Atsede is the Design Technology Teacher at In Toto London. She holds a BA (Hons) in the History of Art and Archaeology from SOAS University of London and a PGCE in Design Technology, and has 15 years' experience teaching across a wide range of subjects including Food Technology, Textiles, Graphics and Product Design. 

Alongside her teaching, Atsede is a practising textile artist specialising in surface design. She has volunteered in youth clubs in the UK and the Caribbean and has participated as an artist in creative festivals, including the New Orleans Jazz Festival; experiences which enrich her creative approach to teaching and learning.