Interview with Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, at the Economy Middle East Summit

At the Economy Middle East Summit, Geoffrey Alphonso, CEO of Alef Education, addressed the significant challenges facing traditional schools today, emphasizing the need for effective change management and professional development for teachers.

He noted that students are inherently tech-savvy, having grown up with technology as an integral part of their lives.

Alef Education focuses on utilizing technology to enhance teacher efficiency and to better understand students’ strengths, weaknesses, and misconceptions, thus enabling personalized learning pathways.

Geoffrey underscored the importance of ensuring that students utilizing generative AI in the classroom receive validated information from teachers to support positive learning reinforcement.

Furthermore, he discussed Alef Education’s presence in various countries, including the UAE, U.S., Morocco, and Indonesia, highlighting their collaborations with both public and private schools.

Additionally, Geoffrey elaborated on how Alef Education integrates its platform services with the diverse curricula offered by educational boards across their operational markets.