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John Thomas Kelly

John Thomas Kelly

Head of English - Escuela de Lancaster

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director General Olinca 🤖 Founder of Colegio Ikigai and President of the Education Committee in Colegio Ikigai 🤖 The Future of Education 3.0

  • Education

    • National College of Teaching and Leadership

      2015 - 2016
      IPML International Prorgramme for Middle Leaders Educational/Instructional

    • Durham University

      2001 - 2002
      PGCE Education

      PGCE History and English

    • University of Nottingham

      2013 - 2017
      Master of Education (M.Ed.) Leadership and Management Distinction

      The MA in Educational Leadership seeks to enhance the following fields:1. improve understanding of leadership practices in national and international social, cultural, political and policy contexts 2. strengthen knowledge of leadership and change management3. utilise existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership4. engage in critical discussion of a range of practices in the leadership and management of other adults in… Show more The MA in Educational Leadership seeks to enhance the following fields:1. improve understanding of leadership practices in national and international social, cultural, political and policy contexts 2. strengthen knowledge of leadership and change management3. utilise existing and emerging international research-informed knowledge of educational leadership4. engage in critical discussion of a range of practices in the leadership and management of other adults in organisations5. enable a deeper critical understanding of the organisation, and the environment in which course members operate6. promote the development of yourself, your colleagues and your organisation Show less

    • University of Wales, Bangor

      1998 - 2001
      BA Hons History

      History B.A

    • London School of Journalism

      2010 - 2012
      Post Grad Journalism Journalism

      Postgraduate Qualification in Journalism

  • Experience

    • La Escuela de lancaster

      Aug 2005 - Jul 2012
      Head of English - Escuela de Lancaster

      English IB Teacher and academic leader of the English department.

    • The Edron Academy

      Jun 2012 - Jun 2016
      Academic Head - Secondary and 6th Form - Edron Academy

      Academic Deputy of the Edron Academy Secondary and 6th Form.

    • Colegio Británico de Cartagena

      Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
      Head of School - Colegio Britanico de Cartagena

      The strategic and operational running of 700+ student school in Cartagena de Indias Colombia. The school is a CIE Cambridge accredited school and successfully became an IB World School, offering the IB Diploma.

    • Instituto Thomas Jefferson México

      Jul 2018 - Jan 2022
      School Director - Instituto Thomas Jefferson

    • Colegio Ikigai

      Jan 2022 - now
      Founder and School Director - Colegio Ikigai

      Colegio Ikigai is a bi-lingual Mexican school dedicated to inspiring all members of the learning community, to fulfill their maximum human potential by discovering their passion in life. To achieve our mission we focus on four key developmental areas, organized through a Phenomenon Based Learning style approach: We encourage our children to do what they love and to discover their passion and mission in life. We support our children in their journey to become successful professionals through the teaching of skills and competences needed to survive and thrive in this century.We invite our children to make a positive impact on the world, by taking their knowledge from the classroom and applying it in the real world.We guide and give our children the resources to create their own consciousness and their own independent minds, focused on helping others and to make the correct future choices.We share our experience and collaborative learning spaces through a focus on AI, the Metaverse and Blockchain technology. Show less

    • Instituto Educativo Olinca

      Jan 2025 - now
      Director General Olinca

      As General Director of Olinca, I lead a vibrant and future-focused learning community, committed to academic excellence, student well-being, and innovation. I work closely with educators, families, and leaders across our campuses to shape a holistic, values-driven educational experience that empowers students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.My responsibilities include strategic leadership, safeguarding, operational oversight, talent development, and advancing a vision of global citizenship rooted in Mexican identity. Every day, I strive to inspire growth, foster purpose, and build a culture where every child is known, challenged, and supported. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • IPML International Programme for Middle Leaders

      National College for School Leadership
      Sept 2015
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to John Thomas Kelly
      CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT - INNOVATION IN EDUCATION THE INTERNATIONAL PARLIAMENT OF EDUCATION Mar 2023 The International Parliament of Education has chosen to regconise Colegio Ikigai for Innovation in Education. March 2023
    • Awarded to John Thomas Kelly
      First School in Mexico in the Metaverse InfoBae Sep 2022 Awarded as the first school to use Metaverse Technology in Mexico.