Dr. Mara Ellington

Dr. Mara Ellington is an education systems researcher and former director of digital learning strategy at several international schools. She holds a doctorate in Learning Sciences from the University of Edinburgh, where her work focused on how students adapt to remote and hybrid learning environments. Before turning to writing full-time, Mara advised ministries of education and EdTech startups on curriculum digitisation, tutor training models, and student engagement analytics. She has collaborated with online tutoring providers across the UK, US, and Middle East, analysing platform quality, pedagogical design, and user experience. Her writing blends academic clarity, practical evaluation frameworks, and a deep empathy for parents, tutors, and learners navigating a saturated online education marketplace.