Diane Claver serves as the Head of School for iCademy Middle East, bringing over twenty years’ experience in online and blended-model education as a teacher, special education coordinator, and academic leader.

Under her leadership, iCademy became one of the first online schools to be accredited by the prestigious New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in 2017. Throughout her career, Diane has been committed to providing innovative and personalized learning experienced for students, working to ensure that iCademy provides a high-qualify education to students from around the world. Her vision has helped to shape the school into a vibrant and dynamic learning community, where students are challenged to reach their full potential.

Diane holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Arizona State University, and a Master of Public Health with an emphasis in policy from A.T. Still University, as well as graduate studies in Curriculum and Instruction from Northwest Nazarene University. She is a previous winner of the “Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education”, a UAE education leadership award.

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.

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.

Josh Doubleday serves as an experienced school leader with over a decade of international experience across various educational programs. He has held key roles such as Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Students, and Athletic Director, contributing to both academic and operational success. Josh has also led initiatives in student safeguarding, health and safety, and experiential learning.

Josh holds a Master’s degree from Walden University in Minnesota, a Bachelor’s from York University in Toronto, and another Bachelor’s from the University of Windsor. Josh is currently advancing his expertise through a Post Graduate Program in School Leadership at Harvard University Business School.

Karlien Senekal is a dedicated education professional who has served as iCademy’s Knowledge Hub Inclusion Manager, and previously as Head of High School and the iCad Plus program. With a commitment to fostering academic excellence, inclusivity, and community engagement, Karlien brings over 26 years’ experience in education to her role as Interim Knowledge Hub Principal.

Karlien’s goal is to uphold the tradition of providing a nurturing and inspiring learning environment that empowers every student to reach their full potential. Her commitment to high-quality education for all students is complemented by her academic background, holding a Bachelor of Arts and a Higher Diploma in Education from the University of Pretoria in South Africa.

Driven by a belief in open communication and collaboration, Karlien actively cultivates strong relationships with all members of the school community. She is dedicated to enhancing the educational experience for our students and ensuring a positive and supportive atmosphere within the school.

Caroline Wheeldon-Wright is an online Student Counselor based in the UK, currently in her third year at iCademy Middle East and her twenty-third year in education. She has held various roles in UK brick-and-mortar schools and online settings, bringing extensive teaching and pastoral experience. Caroline holds a degree in English from Manchester Metropolitan University, a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Sheffield, and an MSc in Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University.

At iCademy, Caroline supports students’ mental health, social/emotional wellbeing, and academic skills, reaching a diverse global cohort. She offers individual and group sessions, providing a nurturing space focused on preventative and developmental counseling to enhance student growth and life skills.

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.

As the Regional Admissions and Marketing Manager at iCademy Middle East, Saria Hayek has had the privilege of contributing to the school’s growth and success since 2014.

Saria pursued and successfully completed both BSc and Masters degrees at Royal Holloway in London, UK, and in 2014, embarked on a new chapter by joining iCademy ME. Her role as the Regional Admissions and Marketing Manager allows her to merge two passions – education and marketing – to effectively communicate the value that iCademy brings to students and parents in the region.

Saria enjoys helping countless students and institutions with the enriching learning opportunities that iCademy Middle East offers. She firmly believes that education has the power to transform lives, and her commitment to this belief drives her work every day.

Looking ahead, she is excited about the prospects of iCademy as we continue to expand our educational horizons in the region and beyond.

Sara Constantine serves as the Registrar for iCademy Middle East and the International School of Berne Online. Originally from Texas, Sara has spent most of her career in Asia and in the Middle East. With over 15 years of experience in Registry, Admissions and Marketing, she has played a pivotal role in opening schools in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai. Sara’s extensive background includes developing and implementing strategic enrollment initiatives, enhancing student recruitment processes, and fostering strong relationships with families and educational communities.

Her dedication to education and her global perspective make her an invaluable asset to the iCademy and International School of Berne Online communities.

Smira holds a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from York University in Toronto, Canada. She has been a resident in the UAE for over 15 years, giving her valuable insights into this market. Her career blends corporate marketing expertise with experience as a teaching assistant, uniquely equipping her for her role as Community Outreach Manager at iCademy. Smira’s marketing skills enable her to develop effective outreach strategies, while her educational background allows her to understand and address the needs of the community. In her role, she focuses on building connections, raising awareness, and fostering positive change within the iCademy community.

As CEO and founder of Pansophic Learning, the global technology-based education company that operates iCademy Middle East, Ron Packard is highly regarded in his field. He is well known as an educator, entrepreneur, and visionary and is the author of ‘Education Transformation’ – a book that demonstrates why technology is critical to the future of education.

Mr Packard was the long-time CEO and founder of K12 Inc and in that role oversaw the growth of K12 from an idea to a billion dollar business. It is now one of the world’s leading education companies. Before K12, Mr Packard was vice-president of Knowledge Universe and CEO of Knowledge Schools, one of the USA’s largest early-childhood education companies.

He was instrumental in the successful investments in Learn Now, Children’s School USA, Leapfrog, TEC, and Children’s Discovery Center. He has also received the Education Industry Association’s James P. Boyle Entrepreneurial Leadership Award.

Maria Szalay brings more than 20 years of strategy, operations, and development capability to Pansophic Learning. She joined K12 in 2000 and was instrumental in growing it from a pre-revenue startup to a $900 million public company. In this time, Ms Szalay served in a variety of roles including product management, product development, operations, strategy, and corporate development.

Before joining K12, she was practice director at Operon Partners, an e-business consulting firm where she led consulting teams assisting clients with business strategy, product management, and business transformation consulting services. She worked directly in client organisations developing business plans to obtain funding, and assisted with the implementation of online initiatives, with specialized expertise in integrating these solutions with their bricks-and-mortar business.

Martha Burnige is a senior education executive with more than 10 years’ experience of working with schools and education institutions. After seven years as a lawyer in London with two leading education law firms, Stone King and Veale Wasbrough Vizards, she became the in-house lawyer for Prospects Services, a large UK education and training group with a turnover of more than £80m.

In 2013 she was recruited by a former client, Mosaica Education, an international education company operating charter schools in the US and private schools overseas, where she worked on international business development focused on the Middle East. In July 2015 Mosaica was taken over by Pansophic Learning. As Executive Vice President, Martha Burnige is responsible for all UK operations and is a trustee and a member of the executive team of Aurora Academies Trust, a group of five UK schools sponsored by Pansophic Learning.

As well as being a governing board member of iCademy Middle East, she is also a board member of the International School of Berne in Switzerland.

Rasha Shammout is a highly accomplished finance executive and General Manager with experience in the education sector. She currently serves as the Vice President of Accounting at Pansophic and General Manager of iCademy, an innovative online learning platform that provides K-12 students with personalized, engaging, and interactive learning experiences.

In her current role at iCademy, Rasha Shammout oversees the company’s accounting, and operations functions, with a focus on driving growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. She is responsible for developing and implementing financial strategies that support the company’s goals. She is known for her strategic vision, financial acumen, and commitment to innovation and excellence.

Rasha Shammout holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from George Mason University. She is a certified public accountant (CPA) and Project Management Professional (PMP). In addition to her work at iCademy, she is actively involved in supporting middle eastern entrepreneur women in her community.