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.

Michelle Labra
Bus Nanny

Departments: Primary School, Administration
Mirta Rodriguez
Procurement Officer

Departments: Administration
Mohammad Abdallah Hilal Alyousef
Physics Teacher

Departments: Secondary School

Mohammad Alyousef, Born in Irbid Jordan 1986, spent his childhood in the Arabian gulf, in Saudia Arabia, where he started showing early signs of intelligence, earning top scores in all subjects during his early school years (1st grade to 10th grade), later he moved to Jordan where he continued his education finishing high school in Al Yarmouk university model school, later he earned a seat in the Yarmouk university from 2003 to 2010 acquiring a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Physics, After that he started working in the educational sector, spent three years in Jordan in public schools under the ministry of education as a physics and science teacher, followed by a year in Saudia Arabia in an international school, followed by 8 years in education in the United Arab Emirates in the state of the art institute of applied technology. In the UAE He achieved a certified teacher statue, and earned a certificate in education from Harvard university, Mohammad is married and is blessed by two beautiful children, Yousef, and Tala.
Mohammad believes that every student is a unique individual with some extraordinary ability, the role of the teacher is to identify the genius in every child, and help the student to shine in the real world, by enhancing what’s already polished and eliminating the weakness in the student’s logic, Mohammad is continuously researching and looking for new ideas on how to continue to help the students to be their best, He also regularly attends professional development courses most notably Apple training seminars and using AI in education, which contribute to him achieving these goals.
In his spare time, Mohammad loves to read, spend time with his family, socialize with friends, keep fit by going to the gym and taking part in outdoor activities.
Mohammad Ansari
Electrician

Departments: Administration
Mohammad Ansari
General Maintenance Operative

Departments: Administration
Muslima Sendad
Bus Nanny / Cleaner

Departments: Primary School, Administration
Mylene CDE Jesus
Bus Nanny / Cleaner

Departments: Secondary School, Administration
Naima Abutaha
Receptionist

Departments: Secondary School
Nelia Calamba Calipitan
School cleaner

Departments: Administration
Nerida Berjay
Teaching Assistant

Departments: Primary School, Administration

Secondary Title: KG2CJO
Nicola Mason
KG2 Teacher

Departments: Primary School

Nicola was born and raised in Liverpool, UK. She graduated from the University of Liverpool with a BA (hons) Degree in Geography, which was always one of her favourite subjects at school. She worked in finance for a year, while volunteering at a local primary school. From a young age she always wanted to be a teacher and her passion for teaching and working with children continued to grow. She decided to complete a primary PGCE (specializing in Geography) at Liverpool Hope University. She taught for 2 years at a primary school in the UK before moving to UAE in 2010. She has worked at Wesgreen International School in Sharjah since then, teaching Grades 1 and 2. She now lives in Ajman and is married with two daughters.

Nicola believes that every child is unique and loves getting to know the children in her class. She creates a safe, happy and inclusive environment within the classroom, where every child feels they have a voice. She believes in her students’ ability to shine and guides and supports them to reach their full potential. Her interest in Human Geography means she finds opportunities in all lessons to facilitate critical thinking and develop her students into global citizens.

In her free time, Nicola enjoys making memories with her children, travelling to new places and visiting Liverpool to spend time with her family. She enjoys cooking, reading and socialising with close friends.
Nirmala Bhattarai
Cleaner

Departments: Secondary School, Administration
Nour Tarek
PE Department

Departments: Primary School
Pankaj Sharma
Security

Departments: Administration
Phillip Venter
Business Studies Teacher

Departments: Secondary School

Phillip Venter
Originating from sunny South Africa, Philip is excited to join Ajman Academy.
His journey in education began with a strong academic foundation, leading him to pursue a B.com in Financial Management from RAU, complemented by a PGCE from Northwest University. He has been managing sports, cultural activities and all logistics connected to these aspects of schools since 2012, achieving considerable success along the way. In his capacity as Head of Grade, the management of his student’s well-being is one of his main functions.
His motto in life is the Greek phrase, “gnothi seauton”, which translates as “know thyself”. It is his belief that students not only need to learn how to be good citizens and how to function within a community, but they also need to learn who they are as individuals within that community.He has been a classroom teacher for nineteen years and has served in various capacities and grade levels.He thrives on the challenge of teaching students academically, but also derive great intrinsic job satisfaction from helping them to grow socially. It is his belief that his experience and passion for teaching equips him perfectly for the role you wish to fill at your school.
Beyond his professional achievements, he deeply cherish a harmonious and balanced family life. He is blessed with a beautiful wife and a wonderful son, and their well-being and happiness hold the highest regard in his life. Recognizing the importance of a balanced existence,he firmly believes that a harmonious blend of family and work life is crucial to cultivating a positive mindset and setting realistic goals in life.
Given his extensive experience, unwavering passion for education, and exceptional leadership abilities, he is excited to become part of this institution and contribute to its culture of passion, growth, and unequivocal excellence.
Precela Abrineca
Bus Nanny / Cleaner

Departments: Secondary School, Administration
Rachel Sad Sad
Teaching Assistant

Departments: Primary School, Administration

Secondary Title: Pre-KGSSA
Rajan Karki
Security

Departments: Administration
Rajinder Kaur
Bus Nanny / Cleaner

Departments: Primary School, Administration
Rani Rajani
ICT Teacher

Departments: Secondary School, ICT
Rania O Nababteh
Arabic Teacher

Departments: Arabic
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.
Rasha Barakat
Teaching Assistant

Departments: Primary School, Administration

Secondary Title: G1TSA
Rawad Al Dalal
Arabic Learning Support

Departments: Primary School, Arabic
Rawan M. Jamal
PA to the Secondary Principal

Departments: Secondary School, Administration
Reda Shokr
Supervisor of Facilities

Departments: Administration
Redwan Alkrad
Arabic Teacher

Departments: Secondary School, Arabic
Rene Mae Esau
Classroom Teacher

Departments: Primary School

Rene Esau-Jones was born and raised in South Africa and graduated from the University of the Western Cape with a bachelor’s degree in education. A few years later, she settled in the UK, teaching pupils from Kindergarten to Grade 5, gaining extensive teaching experience as a Senior Leader (NPQSL), Phase Leader and Subject Lead.
With over 20 years of teaching in the UK and looking for a new challenge and environment, she applied for and attained a teaching position in the UAE in 2020 and has happily settled here with her husband ever since.
Rene is a passionate and dedicated teacher, devoting her career to inspiring and guiding pupils towards success. She has developed a deep understanding of the importance of fostering a positive and engaging environment that promotes growth and learning. Rene believes that education can transform lives and that every child deserves access to quality teaching that supports their unique learning needs. She is committed to creating a classroom culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging pupils to become active and engaged learners.

She will utilise her past knowledge and experience at Ajman Academy, working collaboratively to help deliver a school-wide holistic approach to teaching and learning, empowering each child to achieve their full potential.

In her spare time, she enjoys fitness training, reading, and travelling, spending most of her time outdoors enjoying the UAE’s sunny climate.
Rizla Tuazon Berjay
Teaching Assistant

Departments: Primary School, Administration

Secondary Title: Grade 1 AST
Robert Alan East
Chemistry Teacher

Departments: Secondary School, Science

Secondary Title: Grade 10 Girls Mentor

Robert has 27 years of experience teaching science and chemistry to A-level in both selective and non-selective schools in the UK. For the last 11 years, he has also taught IB diploma Chemistry to international students in an academy in the UK.

Robert is resident in the south west of England and is married with three grown-up children. He has a BSc Honours degree and a Master’s degree in Geology and Geochemistry from the University of Manchester. He gained his teaching qualification (PGCE) at the Institute of Education in London. Working as a postgraduate student in the Austrian Alps lead to his love of mountainous regions.

Robert loves that teaching and learning science is a collaborative and inclusive activity that gets us to think hard and critically analyse information. He believes that developing experimental skills and using scientific methods will help us understand the world we share and create a sustainable and healthier future.

Robert has a passion for the outdoors and spends part of his spare time hiking, camping and running in the mountainous regions of the UK, Europe and Morocco. He is a Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition assessor and trainer and has helped many students gain their awards. He likes to travel and explore with his family and relaxes by cooking, reading and watching movies.