Autumn O'Brien

Believer in faries. Champion of curiosity and play. Bug collector. An educator/inspirer on a mission to reconnect people with nature. Happiest in nature with a group of children, rocks to turn upside down, flowers to smell and sand to walk barefoot in. Firm believer and protector of play-based, child-initiated learning. Experienced Early Years educator with experience in setting up progressive schools, managing Nurseries and Forest School programs in the UAE, designing playgrounds and much more. Currently on a mission to reimagine education one quest at a time with Dubai Future Foundation. Supporting a team of world class educators to fulfill our vision of creating a vibrant learning community centered in nature, curiosity and Emirati culture. Facilitating learning for the next generation of global stewards.