Femi Ayeni

Progressive and tech-savvy school leader with over 18 years of experience in educational leadership across top-tier institutions. Visionary educator with proven expertise in driving academic excellence, implementing blended curricula (British/Nigerian), leading large faculty teams, and fostering 21st-century learning environments. Passionate about inclusive education, digital transformation, global citizenship, and student-centered innovation.

Committed to continuous school improvement, talent development, and future-ready education.

Vice Principal at Blooms Academy (2024-08 – Present)

• Provide strategic leadership across academics, student affairs, and digital learning
• Mentor academic teams on data-driven instruction and international best practices
• Drive innovation through integration of EdTech, STEAM, and global curriculum components
• Coordinate student leadership, career guidance, and college readiness programmes
• Facilitate staff capacity building, observation cycles, and teacher coaching
• Partner with parents through ongoing forums, conferences, and digital communication

Vice Principal / Acting Principal at Drew-Philips Tech Magnet Academy (2021-08 – 2024-07)

Directed operations of a dual-curriculum school (British/Nigerian) with tech-integrated learning

• Spearheaded school culture transformation with positive behavior systems and values-based leadership
• Developed a student performance analytics dashboard and weekly intervention strategy
• Promoted innovation in learning via maker-spaces, coding clubs, and virtual classrooms
• Managed budgeting, staffing, and school-wide data cycles
• Led school marketing, admissions, and public engagement initiatives

Head of Middle School / Duke of Edinburgh Award Leader at Supreme Education Foundation School (2012-09 – 2021-07)

• Championed academic excellence with personalized support programs and IEP monitoring
• Coordinated international trips, adventurous journeys, and community service projects
• Facilitated STEAM learning through cross-curricular projects and competitions
• Built a coaching culture through mentoring, peer observation, and PD workshops
• Piloted blended learning modules and student blogging platforms
• Oversaw teacher appraisal, classroom walkthroughs, and instructional audits

Educator & Head of Department at Yobe State Science and Technical Schools Board (2004 – 2012)

Delivered technical and vocational education in metalwork and technical drawing

• Led department administration and developed new workshop safety protocols
• Mentored students in academic, spiritual, and leadership development
• Coordinated outreach programs and youth faith-based events

Master's in Educational Administration and Planning (in view) Iconic University

B.Tech in Industrial & Technology Education – Federal University of Technology, Minna (2006 – 2009)

NCE in Metalwork Technology – Federal College of Education (Tech), Potiskum (2000 – 2004)

O'Level – Federal Technical College, Orozo, Abuja (1992 – 1998)