Genesco Dela Cruz

Biography

Genesco Dela Cruz is an educational leader and innovator, currently Head of ICT, Computer Science and Robotics, and Innovation Coordinator at Jumeirah College, Dubai. He is known for blending curriculum design with emerging technologies to create meaningful, student-led initiatives. Genesco founded the Student Innovation Team and helped launch projects such as a Digital Planner, a Sports Day scoring system, and The Innovation Journal. His work connects teaching, digital transformation, and leadership development. He delivers training on AI in education, digital strategy, and staff upskilling, and co-led the 2024 Innovative Scholars Workshop in partnership with the Hong Kong Innovation Council. A finalist for the GESS Education Awards in Innovation, Genesco is also part of the HP IDea Leadership Programme. With a background in creative media and a strong technical foundation, his sessions are known for offering clear strategies, practical insight, and a genuine passion for purposeful innovation in schools.