Dr. Toyin Atolagbe to join the Humanitas Institute
Please join us in welcoming Dr. Atolagbe to the team!
May 14, 2026
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Dr. Toyin Atolagbe to join the Humanitas Institute
We are honored and deeply grateful to welcome Dr. Toyin Atolagbe to the Humanitas Institute as Director of Parent and Educator Relations.
One of the central pillars of our mission is to ignite greater awareness and understanding of classical education. Dr. Atolagbe brings exceptional leadership, wisdom, and a demonstrated record of success in guiding parents and educators in the formation of children within the rich tradition of classical Christian education. Through her years in school leadership, most recently as the Executive Director of Great Hearts Christian Academies, she built thriving school communities marked by excellence, strong parent partnerships, and flourishing faculty.
Growing up in Nigeria, the classical education she received was not simply a gift from her school; it was the fruit of her parents’ deliberate conviction that such a formation was the finest preparation they could offer their children. As the co-founder of the Agape International School in Nigeria, Dr. Atolagbe carries this legacy forward. Her life and work are a powerful testament that this form of education transcends time and place.
In her role as Director of Parent and Educator Relations, Dr. Atolagbe will support and guide families exploring classical education, cultivate meaningful relationships with educators and school leaders, and contribute to the storytelling and community-building efforts that advance the mission of the Humanitas Institute. We are grateful for the experience and vision she brings to this work and look forward to the many ways her leadership will strengthen and further the renewal of classical education.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Toyin Atolagbe to the Humanitas Institute.
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