Dr. Somachi Kachikwu
The Learning Transformer
Dr. Somachi Kachikwu is the Founder of The Learning Box International (TLB) and a dynamic force in global education, widely known as The Learning Transformer. With over a decade of experience across education, development, and innovation, she is redefining learning by making it effective, engaging, practical, and relevant for learners across diverse contexts.
A global thought leader in curriculum development, educational innovation, and learning reform, Dr. Somachi designs transformative strategies that bridge the gap between traditional education systems and the demands of the 21st century. Her work blends deep expertise in education, gender development, and strategic planning to create learning experiences that are future-ready, scalable, and impactful.
Dr. Somachi’s professional journey includes work on USAID-funded projects at Chemonics International, managing Federal Government Scholarships at Nigeria’s National Universities Commission, and leading initiatives that expand access to quality education globally. She is the visionary behind Gifted Minds Academy and the co-founder of the Books and Desserts Book Club, an international literary community that fosters intellectual engagement, networking, and lifelong learning among women worldwide.
In addition to her leadership at TLB, Dr. Somachi hosts the podcast Class Dismissed with Dr. K, where she amplifies the voices of rural educators and explores innovative, solution-driven approaches to global education challenges. She is also a published children’s book author, a youth coach, and a strong advocate for AI literacy, ethical technology use, and education accessibility.
Her academic background includes a BA in Women’s Studies (Global Economics) from Wesleyan University, a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership from the University of Leicester, an MA in Gender Studies and International Development from University College London (UCL), and an EdD from Marymount University, where her doctoral research focused on designing effective online professional development for teachers in rural communities.
Above all, Dr. Somachi cherishes her role as a mother to four exceptional young men, drawing daily inspiration from them as she continues to innovate, inspire, and transform education for future generations.
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