Our Experts

In keeping with our philosophy of working with the best of the best in international research and practice, MindChamps has established its World Advisory Board. Educational experts, creative thinkers and scientists from around the world, they help guide the direction of MindChamps’ Research and Development, and ensure that our programs truly are ‘cutting-edge’.

Our unique advanced learning programs, and the MindChamps PreSchool curriculum are the result of the combined work and expertise of a team of world-class professionals from 4 different continents (Asia, Europe, North America and Australia), with extensive experience in the 4 domains of Education, Psychology, Neuroscience and Theatre.

USA, Australia

Professor Allan Snyder

     • Founder and Director, Centre for the Mind (University of Sydney)
     • Holds the 150th Anniversary Chair of Science at the University of Sydney
     • Winner of the Marconi International Prize for his work in communication and information        technology

Australia

Mr David Elfick

     • Renowned Producer/Director of feature films, television drama and documentaries
     • Won numerous awards including Australian Film Institute (Best Picture) & Berlin Film
        Festival Crystal Bear (Jury prize)

UK, Australia

Mr Brian Caswell

     • Internationally-acclaimed author of more than 100 books, many of which have won
       literary awards
     • Over 35 years experience in public and private education
     • Established speaker and literary consultant for the past two decades

USA

Dr Larry Scripp

     • Founding Chair, Music Education Department, New England Conservatory,
        Boston University
     • Researcher and consultant for the arts in education
     • Accomplished musician, composer and musical director

Singapore

Mrs Carmee Lim

     • Former Principal of Raffles Girls’ School, one of Singapore’s top schools
     • Former Senior Inspector of Schools in the Ministry of Education Singapore
     • First Executive Director of the Academy of Principals, Singapore

USA

Dr Kathy Hirsh-Pasek

     • Director, Infant Language Laboratory, Temple University, USA
     • Author of nine books including Einstein Never Used Flash Cards & A Mandate for
       Playful Learning in Pre-School
     • Published over 100 articles and research papers

USA

Dr Roberta Michnick Golinkoff

     • Director, Infant Language Project, University of Delaware, USA
     • Author of twelve books including Einstein Never Used Flash Cards & A Mandate for
       Playful Learning in Pre-School
     • Recipient of prestigious fellowship and academic awards

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Mrs Louise Mulligan-Andrews

     • Former Director of Schools, Nottingham City
     • Responsible for improving student exam performance in Nottingham City at double
       the national rate

MindChamps’ extensive research in neuroscience, education, psychology and theatre, coupled with Professor Allan Snyder’s breakthrough findings on the Champion Mindset, have shown that champions make their own unique creative connections. This is what makes MindChamps’ cutting-edge approach to creating Young Champions so unique – it is the only one of its kind in the world.