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The Mind Behind Dreamtime
The Mind Behind Dreamtime
Lina Ashar
Lina Ashar
For over three decades, Lina Ashar has been one of education’s most fearless disruptors, challenging how the world understands learning and childhood. She has always believed the future of education is not just preparation for life, but healing for humanity. Every adult carries their own childhood into the classroom, and unless we become conscious of it, we pass it forward.
Through Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High, she pioneered experiential learning and open-book exams long before the system caught up, setting the tone for the next generation of schools in India. But by 2017, she saw what few were willing to admit: the future would not be shaped by information, but by how we think, adapt, and relate as humans in an AI-driven world. She chose to step away from legacy to build what came next.
For over three decades, Lina Ashar has been one of education’s most fearless disruptors, challenging how the world understands learning and childhood. She has always believed the future of education is not just preparation for life, but healing for humanity. Every adult carries their own childhood into the classroom, and unless we become conscious of it, we pass it forward.
Through Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High, she pioneered experiential learning and open-book exams long before the system caught up, setting the tone for the next generation of schools in India. But by 2017, she saw what few were willing to admit: the future would not be shaped by information, but by how we think, adapt, and relate as humans in an AI-driven world. She chose to step away from legacy to build what came next.
For over three decades, Lina Ashar has been one of education’s most fearless disruptors, challenging how the world understands learning and childhood. She has always believed the future of education is not just preparation for life, but healing for humanity. Every adult carries their own childhood into the classroom, and unless we become conscious of it, we pass it forward.
Through Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High, she pioneered experiential learning and open-book exams long before the system caught up, setting the tone for the next generation of schools in India. But by 2017, she saw what few were willing to admit: the future would not be shaped by information, but by how we think, adapt, and relate as humans in an AI-driven world. She chose to step away from legacy to build what came next.
For over three decades, Lina Ashar has been one of education’s most fearless disruptors, challenging how the world understands learning and childhood. She has always believed the future of education is not just preparation for life, but healing for humanity. Every adult carries their own childhood into the classroom, and unless we become conscious of it, we pass it forward.
Through Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High, she pioneered experiential learning and open-book exams long before the system caught up, setting the tone for the next generation of schools in India. But by 2017, she saw what few were willing to admit: the future would not be shaped by information, but by how we think, adapt, and relate as humans in an AI-driven world. She chose to step away from legacy to build what came next.
About Lina
About Lina
Advisory Member at TAISI.
Advisory Member at TAISI.
Twice Tedx speaker, author of 2 books with Penguin.
Twice Tedx speaker, author of 2 books with Penguin.
Third book signed with Harper Collins.
Third book signed with Harper Collins.
Lina Ashar’s honors include the EducationWorld Lifetime Achievement in Education Leadership (2014).
Lina Ashar’s honors include the EducationWorld Lifetime Achievement in Education Leadership (2014).
Received IEDRA Lifetime Achievement Award for Educational Excellence (2009).
Received IEDRA Lifetime Achievement Award for Educational Excellence (2009).
Recipient of the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Education.
Recipient of the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Education.
Featured on BW Businessworld’s 2026 “Most Influential Women” list reflecting her impact on child-centered learning.
Featured on BW Businessworld’s 2026 “Most Influential Women” list reflecting her impact on child-centered learning.
About Lina
Advisory Member at TAISI.
Twice Tedx speaker, author of 2 books with Penguin.
Third book signed with Harper Collins.
Lina Ashar’s honors include the EducationWorld Lifetime Achievement in Education Leadership (2014).
Received IEDRA Lifetime Achievement Award for Educational Excellence (2009).
Recipient of the A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Education.
Featured on BW Businessworld’s 2026 “Most Influential Women” list reflecting her impact on child-centered learning.
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Why Lina Chose Conscious Learning
The Future of Education is Designed for Higher Human Consciousness
Why Lina Chose Conscious Learning
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Awards & Accolades
A.P.J Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Education 2018
A.P.J Abdul Kalam Award for Excellence in Education 2018
Most Influential Educator 2023- by Education Today
Most Influential Educator 2023- by Education Today
Founder’s Journey
From a question about the human mind to a movement redefining learning
1978
A Spark of Curiosity
In Australia, a young Lina watches a documentary on the Jonestown tragedy. This moment awakens deep curiosity about behavioural and brain science, and how education can shape consciousness.
1982
The Beginning of a Calling
Lina begins her Bachelor of Education at Rusden Teacher’s College, Melbourne (now Deakin University). Her curiosity finds direction — how we learn is more powerful than what we learn.
1985
India Calls Home
During a one-year visit to India, Lina teaches at one of Mumbai’s most prestigious schools and witnesses cognitive stress and emotional fatigue in children.
She makes a vow: “One day, I will return to change how educators and parents see learning.”1986
India Calls Home
At Ferntree Gully High, Melbourne, Lina helps students choreograph “When Two Tribes Go to War.” She witnesses positive impact when learning is meaningful, children self-direct, self-regulate, and shine.
1993
The Kangaroo Jumps
After returning to India, Lina challenges every assumption of the school system. She founds the first Kangaroo Kids in Mumbai, pioneering active, experiential, and joyful learning.
1994 - 2000
The Movement Begins*
Divya Punjabi joins Lina as co-creator.
Mothers across India turn into educational entrepreneurs, spreading Kangaroo Kids across the country2000
The First School
The first Kangaroo Kids Primary School opens (now CP Goenka).
2004
Billabong High Launches
The first Billabong High International School opens in Mumbai, expanding Lina’s vision into high school education.
The network grows across India, Dubai, Qatar, and the Maldives.2006
The Lifequake
A parting of ways with the Billabongs becomes a turning point.
Lina attends *Anthony Robbins’ “Date with Destiny”* and *Dr. John Demartini’s “Breakthrough Experience”, beginning a personal journey into self-mastery, consciousness, and inner alignment.2016
The Abundance Realisation
At Peter Diamandis’ Abundance 360, Lina sees the future of exponential technologies.
She recognises that education must evolve as fast as the world it prepares children for.2017
Letting Go to Begin Again
Lina sells Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High, freeing herself to reimagine education for the age of AI and consciousness.
2020
The Great Reset
As COVID-19 halts the world, Lina begins her most ambitious research project yet — interviewing over 100 global thought leaders across neuroscience, behavioural science, education, and human potential.
2022
Dreamtime Learning is Born
The culmination of four decades of inquiry, experimentation, and purpose:
Dreamtime Learning emerges as a future-ready education operating system.2024
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2024 and Beyond – A Billion Dreams
Dreamtime Learning now powers over 100 pre-schools & high schools across India, Maldives, UAE, Saudi, Oman and beyond, impacting thousands of learners daily, and growing fast.
Founder’s Journey
From a question about the human mind to a movement redefining learning
1978
A Spark of Curiosity
In Australia, a young Lina watches a documentary on the Jonestown tragedy. This moment awakens deep curiosity about behavioural and brain science, and how education can shape consciousness.
1982
The Beginning of a Calling
Lina begins her Bachelor of Education at Rusden Teacher’s College, Melbourne (now Deakin University). Her curiosity finds direction — how we learn is more powerful than what we learn.
1985
India Calls Home
During a one-year visit to India, Lina teaches at one of Mumbai’s most prestigious schools and witnesses cognitive stress and emotional fatigue in children.
She makes a vow: “One day, I will return to change how educators and parents see learning.”1986
India Calls Home
At Ferntree Gully High, Melbourne, Lina helps students choreograph “When Two Tribes Go to War.” She witnesses positive impact when learning is meaningful, children self-direct, self-regulate, and shine.
1993
The Kangaroo Jumps
After returning to India, Lina challenges every assumption of the school system. She founds the first Kangaroo Kids in Mumbai, pioneering active, experiential, and joyful learning.
1994 - 2000
The Movement Begins*
Divya Punjabi joins Lina as co-creator.
Mothers across India turn into educational entrepreneurs, spreading Kangaroo Kids across the country2000
The First School
The first Kangaroo Kids Primary School opens (now CP Goenka).
2004
Billabong High Launches
The first Billabong High International School opens in Mumbai, expanding Lina’s vision into high school education.
The network grows across India, Dubai, Qatar, and the Maldives.2006
The Lifequake
A parting of ways with the Billabongs becomes a turning point.
Lina attends *Anthony Robbins’ “Date with Destiny”* and *Dr. John Demartini’s “Breakthrough Experience”, beginning a personal journey into self-mastery, consciousness, and inner alignment.2016
The Abundance Realisation
At Peter Diamandis’ Abundance 360, Lina sees the future of exponential technologies.
She recognises that education must evolve as fast as the world it prepares children for.2017
Letting Go to Begin Again
Lina sells Kangaroo Kids and Billabong High, freeing herself to reimagine education for the age of AI and consciousness.
2020
The Great Reset
As COVID-19 halts the world, Lina begins her most ambitious research project yet — interviewing over 100 global thought leaders across neuroscience, behavioural science, education, and human potential.
2022
Dreamtime Learning is Born
The culmination of four decades of inquiry, experimentation, and purpose:
Dreamtime Learning emerges as a future-ready education operating system.2024
2024 and Beyond – A Billion Dreams
Dreamtime Learning now powers over 100 pre-schools & high schools across India, Maldives, UAE, Saudi, Oman and beyond, impacting thousands of learners daily, and growing fast.
What Lina Has To Say
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Input Output Of DTL Acronyms
Internally Driven
Collaboratively to shift the world
Internally Driven
Collaboratively to shift the world
Mastering
The art of engagement
Mastering
The art of engagement
Mastering
The art of engagement
Most suited parents
Most suited parents
Most suited parents
School with open entry
School with open entry
School with open entry
Ask
The right question
Ask
The right question
Ask
The right question
Transactional
to transformational
Transactional
to transformational
Autonomy
Agency and voice & choice
Autonomy
Agency and voice & choice
Voices Behind the Dreamtime Blueprint
Voices Behind the Dreamtime Blueprint
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Sherly Rajan Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050.
Enquiry : +91 93727 60727
© 2026 Dreamtime Learning. All rights reserved.
Sherly Rajan Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050.
Enquiry : +91 93727 60727
© 2026 Dreamtime Learning. All rights reserved.