Soya Thippawal | Music Teacher
St. Gabriel's School for the Hearing Impaired

Soya Thippawal is a passionate music teacher at St. Gabriel's School, known for her dedication to inclusive and innovative education. With a background in music education, she develops creative teaching approaches that empower students with diverse learning needs to express themselves through music, both in the classroom and within the wider community. Soya is also a strong advocate for the safe and ethical use of artificial intelligence in special education, exploring how emerging technologies can enhance accessibility, encourage creativity, and promote student wellbeing while remaining grounded in human-centred practice. At EDUtech 2026, Soya will share her teaching strategies and demonstrate how tools such as Suno AI can be used to support student creativity. She will showcase student examples that highlight the ease of use and accessibility that Suno AI provides for learners in special needs settings.