Melissa Leighty

Melissa Leighty, MEd, is an education content specialist with over 15 years of experience as a classroom teacher and deep expertise in education research and leadership. She holds two postgraduate degrees in education, including a Master’s in Educational Leadership. As Content Marketing Specialist at Learnlife, she writes about learner autonomy, wellbeing, and meaningful learning experience design.

Graduation at Learnlife: Why It's a Launchpad For Life, Not a Finish Line

Graduation at Learnlife is not the end of a curriculum — it’s a rite of passage. From transitions between hubs to launching into the world, Learnlife graduates leave with clarity, confidence, and a deep understanding of who they are becoming.

Sofia's Story: Why Learning to Love What You Do Matters

Discover how Learnlife graduate Sofia found her passion for art and built the confidence to pursue her own path. In this heartfelt reflection, she shares how learner agency, supportive relationships, and real-world learning shaped her journey.

Small Shifts, Big Impact: A Practical Path to School Transformation

This article shows how schools can improve learning, teaching, and student engagement through small, well-planned changes rather than full redesigns. Using real partnerships with schools in Catalonia, Learnlife shows how it's possible to introduce learner agency, stronger classroom practices, and more meaningful assessment within existing systems. A practical resource for school leaders and organisations looking to implement sustainable, measurable change.

Why We Chose Learnlife: Why Wellbeing Matters More than Tests

Kasia shares why her family chose Learnlife to provide her son with a learning experience that is grounded not just in academics, but also in emotional wellbeing, learner agency and the freedom to grow from his strengths.

Redefining Learning: Learnlife Selected Among Top Global Education Innovations (Again!)

How our Barcelona-born movement continues to lead the global shift toward learner-centred education.

Why We Chose Learnlife: Joyful, Real-world Learning

Ben, a Learnlife Eco Hub parent, shares why his family moved across the world to find a learning environment rooted in joy, freedom, and real-world purpose.

Building a Sustainable Professional Development Programme for Schools

A great professional development programme is a strategic, long-term investment that transforms teaching and learning. Here’s what school leaders tell us makes PD truly impactful.

Learnlife Rwanda: Empowering Future Entrepreneurs

Learnlife Rwanda has launched to empower young Rwandans through entrepreneurship and creating community-focused businesses. This innovative venture furthers the Learnlife mission to make innovative learning possible for all.

Rites of Passage: Empowering Learners for Lifelong Growth

Rights of Passage are a cornerstone of Learnlife, creating lifelong memories and lasting transformations. Here, Lorenzo shares his transformative experience.