Airlea believes Toronto has the potential to be a leader in immersive and transformative education—one that moves beyond traditional models and embraces the power of arts, culture, and storytelling as tools for healing and connection.

In underserved communities, where creativity, storytelling, and cultural expression are already thriving, she emphasizes the need to recognize and uplift non-traditional, experiential forms of learning that foster personal growth and community empowerment. By integrating film, visual arts, music, spoken word, and interactive exhibitions into educational spaces, she envisions meaningful, memorable learning experiences that resonate far beyond the classroom.

Bridging Learning & Community:
 

• Interactive Art Galleries & Installations – Spaces that educate through experience, immersing audiences in historical, cultural, and social narratives. 

• Film & Multimedia Storytelling – Using film as an educational tool to showcase lived experiences, amplify voices, and drive social change.

• Storytelling & Community Histories – Honoring storytelling as a method of knowledge transmission, healing, and intergenerational learning.

• Culturally Relevant Education – Shifting away from outdated learning models to embrace diverse educational approaches that reflect Toronto’s multicultural communities.

By investing in arts-based education and alternative learning models, Airlea envisions a bridge between institutions and communities, ensuring that education is not just informative, but deeply transformative. Her vision redefines learning—not as a rigid system, but as a living, evolving journey that connects people to their histories, identities, and futures.