Meet our Team

About Gaia Learning

Gaia Learning is a live online education provider supporting students who face barriers to mainstream schooling, including emotionally-based school avoidance, additional needs and medical absence. Working with schools, MATs and local authorities, Gaia delivers structured, teacher-led lessons that support academic continuity, reintegration and wellbeing.

About Bloom

Bloom (created by Gaia Learning) is core SEND infrastructure - an inclusive learning and evidence tracking platform designed to help schools deliver flexible online education while capturing real-time data on engagement, progress and outcomes. Combining curriculum tools, virtual classroom delivery and analytics, Bloom strengthens inclusive practice and supports measurable impact across diverse learner pathways.

Kate Heath (was Lonworth) 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.

Julia Gawn
SENCO & Inclusion Lead

Julia is an experienced inclusion lead, ex-headteacher and overall experienced Educator and SEN specialist who supports Gaia's vision, mission, families, learners and school partners.

Neeki Armani Principal

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

Lynda Pepper
Family & Community Engagement

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

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.

Amelia Strohm Business Manager

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

Helyn Burrows - Administrator

Helyn works with our team and wider stakeholders to support efficient and smooth running of the business.

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.

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Adelle

Learning Success Co-ordinator

Adelle plays a key role in supporting families, learners, and educators. She ensures a smooth and supportive learning experience by answering questions, keeping families updated on progress, and overseeing attendance communication.

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!

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!

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!

Shelby Storey
Eduactor

As a qualified teacher who is also passionate about supporting learners & schools, Shelby joined Gaia Learning in 2025 as our lead 'interest based' Educator.

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.

Sundus Rivzi

Sundus is our Maths Specialist Educators who delivers 1:1 and Group sessions for children ages 7-16.

Jamie Rizk

Jamie delivers our 1:1 Maths provision in UK GMT 3-7pm supporting neurodivergent learners who require support outside of school hours.

What makes Gaia Learning so special?