The Local Advisory Board
“Education is a fundamental element for the development of a nation and the best investment is its youth”
The Local Advisory Board functions primarily as an advisory board and holds an important strategic role in overseeing the achievement of the school’s strategic aims and objectives.
The LAB will:
- understand and uphold the school’s and GEMS vision and values.
- monitor, advise and support the school on matters of strategy and policy.
- help monitor the school’s standards and performance.
- support the school and the Principal and seek to provide wise counsel.
GWA Local Advisory Board Members
Members are a group of experienced and skilled individuals from diverse backgrounds, who add a great deal to improve the school’s performance. Members are mindful of the role and responsibilities of the Principal, and understand and appreciate the relationship of GEMS (the company) to the school.
The LAB is not involved in financial matters, appointing staff, the day to day running of the school, admissions, individual issues or grievances, or any other matters which are the remit of GEMS or the school’s leadership.
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Mrs. Tammy Murphy - ChairCEO/Superintendent Dubai American Academy (Chair) |
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Mr. Rizwaan AhmedChief Financial Officer Varkey Group and GEMS Global |
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Mr. David FitzgeraldGEMS Vice President – IB/ Education(GEMS) |
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Dr. Louise LambertResearcher and Program Developer in Happiness and Wellbeing |
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Mrs. Raquel WarnerAssistant Professor Mohammed bin Rashid School of Gov. (GWA Parent) |
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Dr. Mansoor FaghihyMedical Doctor (GWA Parent) |
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Mrs. Pooja KediaParent Representative (GWA Parent) |
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Mr. Omar Abu SharifCEO of HUNA Ltd (a Financial Services Company) |
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Mr. Giles PruettDeputy Head of School (GWA Staff) |
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Dr Saima RanaCEO / Head of School GEMS World Academy – Dubai (Ex Officio) |
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Ms. Megan La CazeDirector of Teaching and Learning (GWA Staff) |
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Mr. Ronan DawesGWA Student Council President - (GWA Student) |
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Miss. Siena McKennaGWA Student Council President - (GWA Student) |
Scheduled LAB Meetings for 2019-20
- Meeting 1: Thursday November 21, 2019
- Meeting 2: Thursday February 20, 2020
- Meeting 3: Thursday May 28, 2020
Location: Conference Room 2, GWA Campus
Times: 3:30pm to 5:30pm
More to Explore
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Mission, Vision and Ethos
GEMS World Academy-Dubai develops inquiring, reflective and caring learners
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Campus and Location
GWA has a campus that spread out over 42,000m2 of land at the central and easy to reach Al Barsha South.
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Health & Safety at our School
GEMS Education has 60 years' experience of delivering the highest standards in Health and Safety across our schools.
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Our Team
Our diverse and cosmopolitan mix of educators and education professionals from around the world.
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Key Documents & Policies
School policies, key documents and official IB curriculum information to inform our school community
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School Timings And Attendance
Students are encouraged to be present regularly throughout the year to fully participate in the program.
