explored how communication is the most essential tool for effective teaching.

✨ Our first visit to Bojonegoro was truly unforgettable—thank you, UNUGIRI!

We love collaborating with universities in new places and building connections through education. 🙌🎓🌱

The Four Cs Checklist

June 19-20, 2025

We spent two incredible days at UBAYA!

First, we worked with students to strengthen their public speaking skills.

Then, we led a teacher training workshop focused on communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and creativity. As technology continues to reshape education, these skills are more essential than ever.

The energy, curiosity, and unforgettable smiles from everyone we met made this visit truly special. Thank you, UBAYA! 🙌

Facilitating Business Meetings at UGM

June 16-17, 2025

Our two-day workshop series at UGM on facilitating business meetings in cross-cultural contexts. From opening a meeting to effective follow-up, we explored how to lead with clarity, purpose, and inclusion.

While the topic was serious, in true Mangrove fashion, we still managed to laugh, connect, and even dance our way through the sessions.

🙏 So grateful and honored to work with UGM and its incredible educators. Thank you for welcoming us so warmly!

Symbols of Consistency

June 12, 2025

All smiles at our workshop with MGMP teachers in Sleman!

As governments shift, public school teachers stand steady, offering consistency and care through every storm.

It’s an honor to work alongside these dedicated educators. True heroes in every sense.

English for Specific Purposes: Who are you?

June 11-13, 2025

We had the pleasure of collaborating with CILACS UII to visit their Law and Program Management classes.

We love engaging with ESP (English for Specific Purposes) classes like these—not only because we get to share, but because we also learn so much from the students themselves.

🌱 Future lawyers and program managers explored the simple yet powerful question: Who are you?

Deeper Learning and the 4 Cs with MGMP

June 10, 2025

We love working with public school teachers!

This week, we facilitated a workshop with MGMP Kulon Progo on Deeper Learning and the 4 Cs—Collaboration, Communication, Critical Thinking, and Creativity.

Public school teachers are the pillars of education, and we’re honored to support their work. We look forward to continuing to build partnerships and learning communities with MGMP groups across Java.

Teaching in English: Strategies for Lecturers

June 3, 2025

🌟 Excited to launch our new program at Esa Unggul University:

Teaching in English – Strategies for University Lecturers 🎓✨

We kicked off our first session by exploring one of the most important moments of the semester: how to open the first class. What we say—and how we say it—sets the tone and builds trust, so it should be crafted with care.

This 15-hour course is designed to support non-English lecturers in strengthening their English for instructional purposes while also exploring learner-centered teaching strategies relevant across disciplines.

How Culture Shapes the Way We Speak and Listen

April 26, 2025

Have you ever been confused by the way someone said something, even though they were speaking the same language? At Esa Unggul University, we facilitated a workshop on high-context and low-context cultures, exploring how communication is shaped not just by language, but by culture. High school and university students practiced and reflected on different scenarios, comparing communication styles in the U.S., Japan, and Indonesia.

Teaching is Like an Onion

April 22, 2025

Why is teaching like an onion? In our workshop, hosted in partnership with LTC and FILBA at UMY, we explored this open-ended question. Teachers and pre-service teachers reflected on how teaching, like an onion, is layered and complex. Through a series of scaffolded activities, we demonstrated how learning becomes more meaningful with intentional layering. To close the session, participants worked in pairs to create two-voice poems, encouraging students to consider multiple perspectives and recognize the commonalities that exist even between seemingly opposite ideas.

Voice & Vision: Communicate with Purpose

April 15-17, 2025

We brought our communication workshop, Voice & Vision: Communicate with Purpose, to MAN Temanggung, SMPN 1 Karangmojo, and MTs Afkaaruna Islamic School. These students already learn English from dedicated teachers, but with the curriculum constantly moving forward, it’s easy to skip over the basics. Sometimes, going back to the fundamentals is key to building real communication confidence. In our workshop, we focused on tone, body language, and pacing—helping students introduce themselves clearly and confidently.

Hello Yogyakarta! A New Chapter Begins

April 1, 2025

After years of traveling, we have established a base. The Mangrove Lab, alongside the Mangrove Cafe, will serve as a community space for professional development, both in formal and casual forms. We are excited for this new opportunity to lay deeper roots and create a more lasting impact.

The Mangrove is dedicated to every student I’ve had—past, present, and future.

In a world that can often feel dark, you’ve given me purpose.

May this space be a light for you, as you have been for me.