EDITOR ’ S MESSAGE ...
Teach UAE Magazine ®
CONNECT . DEVELOP . EMPOWER .
“ Success is the sum of small efforts , repeated day-in and day-out .” - Robert Collier
Welcome to our May-June 2016 issue of Teach UAE Magazine . Where has the school year gone ? We started the year in September with a visit to Kings School Dubai , where we celebrated their continued outstanding inspection ratings . In November , we sat down with Dr . Abdulla Al Karam , Director General of KHDA . We got to know him better and we also explored ways in which schools can promote happiness and well being , while still maintaining a focus on academics .
The Dubai English Speaking College was our Featured School in January . We caught up with Lisa Finch , Head of ICT and her colleague Malachy McGrogan . There , we witnessed how technology is transforming teaching and learning and promoting active student engagement . Fast-forward to March-April 2016 , where we were inspired after meeting with the effervescent , Stephen Ritz . Stephen taught us that one person can start a movement to change education and with hard work and dedication , can garner enough support , to change the world .
To say we have had an exhilarating academic year would be an understatement . We have thoroughly enjoyed visiting schools , interacting with staff and students , attending and covering all the major education events and conferences - all while creating relevant and engaging content for you , our readers . We remain eternally grateful to our Teach UAE Magazine team and our esteemed writers and guest contributors for their hard work and dedication .
This issue is designed to leave you feeling uplifted and ready to finish the school year in fine style . We trekked to Sharjah for some quality time with the principal , teachers and students of Our Own English High School Sharjah . We were impressed by the school ’ s many successes and commitment to empowering and equipping students with the requisite skills to excel academically and in extra-curricular activities .
The Global Teacher Prize is a one million dollar prize awarded annually to one deserving teacher . This prize was created to help lift the esteem of the profession . The ceremony takes place right here in the United Arab Emirates . We sat down with the top ten finalists of the 2016 Global Teacher Prize , to discuss some of the major issues facing education today and to learn more about what drives them . We hope their stories inspire you .
Our After the Bell section in this issue features a look at repatriation , summer travel tips , and useful advice to keep you healthy while you enjoy your time off school , among other exciting topics .
The school year is ending and although we will take a break from printing in July and August , we will be online at www . teachuae . com and on social media all summer long , so do include us in your summer plans .
____________________ CAROLYN LEE Editorial Director
CONTRIBUTORS Aaron Crotty , Maryann Reid , Carolyn Lee , Leisa Simapili , Betina Feuntes , Rahima Jabeen , Chassie Selouane , PreSha Barnes , Dr Thomas Gamboa Jr ., Dr Jan L . Jones , Mostafa Hassan , Giana Ulyatt , Lisa Fatimah and Simon Noakes
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