Beverly Clarke MBE

Speaker | Advisor | Advocate | Author | Coach

Speaker fees:

In-person: £1k-£3k
Virtual: £1k-£3k

Topics:

STEM
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AI
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Digital Change
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Education

Beverly Clarke MBE is an award-winning leader in education and technology, recognised for her ability to connect policy with practice and drive real impact across schools, communities and industry.

With a professional background that spans corporate IT, education consulting and advising, national curriculum development and classroom teaching. Beverly brings clarity, relevance and credibility to every stage.

She is a published author of Computer Science Teacher (insight into the Computing classroom), a guidebook for those entering the teaching profession, particularly in computing, and the creator of the ‘Ava and Chip’ children’s book series – a vibrant collection that introduces young readers to everyday technology through engaging storytelling.

Beverly is also the founder of the charity Technology Books for Children, which promotes reading for pleasure on tech topics, as a way of addressing social mobility issues and bridging the digital divide.

A trusted voice on AI in education, digital citizenship and inclusive innovation, Beverly has advised the UK government and international organisations including K-12, supported schools with the transition to Education 4.0 and consistently championed equitable access to future-focused learning.

Her powerful keynotes combine practical insight with personal storytelling – from her humble beginnings to being honoured with an MBE for services to education. Beverly speaks with authenticity, empowering audiences to lead with confidence in a world shaped by rapid digital change.

Book Beverly Clarke MBE

Featured topics include

A holistic look at how emerging technologies are reshaping our lives – and how we can prepare the next generation to thrive.

Beverly’s inspiring personal journey of resilience and purpose-led leadership – from her first encounter with a computer to becoming a nationally honoured changemaker.

Actionable strategies to integrate AI across subject areas – helping educators prepare students for a world where AI is a core skill, not a concept.

A forward-looking keynote on the skills, mindset and values needed to equip today’s learners to thrive in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

What people say

Beverly worked on our Festival of Learning project as a keynote speaker and consultant. Aside from being one of the nicest, easiest people to work with – she has an ability to make complex technology feel simple and entirely relevant to the world around us.

Real World Education

Beverly is an intuitive and professional communicator of her subject, skilled at engaging different audiences and creative in developing content.

University of Surrey

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