About Me

About Caslida Paine

I’m Caslida Nombulelo Paine, an Educational Technology Specialist and Founder of InnovateEd with Miss Paine, passionate about using Coding & Robotics, innovation, and technology to transform education and expand access to meaningful 21st-century learning opportunities.

Professional Experience

With 7+ years of experience across independent and international school environments, my career spans classroom teaching, Educational Technology, Coding & Robotics, curriculum development, instructional design, teacher professional development, and educational consulting. I currently work at the intersection of education and technology, creating learning experiences that foster creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and computational thinking. As an Educational Consultant and Curriculum Developer, I develop professional learning experiences and resources that support educators in integrating Coding & Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Educational Technology, and 21st-century skills into their teaching. I have developed SACE-endorsed professional learning content, delivered educator training and webinars, and contributed to Education Alliance Finland-certified Coding & Robotics resources.

Academic Achievement

Academically, I hold a Bachelor of Education from North-West University and a Postgraduate Certificate in ICT in Education from the University of London, and I am currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Management at North-West University. I am also a Microsoft Certified Educator, Google Certified Educator, Certified Apple Teacher, and TEFL-certified educator, and a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.

My Educational Philosophy

At the heart of my work is a belief that education is about creating opportunities, developing people, and empowering learners to imagine possibilities beyond their circumstances. My goal is to contribute to an education system that is innovative, inclusive, future-focused, and accessible to all. I am passionate about education, technology, leadership, lifelong learning, and creating meaningful impact.