Kalam Neale

Head of Education, British Esports Association

Recipient of the prestigious Pearson National Teaching Award for his outstanding commitment to digital innovation, Kalam, an experienced teacher, educator and educational leader previously served as Esports Programme Lead at Barnsley College, where he co-wrote the Esports BTEC in association with Pearson and British Esports, as well as being one of the first to offer the qualification to students and participate in the British Esports Student Championships.

Kalam also serves as Director of Education at Strategic Esports Group, Trainer & Podcast Host at Pearson, and was a NASEF Fellow for the 2021-2022 academic year.

As Head of Education at British Esports, Kalam focusses on delivering growth and development of esports in education across the UK and beyond.