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EliteX Presents Visionary EdTech Leaders Shaping Education, 2026 – Vol. 2
October 2026/EliteXPress/ – EliteX proudly presents Visionary EdTech Leaders Shaping Education, 2026 – Vol. 2, an editorial edition celebrating the innovators, educators, and technology leaders transforming modern learning. This edition highlights professionals who are combining educational expertise, digital innovation, and purposeful leadership to create more accessible, engaging, and effective learning experiences.
As technology continues to reshape education, EdTech leaders are finding new ways to support teachers, empower students, and improve educational outcomes. From practical classroom technology and personalised mentorship to digital learning resources and technology-driven engagement, their work demonstrates how innovation can address real challenges across the education sector.
The edition features five distinguished professionals whose work reflects different dimensions of educational innovation:
- Tristan Heron – Education and Innovation Growth Specialist: An Australian educator and working classroom teacher who helps educators use educational technology and artificial intelligence practically to improve teaching efficiency and reduce workload.
- Joash Lee – Founder and CEO of Sedifly: An education entrepreneur focused on making quality university admissions guidance and mentorship more accessible to students from diverse backgrounds through scholarships, financial assistance, and personalised support.
- Kathryn Whittall – Co-founder and CEO of Get Set 4 Education: An EdTech leader who develops practical digital resources and tools that help teachers deliver engaging lessons, strengthen subject knowledge, and manage their workload more effectively.
- Chris Ciuca – Vice President of Programs and Engagement at SAE International: A professional overseeing programmes that engage more than 70,000 members and volunteers in advancing safe and sustainable mobility, highlighting the importance of education, professional engagement, and industry collaboration.
- Paige Francis – Chief Information Officer at Art and Wellness Enterprises: An experienced higher education technology leader with 15 years of CIO experience, guiding technology initiatives across organisations supporting education, healthcare, arts, and cultural institutions.
Together, these leaders demonstrate that the future of education depends on more than technology alone. It requires an understanding of learners’ needs, practical solutions for educators, inclusive opportunities, and leadership that places meaningful outcomes at the centre of innovation.
Through this edition, EliteX recognises the professionals helping bridge the gap between technology and education. Their contributions illustrate how digital tools, mentorship, educational resources, and strategic technology leadership can support stronger learning environments and prepare students and educators for a changing world.
Visionary EdTech Leaders Shaping Education, 2026 – Vol. 2 celebrates the people turning educational challenges into opportunities for growth and progress. By sharing their journeys and achievements, EliteX continues to spotlight influential professionals whose work is shaping the future of education.
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