My story (the short version)
As a fresh-faced NQT, I started out teaching Humanities and French, fuelled by coffee, big ideas, and zero work-life balance. Barely two years in, I became a statistic; I burned out so badly my doctor signed me off on mental health grounds.
When I finally decided to return to the classroom, I promised myself one thing: that it wasn't going to happen again.
How? By harnessing tech in any way I could to ensure that I could augment learning, increase student attainment, and support my own wellbeing at the same time.
In my next school, I took on the role of assistant head of History, with a side-role of leading staff and students in developing their digital skills. My task was simple on paper—show colleagues how tech could shave hours off their week—but in practice it meant re-imagining everything from feedback cycles to parent comms. Watching teachers reclaim their evenings and students smash their targets convinced me this work mattered.
Fast-forward to 2025 and I’m a full-time Director of Educational Technology at an international K-12 school, continuing my mission to ensure that EdTech in the classroom is purposeful and truly supports both students and teachers.
My litmus test for any EdTech tool:
- Does it deepen learning?
- Does it lift attainment?
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Does it protect wellbeing—for students and teachers?
If a tool can’t tick at least one of those boxes, I’m not interested.
A few more reasons to listen to me:
- MSc Smart EdTech and Innovation
- National Professional Qualification in Senior Leadership (NPQSL)
- PGCE (Humanities & MFL)
- Google Project Management Certification
- 10+ years classroom EdTech experience
- Led school to win numerous tech-related awards:
- TES International Schools Award 2024 (Best Use of Technology)
- EdTech Awards 2024 (Best Use of AI)
- China Schools Awards 2025 (Science and Technology Awards)
- Super friendly (I promise!)
"Amelia is a true lighthouse practitioner, always willing to share her knowledge and guide others. Her self-driven nature and enthusiasm are contagious, and she has a knack for motivating those around her. I was particularly impressed by her commitment to systemic change leadership. Amelia understands that true impact comes from implementing lasting solutions, and her focus on student learning outcomes is commendable."
Dr Daniela Silva Chong
Director of Strategy, ESG, and Innovation | International School of Curitiba
"Amelia is an exemplary leader in the field. Her innovative approach and dedication to enhancing technology-enabled learning have propelled her school to the forefront of educational excellence in this space ... She has a skill for taking the complex and sometimes scary and making it relatable and practical. This is a difference-maker."
Crispian Farrow
Group Chief Innovation Officer | EiM Global
"My team ... received high quality professional development from Amelia in supporting our students [and] developing us as practitioners. The impact that Amelia has had on the Year 5 curriculum, my team's work, and professional development has been profound, and has improved outcomes for all of my learners."
Vicky Walker
Head of Year 5 | Dulwich College Shanghai Puxi