GOVERNING BOARD

Name: Paula Treacy Qualifications: (BA. (Hons) Home Economics, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Position: Middle School Learning Coarch Lead.

Ms. Paula, one of our qualified SEN Teachers from Ireland at the iCad+ programme here in iCademy Middle East. Having graduated with honors from Trinity College Dublin with a Bachelor of Education in Home Economics she taught for 8 years in the Irish education system in both mainstream education and in the area of special needs. 6 years ago, Paula moved to Dubai and spent her first two years working as an Applied Behavior Analysis Therapist. Paula has been working with the iCad+ Group for 4 years now, it has been an amazing and rewarding experience for her. Every day here is truly different. The iCad+ programme is unique, just like the students there. Ms. Paula and her team, under the guidance of Ms. Jo, provide a safe and intimate environment where the students are given the opportunity to develop not just academically but personally and socially. The teams aim is to offer a diverse curriculum that covers not only academics but many essential skills such as life skills, communication, social, health and employability skills. real life, age appropriate skills and to promote future independence.

Name: Maya Sleiman Qualifications: BA Hons, Marketing North London University Position: High School Department Chair

Maya Sleiman is the High School Department Chair at iCademy Middle East. As a member of the senior leadership team she assists in the academic and operational aspects of High School and supports efforts to improve student performance. Maya is from the United Kingdom and has now been residing in Dubai for the past 15 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from North London University in the UK and holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sunderland UK. She brings significant teaching and management experience in the education field. Over the past 10 years she has assumed teaching positions educating students across different grade levels. Before her current position she served 4 years as an Academic Advisor for Middle and High School here at iCademy. She is very passionate about Education and providing student with high quality personalized education to achieve student potential.

Name: Angela Johansson Qualifications: BA. (Hons) Criminology and Sociology, United Kingdom Position: High School Lead Learning Coach Lead

Angela Johansson is from Sweden and has a Bachelor with Honors Degree from the UK in Criminology and Sociology, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education. Angela joined iCademy Middle East in 2012, and this is her 8th year working in the Learning Center. Ms. Angela is the Middle & High School Lead Learning Coach and enjoys working alongside the students in helping them reach their potential. ‘’I love teaching and seeing students’ progress and develop’’.

Name: Catriona Lane Position: M.ED. Mentoring – University of Limerick, Ireland Position: Lower and Middle School Department Chair

Caitriona Lane has worked with iCademy Middle East for 6 years, first starting as a homeroom Lower School teacher before moving to the Middle School team to work as the Life and Physical science teacher. In 2016 Caitriona became the Lead Teacher for Middle School before transitioning to her current position. Caitriona graduated from the University of Limerick, Ireland, with a Bachelor of Education in Biological Science with Physics and a Master of Education in Mentoring. During Caitriona’s 12 years of teaching experience, she has remained student focused, seeking to actively engage students and incorporate fun and creative ideas to allow her students to become proficient in science. In her leadership role she has a desire to cultivate holistic education for children throughout the world, trying to actively engage the minds of future leaders.

Name: Saria Hayek Position: BSc and MsC, Royal Holloway, London Uk Position: Regional Admissions and Marketing Manager

As the Regional Admissions and Marketing Manager at iCademy ME, I have had the privilege of contributing to our school’s growth and success since 2014. I pursued and successfully completed both my BSc and Masters degrees at Royal Holloway in London, UK and in 2014, I embarked on a new chapter by joining iCademy ME. My role as the Regional Admissions and Marketing Manager allows me to merge my two passions – education and marketing – to effectively communicate the value that iCademy ME brings to students and parents in the region. I enjoy helping countless students and institutions with the enriching learning opportunities that iCademy ME offers. I firmly believe that education has the power to transform lives, and my commitment to this belief drives my work every day. Looking ahead, I am excited about the prospects of iCademy ME as we continue to expand our educational horizons in the region and beyond.

Fiona Clark serves as the Director of Operations for iCademy Middle East, bringing over 15 years of experience in International Enrollment of students in an Online & Blended-model educational setting in the GCC, Europe and Asia. Prior to joining iCademy she worked in the Operations and Project Management field within a variety of Financial Institutions such as Royal Bank of Scotland and Skandia Life. Fiona holds a Batchelor of Science in Technology & Business studies from Strathclyde University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology from the University of St Andrews.