
Business Fellow
🚀 Melissa McBride is a visionary learning architect and founder of Sophia Technologies and Sophia High School. With eighteen years of leadership across Canada, London, and the Middle East, she champions the "Power of '&'" – creating fluid learning experiences that seamlessly blend digital and physical worlds. Melissa pioneered the UK's first DfE-accredited online school when critics said it couldn't be done. As an advocate for hybrid education, she builds bridges rather than choosing sides, recognising that modern families need flexible, high-quality learning solutions. A former traditional headteacher with a Masters from UCL Institute of Education, Melissa advises global school groups on successful hybrid transitions. Her mission is creating education ecosystems that deliver excellence across all learning environments, with a particular interest in Esports and Gaming. Beyond her professional endeavours, Melissa raises four children and walks her three dogs – reminders that the best education embraces both digital innovation and hands-on experience.
sophia.org
protocol-education.com
westernu.ca
perplexity.ai
cognita.com
mosaic.com
London, England, United Kingdom
Co-Founder / CEO
Sophia Technologies Limited
• www.linkedin.com/company/sophia-app
Aug 2018 - Present
London, United Kingdom
Business Fellow
Perplexity
• www.linkedin.com/company/perplexity-ai
Feb 2025 - Present
Chief Disruptor
Transforming Education at the Battersea Power Station
Aug 2023 - Present
London, England, United Kingdom
Chief Education Officer
Sophia High School Ltd
Aug 2020 - Present
London, England, United Kingdom
Head Teacher
Cognita Schools
• www.linkedin.com/company/cognita-schools
Jan 2017 - Jan 2019
London, United Kingdom
Regional Education Director
EduReach Education
May 2016 - Dec 2016
United Arab Emirates
Regional Director
EduReach Education UK
Jan 2016 - Dec 2016
Head Teacher
Wandsworth Preparatory School
Mar 2012 - Nov 2014
London, United Kingdom
New Staff Mentor
Thomas's London Day School
Jul 2010 - Jul 2012
Anti-Bullying Coordinator
Thomas's London Day School
Sep 2008 - Jul 2012
Head of Department
Thomas's London Day School
Sep 2007 - Jul 2012
Head of Year 8
Thomas's London Day School
Sep 2006 - Jul 2012
London, UK
Head of Department
Thomas's London Day Schools
Sep 2006 - Jul 2012
Head of Department
Thomas's London Day School's
Sep 2006 - Jul 2012
Gifted and Talented Coordinator
Thoams's London Day School
Nov 2009 - Jul 2011
Education Recruitment Consultant
Protocol Education
Jan 2005 - Dec 2006
Teacher
Huron Park Secondary School
Oct 2004 - Feb 2005
Student Council President
The University of Western
Sep 2003 - May 2004
Fox Campaign Organizer
The Terry Fox Foundation
Jan 2001 - May 2002
Executive Member
Purple Spur Society
Sep 2000 - Jan 2001