The story behind the science.

Education, psychology and an enduring curiosity about how people learn.

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More than a
science teacher.

Portrait of Sahan I Herath

I believe great education doesn't just give answers. It teaches us to ask better questions.

My work brings together science education, psychology, entrepreneurship, publishing, and creative media. Across each project, the mission stays the same: make knowledge useful and help people reach their potential.

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Areas of work

  • English-medium science education and science communication
  • Psychology and counselling
  • Curriculum, workbooks and educational publishing
  • Education technology and creative media

Academic background: BSc in Psychology, Master’s in Psychology and Diploma in English.

BEYOND A SINGLE TITLE

Different disciplines.
One purpose.

Science, psychology and creativity are connected by one question: how do we help people understand and grow?

01 / EDUCATE

Make complex ideas clear

Science becomes meaningful when students can connect a principle to an experiment, a diagram or a question from ordinary life. The aim is understanding—not memorising a page.

02 / UNDERSTAND

Teach with people in mind

Psychology informs an approach that values motivation, confidence, curiosity and the different ways learners make progress.

03 / CREATE

Build learning experiences

Books, digital practice, science demonstrations and video production allow ideas to reach learners beyond a single classroom.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Learning is part
of the work.

An interdisciplinary background helps connect classroom science with a deeper understanding of people and communication.

Master’s in PsychologyPostgraduate study in psychology
BSc in PsychologyUndergraduate study of human behaviour and learning
Diploma in EnglishRajarata University of Sri Lanka
Science educator & communicatorEnglish-medium science teaching, educational publishing and accessible science media

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