Teachers

Matthew Ellison

My name is Matthew Ellison and I have been teaching for 9 years, both in the UK and now in Dubai. About Me I am a dedicated practitioner who has a passion for child-focused learning, both in terms of developing pupils’ academic abilities and their …

Liam Allen

As well as challenging, I firmly believe school should be a fun, happy and friendly environment. About Me Prior to moving to the UAE, I studied towards a PGCE in Primary Education and undertook my teacher training in Manchester, United Kingdom- where I have previously …

Nicola Stancliffe

About Me I am originally from the Wirral in England however I studied and lived in Birmingham for five years once I left secondary school. I studied Primary Education at Birmingham City University where I achieved my qualitied teacher status. Outside of school, I enjoy …

Lucy Williams

To inspire children to be creators, future thinkers, innovators and problem solvers with a positive outlook on life. About Me Having completed an undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Studies and Postgraduate Diploma in Early Years from the University of the West of England, I was …

Emma Devine

The number one rule in my classroom is “it is good to make mistakes because it means that we are learning”. About Me My name is Emma Devine and I am really looking forward to going into my second year at SBS and moving up …

Irene McNulty

My name is Irene McNulty from Ireland, otherwise known as ‘The Emerald Isle’. I thoroughly enjoy teaching in the Early Years, and providing children with a love of learning. About Me I am originally from a place called Donegal, in the North West of Ireland. …

Jessica Kendal

About Me Hello, my name is Jessica Kendal, I have been a teacher for 12 years and have called the UAE home for 11 of those years. I joined GEMS Wellington Academy in 2012 as an FS teacher and then moved to Latifa School for …

Patricia Torres

About Me Hi my name is Patricia Torres and I was born in El Salvador and immigrated to Australia when I was 2 years old. I grew up in Canberra, Australia and attended the University of Canberra where I received my Bachelor of Education. Once …

Brian Horwell

Contact Me About Me I moved to Dubai with my wife and two children in 2014, and as well as working within the busy international school environment, I have been lucky enough to continue working with a variety of colleagues across a range of schools, …

Dawn Nash

I believe that education should provide children with equal access to the curriculum, encouraging them to work to the best of their ability and enabling them to reach their full potential in a stimulating environment. About Me I was born in the UK but I …

Matthew Ellison

Liam Allen

Nicola Stancliffe

Lucy Williams

Emma Devine

Irene McNulty

Jessica Kendal

Patricia Torres

Brian Horwell

Dawn Nash

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