Episode #4: John Kelly, Founder, Colegio Ikigai

John Kelly is the proud owner and general director of a boutique Kinder and Primary school in Mexico City, at the forefront of educational innovation. In addition to his role in the school, he also works as a Metaverse and VR consultant, collaborating with schools and educational companies worldwide. Colegio Ikigai has earned the distinction of being recognized as the first school in Mexico to embrace the Metaverse, and their teaching methodology draws inspiration from the Phenomenon Based Learning principles pioneered in Finland. Every day, John embarks on a passionate quest to explore new approaches to leadership, teaching, and learning. His ultimate goal is to bring about significant improvements in schools and empower future generations to make a positive impact on humanity's development. He finds great joy in engaging with novel forms of learning inspired by Web3 concepts. At his school, they prioritize the development of skills and continuously strive to enhance critical thinking among their students through a creative and dynamic curriculum. As an empathetic and intuitive leader, John places great importance on fostering collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking skills within the educational system. He is driven by a desire to create a positive impact in the world through the kindness with which he connects with people on a daily basis. John takes great pleasure in developing transformative educational projects that shape a new breed of learners, equipped to navigate the complexities and challenges of the future. His Massive Transformational Purpose (MTP) centers around the vision of a hyper-personalized, free, and high-quality educational system that caters to the needs of every child on the planet. He firmly believes that engaging in meaningful conversations can help revolutionize the existing educational system and make it more relevant to contemporary learning needs. John has a deep interest in Metaverse, blockchain, and NFT projects that possess the potential to transform educational environments and influence student learning. Working with VR and Metaverse initiatives within the school setting is a source of great fulfilment for him, as he actively develop a Web3 curriculum for Colegio Ikigai and future educational ventures. Above all, John takes immense pride in being a loving husband and devoted father. He is eternally grateful for the significant impact he can make on the lives of his family, as well as the students and teachers whom he strives to serve.