Paula Laurel Jackson, PhD

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I am a global education strategist, researcher, and lecturer whose work bridges continents, cultures, and classrooms. Growing up as a third culture child gave me an early understanding of what it means to belong and not belong.. I began my career as a concert pianist but transitioned to education out of passion, driven by a persistent question: How can education serve as a tool where all human beings can flourish?


Over 16 years, I've conducted qualitative research across 56 countries, worked with students and teachers globally, advised multilateral institutions including the World Bank and Commonwealth Secretariat, and am currently developing frameworks that help educators build cultures of compassionate dialogue across difference. My work centers on what I call "the relational gap,"the space between pedagogical excellence and the human connection required for learning to happen, especially in diverse classrooms.

Experience

PhD University of London

MPHil  University of Cambridge

MSc Oxford University

Edtech Founder, Kiddify

Former Concert Pianist

Children's Book Author

There isn’t anyone you couldn’t love once you’ve heard their story. Mary Lou Kownacki

TEDx

Actionable idea: Societies around the world need to focus on nurturing and nourishing the minds and hearts of our children and consider what a unified vision for education for planetary Stewardship might look like.

Blog

Children's Books

THE PERFECT PARTY

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

THE PERFECT PARTY

It’s Little Robin’s birthday, and all the zoo animals want to help him celebrate! Yet with each animal comes different ideas from around the world. So how does one plan the perfect birthday party? First, there’s music! As all the eager creatures join in for a birthday song, what should have been harmonious music turns into chaos: mooing, yelping, braying, and squawking! And then there’s the food! Everyone has their own favorite meals, and no one can agree on anything. But amidst all the noise rings one true note—the recipe for a perfect party? Friends who want to celebrate!

DUMPLING DAY

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

THE PERFECT PARTY

Savor a rhyming celebration of one of the world’s most universal foods! Readers follow ten diverse families as they cook dumplings inside their homes in preparation for a neighborhood potluck. Dumplings are added to plates one by one, encouraging children to count with each new addition. Authentic recipes for all the dumplings and a map showing their regions of origin are included in the endnotes.

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

THE SECRET INGREDIENT

Bim and Bop need to find the secret ingredient for their Mum's Birthday today. But, what does it look like, and where shall they find it? Geza from Kenya, Stefano from Sicily, Pealyn from China and Marlee from Jamaica all give them hints. But will they find it on time?

Paula Laurel Jackson, PhD

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