Ulla Hemminki-Reijonen, Project Lead, Global Campus, University of Helsinki join us on this episode. She shares with host Nici Foote her wealth of experience as an awarded EdTech innovator over the past 12 years. Previously a community lead at the Helsinki Education Hub, Ulla innovated new ways to bring EdTech startups, investors, teachers, learners, and researchers together and helped them on their way from idea to innovation.

Ulla and Nici explore the spirit of innovation, her current work in developing a future campus with a strong culture of experimentation. With Finland being top of mind when it comes to education innovation, Ulla explains what the student experience is like and the rise of Finnish EdTech start-ups.

EDUtech_sounds host Nici Foote chats to Wayne Johnson, Head of School at the International School of Belgium. Wayne shares more about his long journey across continents and countries, working in different schools. He shares with Nici the challenges of student recruitment, the importance of parent relationships, and how that plays a role in decision-making.

Wayne is an experienced school leader who has led international schools in three different continents. He believes passionately in holistic education and on making schools a centrepiece of the community.

EDUtech_sounds host Nici Foote chats to Clemmie Stewart, Director of Learning and Teaching at Chatsworth Schools. Discover the “Chatsworth Tapestry”, how it starts with mental health and wellbeing, and Clemmie’s challenges in her current role and for educators in general.

Clemmie has enjoyed over 14 years in education, teaching and leading in state, independent and academy schools. As Director of Learning and Teaching at Chatsworth Schools and Blenheim Schools, Clemmie is responsible for supporting schools in the UK, and abroad, to offer a broad, holistic and inclusive curriculum, enabling children to unleash their potential.