
Why Choose NextGen Kids Academy?
Located in Tampere and conducting courses in English, our programs are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all. Our academy’s mission is to Instigate, Inspire, Innovate—we are dedicated to sparking curiosity, inspiring creativity, and fostering innovation among the next generation of leaders in STEAM.
Our Expert Educators



Lily (Liliana Ahtiainen)
Principal, Head of Pedagogy & Science Teacher
liliana@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu
Nadee (Nadeesha Meegahage)
CEO, Managing Director & Robotics/Coding Teacher
nadeesha@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu
Chathu (Chathurani Jayasekara)
Design Technology Teacher
chathurani@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu
Liliana is a seasoned pedagogy developer, teacher, and teaching supervisor with over 25 years of experience in Finnish education. She holds two master’s degrees in Primary and Early Childhood Education and recently earned her professional Early Childhood Education qualification from Tampere University, securing Finnish recognition for her British master’s degrees.
Nadeesha is a PhD researcher at Tampere University, specializing in Generative Artificial Intelligence, large language models, and Machine Learning. With nearly 13 years of experience in the AI field, she brings extensive expertise. Additionally, she has taught Mathematics, Physics, Programming, and Computer Science to school children, high school students, and undergraduates.
Chathu is a seasoned educator in Science and Arts, as well as a talented designer with extensive expertise in fashion, textile, and product design. She holds a Bachelor of Design degree from Sri Lanka’s leading Technical University and brings over 10 years of experience in teaching and design innovation. Currently, she is advancing her studies by pursuing a degree in Entrepreneurship at TAMK.
Our Inspiring Administrative Team

Hansi Sayakkarage
Head of HR & Marketing hansi@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu

Sahan Peiris
Head of Finance & Business sahan@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu

Aravinda Rajage Don
Head of Logistics & Operations aravinda@nextgenexplorersacademy.eu