
Poet Educator
Zena is a knowledge sharing expert. She is animated in any education space and where there is the opportunity to exchange wisdom, information, bringing a vibrant energy to the learning experience.
Zena has worked extensively in schools and educational institutions around the world.
From Portugal to South Africa, she has collaborated with organizations such as the British Council, Boomsatsuma, The Faith and Belief Forum (formally 3 Faiths Form and Clore Leadership. and with theatre producer and director, Matt Schmolle
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Using powerful poetry, drama, traditional storytelling techniques, music and song, Zena has taught and led workshops where participants actively notice the transformative power of creative writing and self-expression.
Zena pedagogy sparks a lifelong love for language in student, pupils and participants from ages 10 and older.
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Language is her go to medium for building resilience, emotional literacy, as well as social awareness.
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Her education practice aims to inspire confidence, encourage critical thinking, and nurture the next generation of thoughtful, articulate leaders.
Previous Experience
Burntwood School, London
Barbican - Can I Have A Word?, London
Benenden School For Girls
Boomsatsuma - Borderlines Cultural Exchange - Portugal
Highgate Wood School, London
Kew Youth Take Over - Kew Gardens
The Nobel School, - Stevenage
The Philosophy Foundation - Thoughtings, London
Castleview School, Essex - Poetic Debaters Project
Cornelius Vermuyden School, Essex - Poetic Debater Project
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Schools Work
Universities & Colleges
Oxford University, Oxford
University College London - Human Code, Computer Tongue​
Kings College Univesity - The Fury Project
Bath Spa University - Follow the Sun: Transnational Literature
Marlborough College, Wiltshire
Alternative Education Spaces & Provision
Open East School, London
Voices That Shake, London
Clore Leadership, London
Downview Prison For Women, London
North Broadsides Theatre, Halifax
Young Identity, Manchester
Education Project Founder
Voices That Shake
Co-Founder with Platform London & Liquorice Fish
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The Poetic Debaters Project
Sole founder and project developer, facilitator and curator