IBUTORS ...
Simon Noakes
Simon is the CEO and Founder of Interactive Schools . A father of 4 , he founded Interactive Schools in 2006 . He utilizes his experience and passion for strategic marketing , thought leadership , social media , brand values , technology and innovative thinking to assist schools in telling their unique # SchoolStories . Tweet him @ SimonNoakes
Lisa Fatimah
As an Orton-Gillingham trained Learning Specialist , Lisa-Fátimah specializes in designing multisensory English and Spanish language development lessons , modifications and assessments for traditional and Dyslexic students . Her radio shows highlight the primacy of girls ’ education , bilingualism and world language acquisition for a global audience . Email : 1skyscholars @ gmail . com .
GUEST WRITERS
Christopher McDermott
Chris is a highly experienced education professional , and has worked as a teacher and Principal in both primary and secondary sectors . He has been a principal of outstanding schools in London and Dubai . Chris is currently the Founding Principal at Oaktree Primary School , Dubai .
Joe Fatheree
Joe teaches media production and innovation at the Effingham High School in Illinois , US . He is the recipient of several education awards . His fresh approach to teaching and learning made him a key contender and top 10 finalist in the Global Teacher Prize 2016 .
Malachy McGrogan
Malachy is a teacher at Dubai English Speaking College . An enthusiast for everything tech , he enjoys engaging and challenging students through the use of new and emerging technologies . Drones , 3d printing , Minecraft , and Raspberry Pi ' s are some of the tools that he uses to teach .
Graham Norris
Graham is presently a principal inspector in the Middle East . As HM Assistant Chief Inspector and Assistant Director , he created and led school inspection systems and improvements for Scottish education . Graham is a leading international specialist in transformational change for education services and school performance .
Dr Kenneth Wesson
Dr Wesson is the author of the “ ST2REAM ” model . He is a former faculty member and administrator in higher education . He delivers keynote addresses to educators , administrators and educational organizations throughout the United States and overseas on STEM / ST2REAM education and the neuroscience of learning .
Natasha FEGHALI
Natasha is an English / French Second Language Specialist teacher , DELF / DALF French instructor and AIM educator from Canada . She is the recipient of the Caring Canadian Medal in 2015 for her work in the community and education . She currently lives and teaches in Kuwait .
Thomas Edge
Tom is an innovative educator at JESS Jumeirah , where he has harnessed a wide range of digital technologies and transformed the way students learn . He has written for iPad Educators and his work with the Classcraft platform was featured at the GESS Dubai 2016 . Twitter : @ classedgetech