Mr. John Harris
Principal
Mr. John Harris is a UK-trained educator with 24 years of experience as a teacher and leader. He has extensive experience in both the UK and UAE, working in British, American, and Australian curriculums. During Mr. John’s time as a leader, he has served as a principal for 6 years and held several senior leadership posts over the past 14 years in the UK and the UAE.
Mr. John holds an MBA (Educational Leadership), and an NPQH, and is currently a doctoral candidate (all with UCL in London). Mr. John has recently been invited to present to masters-level students (Educational Leadership) at UCL in London and has also written a chapter for a new book on leading schools in the 21st century.
He is passionate about collaborating with all members of the community to make rapid and sustained growth in schools. Mr. John is fully committed to supporting children and young people at LISF to develop the values, knowledge and competencies to be successful and reach their full potential.
Ms. Melanie Haddy
Vice Principal (KG and Elementary)
Mrs. Melanie Haddy has five years of leadership experience in the UAE, having been Head of Primary in both Sharjah and Abu Dhabi before joining LISF. Previously her teaching career has spanned thirty-three years, with fourteen years as a Primary Headteacher/ Principal in the UK.
She has a bachelor’s Degree, Post Graduate Certificate, and Diploma in Education. Her Master’s Degree with special recommendation is in Educational Research.
Mrs. Melanie is dedicated to ensuring that every young person receives the most engaging and rewarding educational experience in a safe and secure environment so they can all reach their full potential.
melanie.haddy@liwaschool.com
Ms. Amal Abou Ghaida – AVP KG
Assistant Vice Principal - KG
Mrs. Amal Abou Ghaida has a professional background routed in education.For the past 15 years she has worked as a KG teacher in different schools in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain with the last 2 years as a KG leader.
Mrs. Amal has a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education in addition to a TS certificate in Nursing Studies.In addition to that she is an Author, she writes children’s stories and has 15 published books.
Ms. Amal looks forward to using her collective experience along with the professional team at LISF to build upon the success of our school. She believes that the quality of education a person receives in his early life is indispensable in bringing out that person’s potential and that every child deserves to have access to quality learning and care.
amal.ghaida@liwaschool.comÂ
Ms. Nisreen Aly – AVP Elementary
Assistant Vice Principal of Elementary
Mrs. Nisrien Aly is an educator of 20 years with experience as a teacher and then a leader. She has extensive experience in the American curriculums and four years of middle leadership experience in the UAE.
Mrs. Nisrien holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Alexandria University in Arts and Education.
She is deeply passionate about ensuring the success and well-being of LISF students. Her main goal is to establish a safe, respectful, and supportive environment where all members of the school community feel valued and heard.
nisrien.aly@liwaschool.com
Mr. Mahmoud Younis
AVP Assessment and Exams Specialist
