ISC Research – 20 Global Influencers

When I received recognition as an ‘Edruptor of 2024’, I was (and am) incredibly proud – of my background, what I’ve achieved and what I have planned.  

A highlight was being a voice of Inclusion.  I then became very intrigued about those I was lucky enough to be stood beside.

School leaders, EdTech giants, supporters and designers of AI and technology, bloggers and vloggers, founders of numerous companies, strategic, academic and personable leaders.  Authors, innovators and network growers.  Philosophers, speakers and a whole range of foci including sustainability, leadership, culture, and the metaverse.

What a group of people!

I am grateful to ISC and the team that conducted the research culminating in the White Paper.  

I am grateful to all the school leaders, teachers, parents and students who put their trust in me.

I am grateful to my ADHD/Autistic brain that enables me to be whacky, try new things and not let fear hold me back.  Now if the rejection sensitivity and imposter syndrome could just go away we could all sleep better!!

Read on….

Zoubiya Ahmed

A seasoned advisor to international organisations and schools, a leadership and change consultant.

Thomas Blakemore

Uses blogs and vlogs to support teachers in the use of innovative technology and artificial intelligence in the classroom.

Olly Lewis

Co-founded #LearnLiveUAE on YouTube and co-hosted #TheEdTechShow. Presents and runs workshops across Europe and the MENA region.

Nancy Lhoest-Squicciarini

ECIS Head of Middle Leader Certificate | WomenEd Trustee, Global Strategic Leader, WomenEdLux Leader | CIS Trainer, Evaluator & Chair |#ISLECISLoft | +30 years at International School of Luxembourg as a Teacher & Leader

Melissa McBride

Co-Founder & CEO at Sophia. Transforming Education.  Sophia Technologies and Sophia High School, proving that digital delivery and traditional excellence aren’t mutually exclusive.

Matthew Wemyss

Bestselling Author on AI in Education | International School Leader | Co-host of Ctrl+Alt+Teach Podcast | Edufuturists Awards – A.I. Pioneer 2024 | ISC Research – Edruptor 2024

Matthew Esterman

Founder – The Next Word | AI for learning & a better future | award-winning educator | author | 20+ years in schools | 2023 Teaching Fellow, CommBank Teacher Awards by Australian Schools Plus

Leisa Grace Wilson

Editorial Director-Teach Middle East Mag & schoolfinder.ae – Host of the Teach Middle East Podcast, School Leader. Speaker and Blogger about all things education in the Middle East.

Koen Timmers

Climate Education for All: building a network of 30 million teachers and students – Director TAG inc.

Kai Vacher

Creative, innovative & enterprising school leader, teacher, facilitator, speaker; recognised by ISC Research as an Edrupter; an influential global educator. Host of ‘The Educator’s Corner’ podcast.

Jason Hoppner

ISC Edruptor 2024 | Commercial Education Leader | Board Director | Certified GRC Professional.   Specialised focus on revenue growth, boasting over 15 years of comprehensive expertise in spearheading student recruitment and retention strategies.

Dr Muhsinah Morris

Metaversity Director | Senior Assistant Professor, Education.  Morehouse College: Founder/CEO, Metaverse United, LLC.   A VR Pioneer.

Dr Nick Jackson

Committed to improving education including access to education in the ways that people choose and have doors open to create new pathways into learning enhanced by technology.

Dan Fitzpatrick

Bestselling Author on AI in Education. Teacher. Forbes contributor. Education Strategist. Trained in Philosophy, Innovation & Design Thinking.

Clemmie Stewart

Executive Principal at Beech Hall School, Riyadh. Chair of Governors at Langford and Wilberforce Primary Schools. Passionate about education, cross-sector partnerships, coaching and developing others. TEDx speaker.

Barry Cooper

Founding Principal | Edruptor 2024 | Making a Difference Through Education | Start Ups | Ed Tech | AI | Cultural education | Entrepreneurship | Building Strong Communities | podcast host.

Barbara Ann Zielonka

ESL, Educational Technology, Digital Media and Citizenship, Blended Learning Models, Sustainability-Based Education, Project-Based Learning, Connections-Based Learning, Project Management, AI in Education, and Learning Management Systems.

Alex Gray

Head of Sixth Form | The International Classroom Podcast Host | Founder of DEEP Professional | MA, NPQLTD.  A highly engaging podcaster and supporting educators to keep learning.

Al Kingsley MBE

All things #Education, #EdTech, #Ai & Growth. CEO NetSupport, Multi Academy Trust Chair, DfE Advisory Board, ISC Top Global Edrupter, 📒Author/Speaker, DBT Export Champion, 23 Edufuturist, BESA EdTech Chair. FRSA

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