MEET THE TEAM

Kate Longworth CEO & Founder

Kate is an experienced leader, public speaker, neurodiversity advocate and CEO. Kate's daughter is neurodivergent and Gaia Learning was born from the needs of supporting more learners like her daughter, around the world.

Free Schools
Speaking Enquiry

Kelly Davis
COO

Kelly is ex-Founder of online school Kubrio and brings significant experience in the formation and expansion of online learning to Gaia Learning as Fractional COO.

Neeki Armani Principal

With substantial experience in inter-disciplinary learning, curriculum development, educator leadership and course creation Neeki leads the Educator team as Principal.

Niralee Thanki CFO

Niralee works with start ups across the UK helping them have the strongest start possible and creating an efficient business. Niralee is passionate about female-founded businesses and helping them thrive.

Tammy McChristie Inclusion Lead

Tammy is an experienced educator having been with Gaia Learning for over 3 years supporting neurodivergent learners and creating learning pathways.

Amelia Strohm Business Manager

Established tech-sector professional Amelia drives progress and change throughout Gaia Learning working closely with our COO.

Lynsey Postlethwaite Sales Manager

Lynsey has an entrepreneurial background and experience in establishing and supporting sales functions nationwide in different industries.

Susanna Adebayo-Fasasi
Educator

Susanna is a STEM expert who brings a creative flair and energy to Gaia Learning. With her love of food and cooking Susanna engages our young learners in Maths and Science often through a mutual love of food!

Zoe Ashbridge
SEO Marketing

Zoe supports the business to better understand the needs of the learner families and schools through clever customer and web insights.

Laura Sheppard Educator

Learners love Laura's ability to get to grips with what they need quickly. Laura's experience outside of Gaia sparks the minds of our young neurodivergent learners to look at problems from a different perspective.

Sarang Kasar Sales & Marketing

Sarang supports this function to engage our learning community, support our school partners and extend our reach worldwide.

Lauren Brookes Educator & Coach

Lauren has been with Gaia Learning since 2019 supporting neurodivergent learners and creating packages and content to personalise their learning experience and engage!

Victoria Whiting-Smith Educator

As Head of Primary Victoria leads our planning and delivery on the Primary timetable supporting neurodivergent young children in years 5 & 6 via group classes as well as 1:1 tuition.

Caroline Steele Educator

As one of Gaia's newest team members, Caroline's love for pets and pooches has gone down well with our learners. The feedback from parents and learners on Caroline's ability to engage kids is exceptional!

Lynda Pepper
Social Media

Lynda bring our 'wins of the week' and stories to life showcasing 'Life at Gaia' to the parents and school communities we support.


VISION & VALUES

  • We want a world where all children have equal access to quality education whatever their ambition and ability.
  • Where families are empowered and excited about their child's learning experiences.
  • Where schools can create and curate content and experiences based on learners ideas, abilities and aspirations.
  • And where data drives insight to make informed decisions for the holistic wellbeing of the child and their future.