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
Debbie Hamilton-
Bogues
Debbie has almost 30 years of teaching experience across mainstream and special education settings. She considers herself a global teacher. She has taught in Jamaica, USA, England, Qatar and now UAE. She has a passion for working with and for students with SEN. She is currently a SENO at a school in Al Ain.
Neil Bunting
Neil Bunting is currently Head of Secondary at Greenfield Community School in Dubai. He is an experienced international school leader from the UK, with expertise in setting up new school ventures and leading successful school change in Indonesia, Oman and Saudi Arabia. Neil is an experienced conference presenter, education columnist and a regular contributor to the IB Community Blog
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 Tassos Anastasiades
Dr Anastasiades has over 34 years of experience in education. He is currently the Director at Ajman Academy and has held leadership roles in the UK, Zambia, Cyprus, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Malaysia and China.
Zoe Green
Mrs Green is a highly qualified education professional. She has taught and held various leadership roles at the primary and secondary levels for over 17 years. She is the CEO of Exploration Plant, LLC, a for-profit business that provides science exploration summer camps and develops leadership skills in students.
Elaine Stallard
Elaine is the CEO of Winter’ s International School Finder, a comprehensive digital directory of English-speaking schools across the world. The company was founded after Elaine realised there was a huge gap in the market for a portal that connects parents with international schools.
Anne Stearns
Anne is the Director of Music at Victoria International School of Sharjah heading the Music Academy. Her mission is to build a culture of appreciation for music in students, from various backgrounds, that may have not had the experience of learning an instrument and playing and performing in public.