Meet the Drift Academy Team

Shana-Jane leads the vision and creative direction of Drift Academy & Media CIC, developing new ways for people to explore future careers, technology and real-world challenges.

Her work connects education, immersive experiences, creative technology and the wider Drift Escapes ecosystem.

Shana-Jane’s mission is clear: to inspire the next generation of creators, leaders, and innovators — locally and globally — through powerful, accessible, future-ready education.

Katherine is an experienced educator specialising in employability, digital skills and future careers.

Her background spans community learning, youth programmes and workplace readiness, with interests across AI literacy, coding, cultural heritage and maritime skills.

At Drift Academy, Katherine helps learners build confidence, develop practical skills and understand how emerging technologies connect to real career opportunities.

Oscar is a marine biologist and oceanographer with experience across marine conservation, ecosystem monitoring and offshore innovation.

At Drift Academy, he brings real-world ocean science into learning, helping participants explore marine environments, blue-economy careers and emerging ocean technologies.

George is a creative technologist specialising in immersive media, digital storytelling and interactive content.

At Drift Academy, he helps learners explore how ideas can be turned into engaging experiences using VR, AR, visual media and future-facing creative tools.

At Drift Academy, George leads the development of VR/AR storytelling, cinematic structure, and immersive content creation — helping students bring ideas to life using the tools of the future.

Kelly brings experience in digital content, visual presentation and creator-focused media.

At Drift Academy, she helps learners explore how creativity, personal branding and digital tools can be used to build confident, professional content for modern platforms.

At Drift Academy, Kelly leads the Digital Beauty programme, teaching learners how to merge beauty skills with technology — including lighting, filming, product presentation, digital safety, and micro-brand building. Her sessions blend creativity, industry standards, and the confidence to show up authentically online.

Lawrence is a film, production, and visual media specialist with strong experience across directing, editing, and creative studio workflows. He has worked with a range of production environments, from community film projects to professional digital campaigns.

At Drift Academy, Lawrence leads the film and production pathway, teaching learners camera fundamentals, visual storytelling, editing techniques, and how to operate within real production environments. His focus is on confidence, technical skill, and preparing learners for careers in modern media.