SESSION Abstract: Reimagining the Classroom: Preparing Young People for a Changing World
What do young people really need to thrive in today’s world — and is our education system keeping up?
In this engaging session, Sabrina Nagel draws on over 15 years of experience working with schools, young people, and entrepreneurs to explore how education is changing — and why it matters for all of us.
Having co-founded a future-focused primary school, Sabrina shares practical examples of how classrooms can move beyond memorisation to focus on skills such as problem-solving, creativity, resilience, and initiative.
This is not about turning every child into a business owner. It is about helping young people become confident, capable individuals who can navigate uncertainty and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Dates: Wednesday 13th May
Time & format: The course will start at 10am, with a coffee and tea break followed by a lively facilitated discussion to answer all your curious questions. The course will finish at 12pm each week.
Location: We are delighted to be hosting at Hygge at Clifton Bay Clifton Road, Te Awanga.
About the expert

Sabrina Nagel
Sabrina works at the intersection of education, entrepreneurship, and sustainability, connecting dots, people, and ideas to drive meaningful change. Over the past 14 years, she has moved fluidly between sectors, spanning the worlds of academia, business, and community to build programmes, support founders, and reimagine how enterprise and innovation are taught.
She is an experienced CO.STARTERS facilitator and trainer, having worked with more than 350 entrepreneurs, and she has also founded her own primary school. These experiences, from grassroots ventures to systems-level thinking, have shaped how she designs learning environments that are relevant, inclusive, and future-focused.
Sabrina co-creates and delivers entrepreneurial education programmes across age groups, and recently completed a Master’s degree with first-class honours, focused on how enterprise is taught in New Zealand schools. She is now continuing to contribute to the field by co-authoring research and sharing practical insights that support educators and learners alike.
Years of working across sectors have taught her that meaningful change often happens at the edges, where disciplines, people, and perspectives meet. Whether developing ideas with early-stage founders, designing learning experiences, or building partnerships, she brings energy, empathy, and a deep belief in the power of collaboration to everything she does.
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