Tyran David

Head of Humanities and Innovation Coordinator at RAK Academy

Speaker

Dr Tyran Riley-David is an educational leader, researcher, and Head of Humanities at RAK Academy in the United Arab Emirates. With over a decade of international experience across South Africa, Kuwait, and the UAE, he has contributed to curriculum innovation, educational leadership, and the development of high-quality teaching and learning across diverse school contexts.

He holds a PhD in Educational Leadership, Management and Policy from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. His doctoral research explored teacher leadership for technological innovation in teaching and learning during the Fourth Industrial Revolution, drawing on the theories of Teacher Leadership, Adaptive Leadership, Social Realism, and Critical Realism to examine how educators lead meaningful and sustainable change. His research has been published in a peer-reviewed academic journal, and he continues to contribute to educational scholarship on leadership, innovation, and organisational change.

Passionate about bridging research and practice, Tyran is committed to helping leaders navigate complexity, foster innovation, and build collaborative cultures where people and ideas can thrive.