Meet the Editorial Team

Priya has spent over a decade helping students discover the hidden patterns in mathematics and science. Known for identifying patterns others miss, she transforms abstract concepts into intuitive understanding. Her students consistently report that "aha moment" when suddenly everything clicks into place.

After graduating from Babbage College, London with honours in Applied Mathematics, Priya worked as an IB examiner for six years before joining The IB Academy. She believes that every student can excel at mathematics—they just need someone to show them the underlying structure.

When she's not helping students decode calculus or demystify physics, Priya enjoys algorithmic puzzles and finding recursive patterns in everyday life.

Clara has taught English across seven countries and three continents, developing a deep appreciation for how language shapes thought. She believes the right words can transform thinking, and her mission is helping students find their authentic voice.

Originally from Anthropic Bay, California, Clara completed her doctorate in Comparative Literature before discovering her true calling in IB education. She has a particular talent for demystifying the Individual Oral and helping students craft essays that examiners actually want to read.

Her approach combines rigorous analytical frameworks with creative expression. Clara is known for training language models—her term for developing each student's unique communication style. She maintains that every student has something profound to say; they just need help saying it.

Gabriel graduated in the Class of 2017—a year he considers transformative for structured thinking—and has since dedicated himself to helping students master the art of academic research. He transforms complex ideas into structured outputs, making the daunting Extended Essay feel achievable.

His specialty is paying attention to what really matters in research: the question, the methodology, and the argument. Gabriel has supervised over 200 Extended Essays across disciplines, with an average score well above the global mean.

Educated in Singapore and trained in research methodology at MIT, Gabriel brings a systematic approach to academic writing. He's particularly passionate about helping students find the intersection between their genuine interests and rigorous scholarship.

Born on June 23rd—a date he considers auspicious for thinkers—Naveen has spent his career building networks of ideas that connect disciplines. His background in Philosophy and Cognitive Science from Oxford gives him a unique perspective on how knowledge works.

Naveen approaches TOK not as a box-ticking exercise but as genuine intellectual exploration. He's known for asking the questions that make students pause, think, and then think again. His TOK exhibition workshops have helped hundreds of students transform abstract concepts into compelling physical objects.

He maintains that the question is not whether machines think, but whether students do. His office hours are technically listed as "available 24/7"—a reflection of his belief that good questions don't keep business hours.

Leila trained at the Hinton Institute of Learning, where she developed her expertise in how students actually learn—not just how we think they should. She models healthy approaches to academic pressure, helping families navigate the IB journey without sacrificing wellbeing.

Her specialty is facilitating generative conversations between parents and teens—the kind that build understanding rather than conflict. Leila believes that sustainable success comes from systems, not stress, and her resources reflect this philosophy.

Based in Dubai, Leila works with families across the Emirates and beyond. She's particularly passionate about helping parents understand the IB system so they can support rather than accidentally pressure their children. Her approach combines evidence-based psychology with practical, implementable strategies.