About
British teacher, school leader, children's author, and social media creator also known online as @mrgteacher and known for his viral educational content focused on ADHD, neurodiversity, and Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) education where he shares practical classroom strategies, movement breaks, and positive mental health messaging for children and teachers alike.
Before fame
He initially built a long-term career in education working directly with children who have SEMH and additional learning needs. He spent nearly a decade teaching in specialist and alternative education settings developing hands-on strategies to support emotional regulation, focus, and confidence in the classroom before he began making online content. He began posting content on Instagram and TikTok in March 2023. His content became popular very quickly as he had amassed over 1 million TikTok followers and over 300,000 Instagram followers by early 2026.
Trivia
He is open about being diagnosed with ADHD at 34 years old which he frequently references when discussing neurodiversity. His children's book ADHD: Rapped Up! was released in September 2025. He appeared on the podcast Inside Voices: A Teacher Podcast in an episode titled "Teaching Children with ADHD: An Interview With Expert Jamie Gilbert" in January 2024. He appeared on the podcast All Aboard ADHD in an episode titled "Teaching ADHD Kids" in November 2024.
Family life
He is from England. He is married and has referred to his wife as "Mrs G."
Associated with
He and Lee Parkinson are both British teachers known for making online educational content.
