Keynote Summary: 

Join Philip Bowman, Co-Founder and CEO of MARIO Education, for an inspiring and interactive keynote on the transformative power of student voice. Drawing from his own journey of overcoming bullying to become a learning support teacher and creating MARIO Education, Philip will share how one-to-one conversations between educators and students can unlock potential, build trust, and drive meaningful growth. This session combines storytelling, actionable strategies, and audience participation, empowering you to create a culture where every student’s voice is heard and valued.

Presenter Bio:

Philip Bowman is the Co-founder and CEO of MARIO Education and was named EdTech Digest’s School Leader of the Year for 2024. With 18 years of experience as a learning support educator, most recently at International School Bangkok, Philip is committed to ensuring all students are safe, ready to learn, and thriving. He believes that scaffolded one-to-one learning conversations between trusted adults and students foster critical relationships that benefit both parties.

In September 2022, the National Association for Special Education Needs (NASEN) published a 6-year retrospective study on Philip’s unique pedagogical approach to one-to-one learning conversations, known as the MARIO Approach. Co-authored by Universal Design for Learning expert Dr. Katie Novak, the study ranked the approach's efficacy in the top 5% of all educational interventions. Under Philip's leadership, MARIO Education has grown into a comprehensive solution for schools, including one-to-one conversation protocols, professional development courses, and custom software designed to improve learning outcomes and efficiency gains, while reducing the burden on counselors and learning support staff.