Zaina Shihabi knew that education was her passion early on in life. Prior to working in education, however, she worked in marketing, events, and later, editorial as the Mother, Baby and Child Magazine Editor. After completing a Masters in Education, a PGCE and a PhD, she enjoyed teaching for several years before moving into management.

In addition to her other degrees in education, Zaina also holds a CACHE Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (England) (Children and Young People’s Management).

Zaina Shihabi

Rawan Jaber has been in the Field of Education for the past 12 years. Rawan studied Early years Education and started her career as a teacher. After Teaching for several years, Rawan pursued her studies in Education Management and took the roles of Academic Manager, then Nursery Manager and Center Director.

Rawan has completed Cache5 Diploma in Leadership for health and social care and young People's Settings and NCFE course in assessing vocational achievement.

Rawan Jaber

Maya has emerged as a dedicated advocate for the holistic development and nurturing of young minds for the past 8 years. As a seasoned professional in the field of early years education, Maya has contributed significantly to the growth and enrichment of children's learning experiences.

Maya isn't just a practitioner, Holding a comprehensive understanding of early childhood education, she has taken her commitment to the next level by becoming a qualified course assessor. Her ability to assess and guide aspiring educators on their journey to becoming proficient early years professionals reflects her dedication to fostering excellence in the field.

Maya's journey as an Early Years Educator, Centre Director, and Course Assessor has been marked by a deep passion for nurturing young minds and a commitment to excellence. Her influence has not only shaped the lives of the children they have guided but has also contributed to the broader landscape of early childhood education.

Maya Fontien

April is a graduate of BS Psychology and worked as an Early Years educator for 11 years. Most of her career life was geared to education which gives her the opportunity to work on different curriculum. She has completed her NCFE Cache Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Workforce (Early Years Educator) and is currently completing her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education.

April's passion in teaching has brought impact not just in the lives of her students but also in every family. Her goal is to ensure that every child enjoys learning and will develop confidence and resilience all throughout the child's lifespan.

April Rodriguez

Letitia is a registered Occupational Therapist and completed her Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy at the University of Pretoria, in South Africa, in 2011. She has worked in multiple fields of Occupational Therapy including paediatrics, psychiatry, vocational rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, and community development before moving to Dubai. She completed her Cache Level 3 Diploma and worked as an early years practitioner and SENCO in different nurseries for the past 10 years.

Letitia now works as an Inclusion Specialist supporting inclusion efforts in early years settings. She believes that each child should have the opportunity to learn and develop to the best of their ability. She is eager to share her knowledge and experience with other passionate professionals seeking to step into or broaden their knowledge and skills in the field of Special Educational Needs.

Letitia Petrie

May is an Early Years Professional , qualified trainer & Positive Discipline Parent Coach with 15 years of experience in teaching, managing nurseries , training & coaching educators & nursery managers. She wanted to work in early years education for as long as she can remember, as she believes that educators have a real impact on children's lives, one that lasts a lifetime.

May has completed Cache 3 Diploma for the children & young people's workforce , Cache 5 Diploma in Leadership for health and social care and young People's Settings and NCFE course in assessing vocational achievement. In addition to the “Special Needs Diploma” from the UK & “Montessori Diploma”.

May Zalat

Sari is an Early Years manager and qualified Vocational Teacher. She has a Masters degree in Social Services, Leadership and Management, and Cache level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social care and Young People's Settings. She is NCFE level 3 trainer and assessor. She has a total of 10 years of experience in working with young children whereof 8 years experience in leadership position in early years.

Sari's experience in social- and health care has added value to her work in Early Years Education, and she has a holistic approach both in education practices and training. Her priority is to provide a quality training programme for Early Childhood teachers as a first step to ensure a holistic and child-centred early years education.

Sari Saliba