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 .