Gavin McCormack is a Montessori trained educator and co-founder of Upschool. With more than twenty years working across classrooms and communities worldwide, he is passionate about learning that nurtures curiosity, social responsibility, and genuine student voice. Gavin has supported the establishment of schools, libraries, and teacher training programmes in Nepal and continues to work with educators internationally to strengthen child-centred practice.

He writes and speaks about how safety, connection, and purpose help the brain learn. Through projects such as Write a Book to Change the World, The Wonderful World of Trees, and Rewild Your World, he encourages children to use their skills, words, and imagination to create meaningful impact in the world. He is also the author of "Raising Resilient Children" and "Screen Smart Children", which offer practical pathways for families and teachers to support children as confident, kind, and capable learners.

Gavin’s recent project in Jumla, Nepal (2026) brings renewed hope to a remote hillside community through sustainable development and education initiatives.