Zahra Shelke

Zahra Shelke is the Founding Head of Innovation and Digital Learning at Arcadia Global School, Dubai, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. She is an educational leader specialising in innovation strategy, AI integration and digital transformation, with over 12 years of experience across British international education. In her leadership role, Zahra drives whole-school approaches to future-ready learning, supporting educators and leaders to move beyond technology adoption towards purposeful, evidence-informed innovation. Her work focuses on the intersection of pedagogy, technology and leadership—helping schools identify meaningful challenges, design effective solutions and evaluate the impact of change. Her work is driven by a simple belief: innovation is not about introducing more technology—it is about creating better learning experiences, empowering educators and improving outcomes for every student.