About Us – Donum Education

The Story Behind Donum

Meet the Teacher Behind Donum

Zac Brygel, Founder & Educator

Zac Brygel is an Australian teacher who has spent six years teaching in Australian Primary and Secondary schools, whilst also tutoring privately. Since the large-scale emergence of generative AI in schools and the workplace, Zac realised that schools are not properly equipped to:

Teach their teachers how to use AI to improve lesson planning, administration work, and parent communication.
Properly personalise education with AI and make it more engaging.
Teach their students how to use AI ethically, safely and effectively to support their studies.
Teach their students the crucial AI skills they need to thrive in future workplaces dominated by AI.
Adjust curriculum, homework and assessments to be relevant and safe in the AI age.

Zac’s intention is simple – to fill these gaps by providing targeted, research-based AI workshops for teachers, and by developing a wide range of relevant, practical AI software solutions for students, parents, and teachers.

Our mission

To prepare students and teachers for the future of AI-powered education through responsible and practical AI tools, workshops, and learning strategies. We help schools use AI responsibly, confidently, and effectively.

The Meaning Behind Donum

A Gift Passed Through Generations

The story about Donum Education begins with the name itself. Donum comes from the Latin word “gift,” and for Zac it reflects the belief that education is one of the greatest gifts a student can receive. Education is not a shortcut or a transaction. Instead, education should build confidence, discipline, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

The name Donum honours Zac’s grandfather Don, a lifelong learner whose humility, curiosity, discipline and love of learning helped shape Zac’s values and outlook on education.

Don is believed to be named after cricket legend Sir Donald Bradman, which adds further meaning to the name. Ultimately, Don’s great example inspires us to strive for excellence with every teacher and student we support.

Building a Better Future for Learning

We help schools, teachers, students and families use AI responsibly with greater confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Preparing students, teachers, and parents for the future of AI-powered education through responsible and practical AI tools, workshops, and learning strategies. We help schools use AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively.