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.