Anike believes good teaching isn’t about control but discovery, creating space for children to explore who they are and what truly brings them alive.

Deborah invites young people to imagine greener, fairer futures through creativity and action; proving that imagination isn’t a luxury in education, it’s where change begins.

Derrick starts every lesson with a story. It’s how he builds confidence, connection and curiosity; showing children that learning begins with feeling seen and inspired.

After burnout forced her to pause teaching, Kelly rediscovered her strength through yoga, breathwork and stillness and is now helping others find balance in a busy world.

At her coastal school, Lucy lets curiosity lead the way. Children learn barefoot, under trees, through laughter, discovering that joy itself can be a teacher.

Mevlude teaches care by living it, reminding teachers and children that when we nurture our own wellbeing, we become more present, patient and kind with others.

Rebecca builds bridges between people and cultures, helping students learn that service isn’t about helping others, it’s about growing together in empathy, humility and shared humanity.

Shveta is reimagining education as a place of belonging, bringing stillness, reflection and humanity into school life so learning feels as nourishing as it is challenging.

Whitney is breaking barriers for girls’ education in rural Uganda; empowering young women to learn, lead and shape their own futures with courage and care.

LeeAnne helps teachers reconnect with the stories that made them want to teach. Through storytelling, she’s sparking courage, creativity and purpose across classrooms.

With the wilds of Cumbria as his compass, Geoff is guiding schools back into balance, enabling nature, curiosity and care to lead the way.

In Uganda’s schools, Charles is helping teachers find their voice again, fostering wellbeing through self-awareness, kindness and the courage to transform.

Tina and Clare choose to lead differently by listening more consciously, letting go of control and building trust. This has changed everything about how their school feels.

In the midst of conflict, Keren is helping schools become spaces of healing, where children reconnect to self care, compassion for each other and the earth beneath their feet.

Paul brings sustainability off the page and into the pulse of school life. He’s reshaping operations to serve wellbeing, community and the future of education.

Jill is rethinking leadership from the inside out. With presence, patience and purpose, she’s helping reshape independent education to feel more humane.

Kim leads with quiet strength and everyday kindness. His compassionate way of being helps every child feel seen and heard, reminding us what education is really for.

Amid sirens and uncertainty, Gail is holding space for care; quietly modelling compassion, presence and hope in every lesson she teaches.