This educator, writer and communicator, is a world leader in pedagogy. Robinson believes a profound transformation of the current education system is needed and maintains that the role of teachers is decisive. He argues that "It's difficult to overstate the importance of teachers in your life" and adds: "It is a multi-faceted profession, one of the most demanding jobs a person can have." As opposed to examinations and subject hierarchies, he defends creativity as one of the most important skills that schools should nurture: "It's the essence of what it means to be human." he states.