The most committed and talented bunch of people I've ever met...

Kate Heath - CEO

We support children to re-engage with learning in a way that works for them.

Est 2019 - Ages 8-16 - SEND Specialists - 1:1 & Groups

Kate Heath 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.

Lynda Pepper
Head of Commercial

Lynda leads our Growth team enabling us to support more families, schools and local authorities.

Julia Gawn
Head of Quality & Inclusion

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.

Leila Naldrett
Bloom Partnerships & Growth Lead

Leila is an ex-headteacher with bags of experience. Leila works with Bloom schools to help them better support their learners using Bloom.

Neeki Armani Learning Delivery Manager

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.

Amelia Strohm
Business Manager

Established tech-sector professional Amelia drives progress and change throughout Gaia Learning working closely with our CEO. On Maternity leave until Nov 2026.

Helyn Burrows - Commercial Operations Coordinator

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

Catherine Konia Operations Executive

Catherine drives performance and efficiency through Gaia to ensure we support the children safely and sustainably.

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.

Lauren Brookes Educator

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.

Jamie Rizk

Educator

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

Sundus Rivzi

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

Sabah

Sabah is our maths specialist who delivers primary & GCSE Maths as well as Commerce iGCSE.

What makes Gaia Learning so special?