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.
GEMS World Academy - Dubai 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 - Chair CEO/Superintendent Dubai American Academy (Chair) |
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Mr. Rizwaan Ahmed Chief Financial Officer Varkey Group and GEMS Global |
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Mr. David Fitzgerald GEMS Vice President – IB/ Education(GEMS) |
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Dr. Louise Lambert Researcher and Program Developer in Happiness and Wellbeing |
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Mrs. Raquel Warner Assistant Professor Mohammed bin Rashid School of Gov. (GWA Parent) |
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Dr. Mansoor Faghihy Medical Doctor (GWA Parent) |
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Mrs. Pooja Kedia Parent Representative (GWA Parent) |
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Mr. Omar Abu Sharif CEO of HUNA Ltd (a Financial Services Company) |
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Dr Saima Rana CEO / Head of School GEMS World Academy – Dubai (Ex Officio) |
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Ms. Megan La Caze Director of Teaching and Learning (GWA Staff) Read Bio |
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Mr. Ronan Dawes GWA Student Council President - (GWA Student) |
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Miss. Siena McKenna GWA Student Council President - (GWA Student) |