Hind Adeagbo is the Co-Founder and Head of Online School at Stewards.ONE, a UK-based education and capability development organisation that is reimagining what it means to prepare young people for the future.
At Stewards.ONE, Hind leads the Childhood Education and Family Services division, overseeing the pioneering Online School while also shaping programmes that support families and communities in unlocking potential.
Her journey into education leadership is as diverse as it is purposeful. Hind holds a BA in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz, and began her career teaching in both the UK and US, gaining first-hand insight into the strengths and shortcomings of traditional schooling. Alongside her teaching, she became a certified coach and mentor, guiding individuals on personal and professional growth. She has also worked extensively as a business coach, helping professionals and entrepreneurs clarify strategy, build resilience, and achieve sustainable success. For more than a decade, she also supported families as a doula, childbirth educator, and breastfeeding specialist—testament to her lifelong commitment to nurturing people at every stage of life.
A mother of seven, Hind combines academic knowledge with lived experience. This dual perspective shapes her conviction that education should be holistic—developing not just the mind, but also character and capability. Under her leadership, Stewards.ONE has grown into more than a school: it is a movement for stewardship, instilling in students the values of courage, integrity, truthfulness, and service.
Hind is committed to scaling models of education that can serve communities internationally. Her vision is clear: raise a generation of young people who are not only academically excellent, but purposeful and ready to serve society with their gifts.
Vision and Purpose
What inspired you to start Stewards.ONE Online School?
Stewards.ONE is more than a school—it’s an education and capability development organisation designed to help people of all ages grow in three key areas: academic excellence, character development, and career & business readiness. We operate across four main streams: the Online School, Adult Learning, Business and Career Development, and Community & Family Services. Together, these create a complete ecosystem where children, parents, and professionals can all find pathways to develop their capabilities and contribute meaningfully to society.
Your school emphasises “awakening purpose” as much as academic success. What does that mean in practice?
It means that alongside lessons in maths, science, and English, we ask bigger questions: Why am I learning this? How does this connect to my future? How can my talents help others?
In practice, students work on community projects, explore entrepreneurship, and reflect on their personal strengths and values. They’re not only drilled to get good grades; they’re coached to see themselves as problem-solvers, innovators, and stewards. Purpose awakens when a child realizes their learning has real-world meaning.
What’s the biggest misconception people have about the potential of children from disadvantaged communities?
That disadvantage defines destiny. Too often society assumes that poverty or postcode equals limitation. But time and again, we’ve seen that when you give children the right tools, mentorship, and belief, they can surpass expectations. Intelligence and talent are everywhere; opportunity is not. Our work is about levelling that playing field.
The Model & Philosophy
How is the Stewards.ONE approach different from traditional schooling or other online education models?
We bring together three dimensions in a way few schools do:
Head – Academic Excellence: We are working towards a goal where our students meet and exceed UK or any other national standards.
Heart – Character Development: We cultivate integrity, courage, loyalty, and truthfulness and other vital traits
Hand – Career & Business Readiness: From coding to entrepreneurship, we give students future-ready skills.
Traditional schools focus mostly on academics. Many online schools are content-driven. At Stewards.ONE, we integrate head, heart, and hand into a single capability maturity model that tracks and supports student growth. That’s what makes us distinctive.
You’ve described education as a means of “developing the capability to serve.” How do you cultivate that mindset in students?
We emphasise that real success is measured by contribution, not just consumption. From early on, students are encouraged to ask: How can my learning help someone else? Whether through peer mentoring, volunteering, or designing a project that solves a real-world problem, service is built into the learning journey. It’s about shifting the mindset from “What can I get?” to “What can I give?”
What do you say to parents who are sceptical about online learning as a serious or holistic form of education?
I often tell parents that when students are genuinely inspired and purpose-driven, online learning actually helps them channel their energy in a focused way. They become too engaged with meaningful work to waste endless hours “roaming the web.” Yes, they still play games, watch football, and connect with friends—but it’s functional, social, balanced. The difference is that they’re no longer online aimlessly; they’re learning with intention, creating, and using technology as a tool rather than a distraction. Purpose transforms screen time into growth time.
Impact and Outcomes
What impact has Stewards.ONE had on its students so far—in terms of academics, confidence, or career direction?
We’ve seen remarkable transformations. Academically, students who were once struggling are now on track. My 11 year old son goes to the school and I can see increase in his confidence and clarity in his career aspirations (I won’t call them goals yet). Equally important, parents tell us their children have become more disciplined, intellectually expressive, and interested in learning. For us, confidence and clarity of direction are as valuable as exam scores.
Can you share a story of a student whose journey captures what Stewards.ONE is all about?
Actually, I’ll share two. We recently had a pair of A-Level Computer Science students do their work experience with us. In just one week, they went from classroom theory to building an AI-driven application capable of scaling to thousands of users. They learned how to call APIs, structure data in JSON, process responses, and present it all on a front end.
What struck us most was how “academic” their prior knowledge was—they’d never applied it in such a practical, high-impact way. By the end of that week, they walked out with a new mindset. You could see it in their eyes: “We can build things that change the world.” They didn’t say it in those exact words, but that renewed spirit, that confidence—that’s what Stewards.ONE is all about.
Do you think your model can be scaled across the UK—or even in other countries facing similar inequalities?
Yes, without question. Inequalities may differ in form, but the underlying challenge—unlocking potential—is universal. Our capability maturity model is designed to be adaptable. In fact, we’re currently applying for a challenge in Sharjah, UAE, and exploring other markets to pilot this model. With the right partners, we see Stewards.ONE being a force for change not just in the UK, but across Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
Nigeria has millions of children outside the formal school system, as well as many more who are underserved. How could Stewards.ONE’s model be applied in Nigeria to help bridge those gaps?
Nigeria is very much on our radar—we’ve already received some interest from families there, and our main investors, who are Nigerians, are deeply committed to seeing this model expand globally. Most households now have access to a phone, laptop, or tablet, which makes an online model like ours not just possible, but powerful.
We’ve already seen how adaptable the approach is. Today, we have students from Sharjah in the UAE and the USA – we see clear potential in Nigeria, Middle East and Asia, including Pakistan. In essence, we are democratising high-quality education—an opportunity that should be within reach of every family. Families everywhere are looking for education that combines academic rigour with values and future-ready skills.
Leadership & Strategy
Running an education business with a social mission is no small feat. How do you balance sustainability and impact?
By weaving the two together. Impact drives sustainability, because when families see transformation, word spreads. At the same time, we run community programmes, form partnerships, and diversify income streams to ensure stability. The key is to never lose sight of why we started—impact is not the by-product, it’s the business.
What are the biggest leadership lessons you’ve learned from building Stewards.ONE?
I’ve learned three critical lessons:
- Listen first—students and parents often hold the answers to what’s needed.
- Stay agile—education is shifting quickly; if you’re rigid, you fall behind.
- Build strong teams—you can’t do everything yourself. Success comes from empowering talented people who share the vision.
You’re leading both an education platform and a movement for change. How do you recharge and stay focused?
For me, it’s about rhythm. Prayer and reflection give me balance, while time with my family keeps me grounded. I also make space to step back and think strategically, rather than just reacting to the day-to-day. And honestly, I draw energy from the students—watching them grow is a reminder that the work is worth it.
What role do you think faith or values-based education should play in today’s society?
Values-based education is not optional—it’s essential. We’re raising young people in a world of rapid change and overwhelming information. Without a compass, it’s easy to get lost. Faith and values provide that compass, ensuring that knowledge is applied with wisdom, integrity, and empathy.
If you could reform just one part of the UK education system, what would it be—and why?
I would reform the over-emphasis on academic testing—not just in the UK, but everywhere. Exams tell you something, but not the whole story. They don’t measure creativity, teamwork, resilience, or problem-solving. If a child is in school for 6–8 hours a day—that’s a long time—I would expect them to come away not just with techniques and information, but also with manners, values, ethics, a sharpened sense of purpose, and socially impactful skills. It doesn’t make sense to be outside the home for that long and not be shaped in a powerful way to do better in life.
Testing should be holistic—balancing academic rigour with assessments that capture real-world capability and character. True education is about forming the whole person, not just preparing them to pass an exam.
Do you see Stewards.ONE working in partnership with the UK’s Department for Education or other institutions or is your strength in remaining independent?
We see value in both. Independence gives us the flexibility to innovate and build an agile, values-driven model. At the same time, collaboration is essential if we want to reach more students. In fact, we’ve received small amounts of UK government funding before, which we immediately used to support students struggling with fees. That’s the type of partnership we want to grow—one that widens access.
We’re exploring ways to work more closely with the UK DfE – because there are students who simply don’t thrive in physical state schools. For some, an online environment like ours could be the difference between disengagement and flourishing. If we can open that door more widely, the impact could be transformative.
Ten years from now, what kind of people do you hope your students will have become?
Ten years from now, I hope our students will be people who combine knowledge with strength of character. Professionals, industry and world leaders, policy makers who excel in their fields, yes—we are thinking very big. But also innovators, community builders and helpers who nobody may know but who approach life with courage, resilience, and integrity. If our alumni are solving problems, creating opportunities, and contributing positively wherever they are, then we’ll know we’ve done our job.
Closing
What is the enrolment process for your school?
It’s very straightforward. Parents start by visiting our website and filling in an initial enquiry form at www.stewards.one/enrol. From there, we schedule a consultation to understand the child’s needs, learning style, and family goals. We see education as a partnership, so that first conversation is important.
Once we’ve agreed on the right pathway, we guide parents through registration and sponsorship where required, placement into the right classes, and onboarding. Every child also takes a baseline assessment so we can track their progress from day one. It’s designed to be smooth, but also personal—because we don’t just enrol students, we welcome families into a community.
How can people reach you or contact the school?
The easiest way is through our website: www.stewards.one/online-school, where you’ll find details about our Online School, programmes, and community services. Parents and partners can also reach us directly by email at schooladmin@stewards.one or simply whatsapp us on +44 7707 150 185. We’re always open to conversations—whether that’s families exploring education options, organisations interested in partnership or to sponsor a child, or individuals who simply want to learn more about what we’re building at Stewards.ONE.