Lena Redman

I’m so happy that you’ve visited our website!

Whether you’re a school principal, curriculum advisor, classroom or subject teacher, student-teacher, or a homeschooling parent, you will find significant advantages in involving your school, class, or learning team by becoming a member of our website.

From Russia to Ukraine, Southern Africa, and now in Australia, my life across continents has not only broadened my understanding but also fine-tuned my sensitivity to the diverse needs of societies and the nuances of the global market.

Formerly known as Elena Petrova, I’ve embarked on a journey of transformation. In the wake of recent events – Russia’s unfathomable actions in Ukraine – I’ve chosen to distance myself from my Russian heritage and embrace a global identity. Adopting the name Lena Redman, I proudly call Australia my home, a melting pot of cultures and opportunities.

As a mother to two incredible adults and an educator who has devoted countless hours to teaching high school students, I’ve dedicated a significant part of my life to teaching high schoolers and delving into the fascinating realm of interdisciplinary and multimodal knowledge production. My academic quest led me to Monash University in Melbourne, where I crafted a doctoral thesis focused on the synergistic fusion of disciplines and modes of expression in our technologically progressive era.

This website isn’t just a digital presence; it’s my virtual universe, dedicated to bringing the Ripples@Work (R@W) Startup Venture Learning model to life. It’s a space where I invite teachers, parents, homeschooling parents, and student-teachers to embark on a collective journey, creating the best opportunities for our students and children to discover their unique strengths and learn how to equip themselves for a future of job stability and personal satisfaction, contributing to building a better world.

With a strong belief that learning is a dynamic adventure—a pathway to unveiling potential through the continuous challenges presented by circumstances—Ripples@Work Venture Learning is designed for collaboration and competition.

At the core of learning is a dialogue between students and their surroundings. By observing, experiencing, and interacting, students not only adapt to changes in their environment but also reinvent themselves, achieving a new state of being. This is where R@W sees its mission: to make learning transformative, ensuring that our students are set on their own path to discovering life’s meaning for themselves and learning not only to adapt but also to thrive while making the world a better place.

This ideology steered my doctoral research and resonates in my post-doctoral publications displayed here. It’s the heartbeat of the R@W learning approach, fueling its continual growth as revealed on this website.

Let’s embark on this educational journey together, exploring this digital realm and unlocking the potential within both students and educators alike.