Staff Directory

Staff are listed in alphabetical order by first name. To find a particular staff member by Name: search by Last or First name in the keyword box and press the tner key or click on the search button. For school specific departments use the drop down list to filter by school sections and subjects.

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  Kenza Baouche

  French Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School
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  Mahammad Husain Ansari

  Gardener

  Departments: Administration
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  Krishna Debdash

  General Maintenance

  Departments: Administration
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  Ali Imdad Ali

  General Maintenance

  Departments: Administration

  Secondary Title: School Gardener
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  Sharif Ullah

  General Maintenance

  Departments: Primary School, Administration
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  Rodante Sambat

  General Maintenance Operative

  Departments: Administration
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  Mohammad Ansari

  General Maintenance Operative

  Departments: Administration
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  Sukhwinder Karam Singh

  General Maintenance Operative

  Departments: Administration
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  Vanessa Macapia

  Grade 1 SKE

  Departments: Primary School, Administration
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  Adele Stanbury

  Grade 1 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Adele was born in Yorkshire, in the United Kingdom, and has also lived in Zambia, South Africa with her family. Adele graduated from Edith Cowan University in Perth in 1986 with a Diploma of Teaching. Adele also holds a Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Public Relations and a Minor in Education. She has since spent many years living and teaching in Australia. Adele is married to Darren and has two teenage children, Nikita and Thomas.
  This is Adele’s first International posting, joining Ajman Academy in 2017. Adele has taught all year levels across the Elementary school in Western Australia, Queensland and Victoria in Australia, with over 25 years of teaching experience. She has a passion for teaching younger children and has a strong interest in improving children’s literacy. Adele has relished the challenge of teaching different curriculums and working with new teachers, parents and students. Her strength lies in her ability to communicate easily and effectively with people, and in wanting to get to know them at both a professional and more personal level.
  Her passion is travel, and Adele has a thirst for exploring new places and for meeting new people! She has a love of dance and music. Adele enjoys walking, swimming, zumba, yoga and pilates. As a result of travel, she has developed a love of photography.
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  Tamara Salkhady

  Grade 1 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Tamara was born and raised in Jordan. She graduated from Jordan University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy. Tamara has worked in Jordan for two years, and in UAE for six years. She has been in the UAE since 2012 and has worked at Al Mawakeb School in Dubai. She is married and has one daughter.
  Tamara has the potential to understand and apply different teaching methods. She can motivate and inspire students to be able to succeed. She can take care of their health and safety and nourish their knowledge and understanding.
  
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  Kedhuri Naicker

  Grade 2 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Mrs Kedhuri was born and raised in South Africa. She achieved her Bachelor of Education degree at Edgewood University in Kwa- Zulu Natal. After completing two years of teaching in South Africa, she ventured out to work in UAE and taught at an International School in Sharjah. She has since gone on to teach at several primary schools around the UAE. She now has eight years of teaching experience and enjoys encouraging her students to expand their boundaries to developing critical thinking skills further.
  Mrs. Kedhuri’s inclusive approach to teaching ensures that all children work at their best ability and move forward throughout each lesson efficiently. She is a dedicated, hard-working person; who is enthusiastic to be in this profession and is proud to be working at Ajman Academy.
  
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  Amna Safyan

  Grade 3 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Amna was born and raised in the United Kingdom where she studied and gained a Bachelors in Education. She has also spent 10 years working in a school setting in various roles. When looking for a new adventure she moved to the UAE with her husband, who is also a teacher and worked at Gems Wesgreen International School in Sharjah for 5 years.
  
  While at Wesgreen she developed her skills in teaching Grade 2 and also took on the role of the Curriculum lead for Math where she worked strategically to raise the standards for the children in her year group. The underpinning factor of every part of her practice is ensuring that the children in her care feel safe, loved, valued and confident to take risks and have a go. Amna’s students can expect a teacher who is consistent and fair, whilst being positive, caring and genuinely interested in their growth as future citizens.
  
  Amna’s role as an educator is to use her knowledge of high-quality teaching and learning to relentlessly inspire children to have a natural inquisition and desire to learn. She believes that alongside the academic skills that we endeavour to nurture in our children, it is of paramount importance that we teach them life skills and personal qualities by being a role model for kindness, determination and respect.
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  Andrew Lewis

  Grade 4 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Andrew was born in Newport, South Wales. He wanted to be a teacher from an early age, after being inspired by a sports-mad teacher he had in his primary school. He Qualified with a Bachelor of Education degree (B. Ed Hons) in June 1991 from the University of Wales and has been teaching ever since. He worked in two schools in South Wales for a total of 16 years and was a class teacher and a coordinator for science, maths, ICT, and PE. In 2001 he became a Deputy Headteacher and had that role for six years before moving to Ras Al Khaimah in 2007.
  
  Andrew joined RAKESS ( now RAK Academy) in 2007, initially as a class teacher and then as Deputy Head. He worked there until 2018 and was then privileged to open a new school for RAK Academy in Al Rams as Head of school. Andrew is married to Caroline and has two children, Nadia who is in the UK studying Psychology at University, and Cian, who will begin his A levels this year and is an outstanding rugby player. He also admits that his wife Caroline is by far the most creative member of the family!
  
  Andrew is a firm believer that every pupil has a talent, whether it be in maths, science, languages, sport, or the arts and it is a teacher's responsibility to identify that talent and help pupils reach their full potential. He hopes to inspire children in the same way he was inspired as a boy, by providing enjoyable, engaging lessons within a fun environment. He loves to see pupils being curious and asking questions. He is also a firm believer in pupil's respecting themselves and others.
  
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  Jonathan David Thomas

  Grade 4 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Jonathan is from Wales and it is his passion to see students express themselves. He has a degree in Drama and a Postgraduate in Education. He has taught in the UAE for 8 years in two different schools in Sharjah and Dubai. He has been involved with different theatrical companies in Dubai. He enjoys seeing students gain self-belief and the art of effective communication through drama and theatre.
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  Darren Stanbury

  Grade 5 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Darren was born in Perth, Western Australia. He is married to Adele and has two teenaged children, Nikita and Thomas. He attended Edith Cowan University in Perth and graduated in 1986 with a Diploma of teaching. Darren went on to further educational studies with a Bachelor of Education, Graduate Diploma of Arts in Religious Education and more recently in 2006 a Master of Education.
  Darren has been fortunate enough to have been involved in Elementary education for 30 years and has worked in three states within Australia as a teacher and administrator. Darren has had leadership roles as a Deputy Principal and has had 16 years as a principal in four different primary schools in Australia. In 2017, Darren and Adele extended their teaching horizons moving to Ajman Academy, their first International teaching position.
  Darren has developed many skills over the years and particularly enjoys working with other teachers in the field of coaching and mentoring and believes in a collaborative approach to education.
  In his spare time, Darren enjoys tennis, golf, hiking, cycling, travelling and spending time with his family.
  
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  Zane Pottow

  Grade 5 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Zane Pottow is originally from Durban, South Africa and has obtained a Bachelor of Education degree through the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, to teach the intermediate/senior phase. He moved to the UAE in 2012 as a classroom teacher and was promoted to Head of Year for Grade 5 and 6.
  Zane has a passion for working with students and helping them grow in and out of the classroom. He feels that all students deserve to be listened to and teaching needs to be adapted to meet their individual requirements/interests. In his youth, he played a lot of baseball and over the last few years, turned his sporting interests to golf. He is looking forward to getting to know each student and working closely with parents to make sure each student reaches their full potential.
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  Karima Chaouch

  Head of Arabic - Primary School

  Departments: Primary School, Arabic

  Secondary Title: Arabic Teacher
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  Willem Smit

  Head of PE Department

  Departments: Primary School, Secondary School, PE
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  Zacharias David

  HOD Design and Technology

  Departments: Secondary School

  Zach graduated with honors at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka where he obtained his first degree in Industrial Technical Education (BSc (Ed) Hons). He then went on to obtain his post-graduate degree in Educational Management (MA) at Brunel University London.
  Zach’s aim of being a teacher is to make a positive impact in young people’s lives, having had a similar experience from one of his own teachers. Zach believes that every child - regardless of his/her cultural and social-economic background, physical or mental ability - has the potential to achieve and make progress. And making this possible for every child in a school, regardless of the background and natural ability, is the calling of any school leader. It is this belief that prompted Zach to obtain the National Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
  Zach has worked for twenty-seven years as a teacher and school leader across a range of establishments, including a Sixth Form college, independent secondary schools, maintained schools in Africa and the United Kingdom, plus three years in the private industrial sector.
  In his spare time, Zach loves to travel, read, cycle, take part in outdoor activities, and spend time with friends and family.
  
  
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  Shradha Jose

  HR Department

  Departments: Administration
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  Suzan Maki

  Human Resources Manager

  Departments: Leadership, Administration
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  Luke David O'Neil

  I&S Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School

  Luke has five years of teaching experience internationally including placements in China and the UK. Initially,he worked as a Primary Teacher in China before returning to the UK to retrain as a Secondary Teacher specialising in Geography. He has worked for the last two years at an English school in Sharjah as the House Co-ordinator.
  
  Luke was born and spent his formative years in England. He graduated from University with a BSc in Physical Geography and spent two years teaching in China before returning to England to complete his PGCE in Secondary Education. Luke achieved Qualified Teacher Status in teaching Geography. He has undertaken multiple volunteer placements in Cambodia and South Africa which inspired his love and passion for teaching.
  
  Luke believes that building strong positive relationships with students is vital to making education an enjoyable experience in a safe environment where they can thrive. By understanding the students, he can tailor learning to their needs to help nurture them to achieve their full potential.
  
  Luke is a keen traveller and has already visited 45 different countries. He shares his knowledge and experience from his travels into his teaching and brings subjects to life. Luke has a passion for football, is keen to be involved in coaching the school football teams and help them to participate in any tournaments and matches outside of school. He plays football in the EFA League in Dubai, enjoys a variety of racquet sports and frequents the gym.
  
  
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  Waheed Akhtar

  ICT Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School

  Waheed was born and raised in London. He graduated from Kingston University with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. Waheed then completed his PGCE at the University of Bedford. He has since spent nine years working at Leyton Sixth Form College as a teacher of IT and Computer Science as well as being E-Learning coordinator. 
  Waheed enjoys making use of technology to help facilitate learning and has overseen new initiatives such as iPads and
  Google Classroom into his school. He is always looking for new ideas and enjoys helping and supporting other teachers and
  students in the use of technology to help facilitate learning. 
  He is a passionate teacher who likes to encourage, support and motivate his students. He believes every student is unique
  and has the potential to achieve their goals. He wants to keep himself up to date with his subject knowledge and the latest
  technology by attending professional development days. 
  In his spare time, Waheed enjoys cycling, playing football and he enjoys travelling all around the world. He most recently visited Croatia and Plitvice National Park. He had the opportunity to visit Dubai once before when he brought a group of students from London on a school trip.
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  Rani Rajani

  ICT Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School, ICT
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  Kerry-Lee Schroeter

  Inclusion Lead. Technology Integration Specialist

  Departments: AEN

  Secondary Title: Whole School

  Kerry-Lee was born and raised in South Africa, where she graduated from the University Of Fort Hare in the Eastern Cape with a Bachelors Of Education Primary and a specialisation in Foundation Phase. Kerry-lee has worked in the UAE since 2016 where she has been a teacher at Ajman Academy in grades 3 and 5. Kerry-Lee is currently the Technology Integration Specialist for the whole school.
  Kerry-Lee is an Apple Professional Learning Specialist and works closely with Apple Education UAE in training Educators across the country and supporting technology innovation in schools. Kerry-lee has completed the INCYTE international program in mentoring of teacher's alongside TEMSC.
  
  Kerry-Lee is an enthusiastic Teacher who is passionate about creating an ethos for her students that supports and encourages creativity, international mindfulness and success. Kerry-Lee enjoys engaging with her students and inspiring them to become critical thinkers. She aims to influence her students in their academics and allow them to become motivated to reach their full potential. Kerry-Lee believes in creating a learning environment that has a positive and safe ethos. Kerry-Lee believes that students strive when they become part of the learning, and teaching process, providing them real-life experiences and enabling them to discover their passion and talents.
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  Ahmad Al Hmidi

  Islamic Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School, Arabic, Islamic
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  Rania Shibane

  Islamic Teacher

  Departments: Islamic

  Rania Shibane is an Islamic teacher; she was born and raised in Damascus, graduated from Damascus University and had a PGDE from Ajman University. She has worked in Syria as a homeroom teacher and in the UAE as an Islamic teacher since 2011.
  She has attended many PYP workshops, and she is a certified Apple Teacher.
  She believes that educating is about setting a good example and that this method is more effective in students than any anything else. Her role in life is to build a generation proud of his Islamic moral values and openminded to other cultures.
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  Bakr Al Ahmad

  Islamic Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School, Arabic, Islamic

  Bakr was born in Syria and has a Bachelor in Islamic Education from Damascus University.
  With twelve years experience in Syria and the United Arab Emirates, he has attended many different training sessions and workshops, which have taught, teaching morals and teacher development as well as how to teach children with learning difficulties. Bakr has also attended training on how to improve a student’s recital of the Qur'an (Tajweed) as the Prophet Mohammed, peace and blessings be upon him, recited.
  Bakr has the skills to deal with different age groups. He can discover the strengths of the student and encourages that student to build upon those strengths.
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  Coba Burger

  KG1 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Secondary Title: Grade Leader