Alex is an internationally recognised creative education practitioner with an extensive career that stretches over twenty-five years. His work encompasses an extensive portfolio of international education development, creative project management, artist mentoring and educational policy-making.
In the UK, Alex played a key role in steering influential campaigns such as ‘Youth Arts Transforms Lives – FACT,’ benefiting from input and direction from the late Sir Ken Robinson as chair. His projects have twice been shortlisted for the UK National Charity Award and contributed to the Royal & Derngate Theatre and Arts Centre’s recognition as the UK’s Regional Theatre of the Year and Guardian’s Arts Centre of the decade
His work has featured in publications including The Times, The Guardian, Scotsman, RSA Magazine, the BBC, and the International Baccalaureate magazine, along with mentions in various academic journals. Recognition of his contributions to education and work with young people, recently resulted in a nominated and elected fellowship at the Royal Society of the Arts.
He is committed to creating meaningful opportunities for young people by bringing schools, creative minds, and educators together. His approach being, not just to work with, but to deeply embed schools in their communities and to reimagine the educational landscape for the betterment of young learners.
Graham Fink – Why Process Matters More Than Finish in Creative Work – Design Education Talks
- Graham Fink – Why Process Matters More Than Finish in Creative Work
- Dan Vlahos – Dynamic Media, Critical Thinking, and Design Pedagogy
- Jan Kubasiewicz on Teaching Design as a System of Meaning
- Nikolaus Hafermaas – Berlin Unplugged: Design, Education, and the Courage to Disrupt
- The Future of Learning with Christian Dominique: AI, Neuroscience and the Art of Wellness in Education
The New Art School 