John Maurice
Founder & Expedition Lead
Beyond the Classroom Wall Expedition began as a personal vision to respond to the real challenges facing children in under-resourced communities. Through close work with schools and families, I saw that barriers to education go beyond academics and are deeply tied to social, financial, and environmental conditions. The idea grew into a purpose-driven road trip expedition designed to inspire action, mobilize support, and highlight educational inequality in a practical and relatable way. The journey itself reflects the long and often difficult path many children travel to access quality education.
I chose the road trip fundraising approach because travel has a natural power to draw attention, connect communities, and create real-time engagement. A road trip tells a story— every town visited, every person met, and every mile covered becomes part of a shared mission. Unlike indoor events that last a few hours, a long-distance journey captures continuous interest and motivates people to follow, donate, and participate. This approach also allows us to directly reach and engage rural schools, peri-urban schools, remote community schools, and informal settlement schools, where educational needs are often most urgent and support can create the greatest impact.
Learning Facilitator
[Male Teacher Name]
An experienced educator passionate about learner engagement, classroom development, and mentorship. Supports educational interaction during school visits and helps connect real-world experiences with practical learning.
Racheal
A dedicated education professional focused on inclusive learning, student mentorship, and girl-child empowerment. Supports learner participation and meaningful educational engagement during school outreach activities.
Motivational Speaker
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[Speaker Name]
A passionate public speaker committed to inspiring learners and communities through messages focused on education, resilience, leadership, and personal growth.
Tour and Travel Expert
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[Travel Expert Name]
An experienced travel and logistics professional specializing in route planning, movement coordination, and expedition operations. Supports safe and efficient travel management throughout the journey.
Field Operations Coordinator
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[Coordinator Name]
A field coordination professional experienced in managing schedules, logistics, and operational communication. Ensures smooth coordination of daily expedition activities and school engagements.
Hospitality Coordinator
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[Hospitality Coordinator Name]
A hospitality and accommodation support professional responsible for ensuring safe, organized, and comfortable lodging arrangements during the expedition.
Vehicle Mechanic / Technical Support Specialist
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[Mechanic Name]
An automotive technical support specialist experienced in vehicle maintenance, inspection, and roadside mechanical support. Helps ensure safe and reliable expedition mobility across different terrains.
Risk Assessment Officer
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[Risk Officer Name]
A safety and risk management professional focused on identifying operational risks, strengthening preparedness, and supporting safe field engagement throughout the expedition.
Medical & First Aid Support
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[Medical Officer Name]
A health support professional trained in basic medical response and first aid preparedness. Supports team wellbeing and emergency response during field activities and travel.
Security & Field Safety Support
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[Security Officer Name]
A field safety support professional focused on maintaining secure and well-coordinated environments during travel, school visits, and community engagement activities.
Insurance Representative
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[Insurance Officer Name]
An insurance and risk support professional responsible for coordinating travel, health, and vehicle protection coverage throughout the expedition journey.
Social Media & Promotion Expert
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[Media Officer Name]
A digital communication specialist experienced in storytelling, online engagement, and social media visibility. Supports public awareness and communication throughout the expedition.
Visual Documentation Officer
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[Documentation Officer Name]
A photography and videography professional focused on documenting the expedition journey, school visits, and community stories through visual media.
Educational Software, Websites & Digital Content
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[ Systems Support Lead – Name]
A digital learning and systems support professional focused on educational technology, digital visibility, and online learning support initiatives that strengthen educational access and outreach.
Partnerships & Liaison Officer
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[Liaison Officer Name]
A partnership and stakeholder engagement professional responsible for coordinating communication and relationship-building with schools, communities, and supporting organizations.
Accountant
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[Accountant Name]
A finance and accounting professional responsible for budgeting, expenditure tracking, financial reporting, and supporting accountability throughout the expedition.
Monitoring & Evaluation Officer
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[M&E Officer Name]
A monitoring and evaluation professional focused on documenting expedition impact, tracking engagement outcomes, and supporting structured reporting and accountability systems.
Educational Software & Website Designer
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[Software & Web Designer Name]
A digital solutions and website development professional focused on creating educational platforms, school visibility websites, and digital content systems that support learning, communication, and educational outreach. Helps strengthen the expedition’s long-term impact through technology-driven educational engagement.
Beyond the Classroom Wall Expedition is made possible through the collective dedication of individuals who believe in education as a pathway to opportunity. Together, this team brings vision, skill, and commitment to a shared mission of supporting learners and transforming educational experiences.