Odetola Ebenezer Israel is an Innovative Pedagogical Design Strategist with over a decade of transformative contributions to education across Nigeria and Africa. With a solid background in creative arts, school consulting, early childhood education, and digital content creation, Odetola is a trailblazer in reimagining learning environments using African-inspired designs that are inclusive, instructive, and welcoming. He is the founder of Ebencut, Creative Mind Educo, and CME Foundation, organizations dedicated to empowering educators and students through cutting-edge resources, impactful training, and transformative school projects.
Odetola has collaborated with numerous NGOs, private schools, and government institutions to revolutionize learning environments for children, ensuring they are aesthetically appealing, welcoming, and conducive to academic excellence. His efforts have directly impacted countless students by fostering creativity, inclusivity, and effective learning environments. Through his groundbreaking research on the influence of design on academic performance, Odetola has demonstrated the power of thoughtfully crafted spaces in enhancing educational outcomes.
As a prolific trainer and consultant, Odetola has organized workshops and conferences across Nigeria and beyond, equipping educators with skills in classroom design, STEAM integration, prompt engineering, curriculum innovation, and hands-on training methodologies. He is also a Digital Curator, developing innovative content and leveraging AI-driven tools to enhance education, helping schools integrate 21st-century technologies into their ecosystems.
Through the CME Foundation, Odetola has built a professional development platform with over 50,000 African teachers, providing continuous learning opportunities via WhatsApp groups, webinars, and online courses. His initiatives have revolutionized teacher training, making it accessible, flexible, and impactful.
Odetola’s expertise as a Learning Environment Therapist has seen him lead school makeover projects that merge pedagogy, creativity, and technology, ensuring no child is left behind. His work with state governments, NGOs, and private organizations has brought dynamic and inclusive educational transformations to schools across Nigeria, especially in underserved areas.
A sought-after speaker and education advocate, Odetola recently presented at the APEN 2024 Conference on the topic of “Prompt Engineering: Crafting AI-Driven Instructions with Integrity and Purpose.” Beyond his professional endeavors, he is deeply committed to cultural preservation and family, teaching Yoruba and Igbo to his children, Jeremiah and Joel, and integrating these values into his educational work.
Odetola Ebenezer Israel continues to inspire educators, empower learners, and reshape the future of education by blending creativity, cultural relevance, and innovation.
