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Manaad Safrani
An experienced Educational Leader and Digital Learning Specialist, I am passionate about equipping educators with practical, future-focused strategies that enhance teaching and improve student outcomes. With more than a decade of leadership experience across Australia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, I have led school improvement initiatives, mentored educators, and delivered engaging professional learning for diverse educational communities.
My workshops focus on the meaningful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Virtual Reality (VR), and digital technologies into everyday classroom practice. Rather than showcasing technology for its own sake, I help educators build confidence in using innovative tools to increase student engagement, strengthen critical thinking, personalise learning, and prepare young
people for a rapidly evolving world.
My training style is practical, interactive, and evidence-informed, ensuring participants leave with ready-to-use strategies, resources, and the confidence to implement change immediately. I believe the most effective professional learning is collaborative, relevant, and centred on improving teaching practice.
Whether working with schools, leadership teams, or educational organisations, my goal is to inspire innovation, empower educators, and create sustainable improvements that positively impact teaching, learning, and student success.
Workshops by Manaad Safrani
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Emily Anderson – Saint Ignatius College
Classroom Dynamics – the latest strategies and solutions to positive classroom management – Glen Pearsall
I really enjoyed the small group size. The sessions were interactive and we not only saw Glenn demonstrate how he would use strategies himself but we heard from other educators on their challenges and thoughts and also saw video examples from other schools. I find this multi modal style of presentation much more engaging. It was also appreciated to have a copy of the book to take back to school and access to the online platform.
Ivana Ryan
Loved the passion of the Presenters
Meaghan
“It is the first P.L. in a long long time that I haven’t been checking in with my watch.”
Karon Grimmer – Administration Workshop
This session was one of the most empowering workshops that I have ever done and I leave the session with extremely useful and relevant tools to use going forward. Thanks so much to Sally for leading us in the session so positively.
Absolutely brilliant information, empowering us with many tools and skills to takeaway and work on. My colleague and I leave full of positive energy about how to approach the challenges of our admin roles.
St Anne’s School North Albury
“Build Positive Relationships and a Positive Work Environment Within Your Administration Team/Office by Sally Learey”
This session was one of the most empowering workshops that I have ever done and I leave the session with extremely useful and relevant tools to use going forward. Thanks so much to Sally for leading us in the session so positively.
Tina Hobbs – Administration Workshops
I have come away from this session feeling very inspired and so much more positive. I now have many new ideas/techniques/strategies regarding how I can better manage a workload that often feels overwhelming. Some of these can be implemented immediately while others are more long-term plans. Thank you for making this workshop so practical. I just wish that all school admin staff had the opportunity to undertake this course.
Tamara Rundle
Passionate & Authentic Speakers – Meaningful Strategies
Liberty Hatzidimitriou
Loved the honesty in the sharing of information and strategies
Tania The Geelong College
Just a big Thank you for giving us the opportunity to attend the Critical Agenda Workshop yesterday. David presented a great program, lots of handy strategies and he was very engaging and supportive. Highly recommended. I was very happy we did not have to do any Role play’s.
Tim Livy
I love the fantastic variety of workshops and conferences on offer. Always look forward to Critical Agendas PD’s.