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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  Marli Savage

  Mathematics Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School

  Marli Savage was born and raised in South Africa. She graduated from North West University with a Bachelors of Education Degree, specialising in Mathematics and English for grade 10 to 12. She moved to the UAE in 2016 and has worked at the International School of Choueifat Ras Al Khaimah and was then transferred to the Umm AL Quwain Campus, where she taught primary Math. In 2019 she became the Head of Department for infant and primary math.
  Teaching is a passion for Marli, and math is the subject she enjoys the most. She believes that as a subject, Math is in fact not difficult and that with enough practice anyone can master it. She is constantly looking for new ways to link the subject to concepts that students can easily relate with thus helping them to understand the application.
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  Mary-Jane Comia

  Teaching Assistant

  Departments: Primary School, Administration

  Secondary Title: Grade 1 KJO
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  Maysoon Ali

  PE Teacher

  Departments: PE

  Secondary Title: ECA Coordinator

  Maysoon Ali is from Jordan, and a graduated from the University of Jordan with a Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education. While at University, she was a member of the Jordanian National team for Volleyball.
  Maysoon views Ajman Academy as the leading school in the region and is excited to observe how the young students learn, progress and evolve through her lessons. She is the PYP subject leader which means she integrates the IBPYP philosophy into the Primary Physical Education planning. As well as her teaching role she has worked as the whole school ECA’s Coordinator for the last four years. She is also fully responsible for the choreography of the schools National Day production that is attended by H.H Sheikh Humaid Bin Rashid Al Nuaimi and other distinguished members of the Royal Family.
  As a mother of two children, she understands how valuable is a positive primary experience is and will strive every day provide lessons that are fun, active, and knowledgeable, providing every student with a positive learning experience and a love for physical education.
  What she like best is the fact that it is the children who are responsible for leading these exciting lesson of learning. She also really values our fantastic school community.
  More than anything it is the success of every child that makes her job as a PE teacher such a rewarding one. When Maysoon is working, she enjoys travelling, reading and spending time with her family.
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  Meenakshi Rohilla

  Mathematics Teacher - HOD

  Departments: Secondary School

  Meenakshi Rohilla was born and brought up in a family of teachers in northern India.
  Ms. Rohilla realized her love for teaching as a 16-year-old when helping her siblings and cousins with their home assignments one afternoon.
  
  "Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world,"said Nelson Mandela - a thought Ms. Rohilla strongly echoes.
  
  " Children today are going to make tomorrow's community," she said.
  
  Ms. Rohilla chose to pursue her passion for teaching and love for numbers. She started teaching mathematics to young minds in India, before crossing borders to share and grow her knowledge with students abroad.
  
  In 2019, she moved to China, where she taught IBMYP and IBDP Mathematics for two years.
  
  Ms. Rohilla’s next professional endeavour flew her to the East Coast of South America, to an international school in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  
  She says she cherishes the opportunity to learn unique cultures through the eyes of a child, while sharing the technicality of numbers and its impementation in the real world. The mirrored, yet diverse evolution of humankind amazes her.
  
  In her previous roles, Ms. Rohilla lead the Department of Mathematics, and worked as an Examination Officer locally and internationally.
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  Melba Moreno

  Teaching Assistant

  Departments: Primary School, Administration

  Secondary Title: KG2NMA
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  Mirta Rodriguez

  Procurement Officer

  Departments: Administration
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  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.
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  Mohammad Ansari

  Electrician

  Departments: Administration
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  Mohammad Ansari

  General Maintenance Operative

  Departments: Administration
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  Naima Abutaha

  Receptionist

  Departments: Secondary School
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  Nelia Calamba Calipitan

  School cleaner

  Departments: Administration
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  Nerida Berjay

  Teaching Assistant

  Departments: Primary School, Administration

  Secondary Title: KG2CJO
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  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.
  
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  Nirmala Bhattarai

  Cleaner

  Departments: Secondary School, Administration
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  Nour Tarek

  PE Department

  Departments: Primary School
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  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.
  
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  Rani Rajani

  ICT Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School, ICT
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  Rania O Nababteh

  Arabic Teacher

  Departments: Arabic
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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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  Rasha Barakat

  Teaching Assistant

  Departments: Primary School, Administration

  Secondary Title: G1TSA
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  Rawad Al Dalal

  Arabic Learning Support

  Departments: Primary School, Arabic
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  Rawan M. Jamal

  PA to the Secondary Principal

  Departments: Secondary School, Administration
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  Reda Shokr

  Supervisor of Facilities

  Departments: Administration
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  Redwan Alkrad

  Arabic Teacher

  Departments: Secondary School, Arabic
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  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.
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  Rizla Tuazon Berjay

  Teaching Assistant

  Departments: Primary School, Administration

  Secondary Title: Grade 1 AST
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  Rodante Sambat

  General Maintenance Operative

  Departments: Administration
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  Roisin Grainne Doherty

  KG1 Teacher

  Departments: Primary School

  Roisin Doherty was born and brought up in Ireland. She graduated from St. Mary’s University College of Queens, Belfast with a Bachelor of Education. Roisin has spent the last seven years teaching at Collegiate American School in Dubai. Before that, she worked as a primary school teacher in Sharjah for two years at Wesgreen International School and in Ireland for one year. From the beginning of Roisin’s career in education, she has had the opportunity to work with many families and parents to ensure that their child’s needs are met at school, and she is excited to continue with that while working in Ajman Academy. Roisin firm believer in keeping an effective relationship with the child’s home environment to ensure that the holistic development of students, socially, emotionally, as well as academically. School should be a happy environment for students to thrive and grow in every way.
  In her spare time, Roisin enjoys reading, travelling, exercising and, most importantly, spending time with family and friends.
  Roisin is married and has two children.
  
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  Rowella Lunday

  Teaching Assistant

  Departments: Primary School, Administration

  Secondary Title: Grade 2 KNA
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  Saima Ahmed

  PA to Primary Principal

  Departments: Primary School, Administration