The efficacy of online education is one of many challenges that need to be addressed. In this issue, we have gathered opinions and insights from various quarters for the education system to take these discussions further. We hope our efforts to bring such diverse topics will help you keep up with the latest trends in the education sector.
Creating the Next Generation of Leaders
GEMS American Academy, Qatar (GAAQ) was incepted under GEMS Education’s flagship American school in the country. GAAQ has been standing true to its mission of becoming one of the best schools worldwide and producing learners who are purposeful, tenacious, innovative, and respectful leaders.
Curtis M. Clough, Superintendent of School, Hageman Municipal Schools, New Mexico, United States
Curtis Clough is a 33-year educator in four different states, encompassing public and post-secondary education positions.
Shady Elkassas, Director of Innovation, AlIttihad National Private School, UAE
Shady is a multiple award-winning and passionate Egyptian educator working in United Arab Emirates. He is a winner of Khalifa Award of Education Excellence, and Middle East Education Influencer Award winner.
Dr. Sheeba Jojo, Vice Principal, GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai, UAE
Dr. Sheeba Jojo is a proud alumnus of GEMS Our Own English High School – Dubai (OOD) and she believes that she is one of the luckiest people ever to come back to work in her dear Alma Mater.
Amal Al Abdallah, Teacher, AlIttihad National Private School, UAE
Amal Al Abdallah holds a bachelor’s degree in physics and a master’s degree in education. She graduated with honours and was awarded a golden visa.
Catherine O'Farrell, Founding Partner, Incluzun, UAE
Catherine has been working in education and inclusion for almost 20 years and is passionate about developing opportunities under UN SDGs 4 and 8. She has worked with international and national committees from the Global Sustainability Network to the Ministry of Education in the UAE to push for a more sustainable and inclusive world.
Nitin Patwa, Deputy Dean, S.P Jain Center of Management, UAE
Professor Nitin Patwa is deputy dean of the undergraduate program at SP Jain School of Global Management in Dubai which offers a unique try city undergraduate program in Dubai, Mumbai, Singapore, and Sydney with a diversity of approximately twenty different nationalities.
Eric Wei, Senior Sales Director, ViewSonic
Eric Wei is the Sr. Sales Director of ViewSonic Asia Pacific. He has been a part of the ICT (Information and Communications Technology) industry for over 18 years.
Devdeep Guha, Senior Marketing Specialist
Devdeep Guha is a senior marketing professional based in Dubai, UAE having strong experience in K-12 International School sector. He has successfully lead brand re-positioning, advertising and communication functions in leading K-12 international educational organizations in Dubai.
Sirin Mohamed, Senior School Operations Specialist
Sirin Mohamed is an experienced School Operations Professional passionate about a child-centred ‘safe-learning environment’. He has been working with various schools across the UAE for over a decade and is well-versed with local Education authority statutes.