Ayat Bakir

Ayat Bakir is a passionate educator with more than 16 years of experience, most in international schools in Dubai. She holds a degree in English Literature and a Postgraduate Degree in Education from Nottingham University. Ayat has taught classes ranging from KG2 to Grade 3 and supported the transition into a play-based curriculum tailored to students' interests and needs. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes a holistic approach, where she integrates academic development with social and emotional learning to empower young minds and hearts.

She believes in the importance of the elementary school years for building a strong educational foundation by creating meaningful learning experiences, instilling a passion for reading from a young age, and fostering independence.

This is her second year with us as Elementary Principal.