# About the Author

Antoinette Blain (she/her) is an educator, coach and leader in visual and expressive art education, with over 25 years of experience. Originally from London, UK, Antoinette has built up a wealth of experience and passion for inclusive, creative and forward-thinking arts pedagogy. Her teaching and leadership experience is global, having taught in the UK, the Netherlands, Italy and now Kenya at both local and world-renowned international schools, including a United World College and Aga Khan Academy. From teacher to a department head, to vice principal and now coach, Antoinette has been instrumental in driving forward arts education in both the British curriculum and across all three International Baccalaureate programmes (PYP, MYP and DP) with her concept-based approaches and innovative processes. In addition, Antoinette is a certified IB workshop leader and school visitor. She is also a mother of two, avid reader, conscientious traveller and frequent gallery-goer with a fearless drive, open mind and sense of justice that inspires people in both her personal and professional life.

<figure><img src="/files/1wwKuHd9B7C5U4aVhlXa" alt=""><figcaption><p>Antoinette Blain</p></figcaption></figure>


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