David Harkin, is a dedicated husband and father of three boys and deeply committed to giving every student the skills and belief to change the world. He is the CEO and Founder of 8billionideas, a global company teaching students what he describes as the Critical Curriculum: Entrepreneurship, Skills for the Future, Career Education, Performance and Well-being. They've now impacted over 500,000 students in 25 countries in every part of the sector. 

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With 20 years in international education, Lee has progressed from teaching language arts and history to serving as a dean and principal in countries like the U.S., France, Spain, and China. As the Head of the International Middle Years Curriculum (IMYC) at ICA, he now designs holistic curricula for middle schools worldwide. His passions are advocating for the diverse range of learners in schools, advancing global competence, and prioritising health and well-being for adolescents in education.