Meet our leadership team

Craig becomes Principal of Reach British School from his previous role as a School Improvement Leader with the ISP regional team. He worked closely with the team at Reach British School team in this role. Craig brings with him over 17 years of experience in senior leadership positions across the US, USA, Middle East and Asia, including seven years of experience as a Head of School. 

Andrew grew up in Poole, on the south coast of the United Kingdom. He studied at Winchester University, where he completed a four year course in BA Hons in Primary Education with a specialism in Design and Technology. With a career in education spanning 18 years, Andrew has developed his knowledge of curriculum and assessment both in the UK and UAE, carefully adapting learning opportunities to meet the context and needs of the students. 

He has taken on a range of leadership positions, most recently as founding Head of Primary at a new school in Abu Dhabi and is excited to be joining Reach British School as the Head of Primary. He strongly believes that each student has their own journey, developing skills and knowledge to engage in an ever changing world as global citizens. 

Andrew enjoys working with a team of educators to enhance learning opportunities for students, ensuring high quality.

Adam was born and raised in Yorkshire in the north of England. He completed his university studies at the University of Leicester with a BA in History. During this course, one year was spent at Humboldt Universitat zu Berlin and it was during this time that he was able to truly experience and understand the benefits an international education can bring. As part of his professional development, Adam has also obtained a Masters in Education from the University of Nottingham as well as the National Professional Qualification in Headship (NPQH) through the Institute of Education, UCL. 

In 2010, Adam made the decision to move to Abu Dhabi and take up the opportunity to work at a leading international school in the emirate. That has proved to be a career-defining move which has led to leadership roles in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai prior to joining Reach British School. In that time, a common trend Adam has always strived for with students and teachers he works with has been through creating opportunities via the curriculum, subject offerings and the skills required to be successful global learners to create pathways, whether academic, vocational or blended, to meet the needs of all within the community. 

Marilyn is an educator from the United Kingdom with a Bachelor of Education degree, with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Before joining RBS in 2018, she worked in the primary education sector, in the boroughs of Hackney and Waltham Forest. She started her career in education in 1993 as a nursery practitioner. As her passion for teaching grew, she returned to university and studied for a BEd Honours graduating in 2002. Marilyn moved into the primary sector where she flourished, gaining extensive experience as a teacher and a member of senior management. 
 

Marilyn began her leadership journey at a one-form entry school in Hackney, where she implemented extracurricular activities across the Borough, networking with local schools, businesses, and Arsenal Football Club, creating a total of 62 extracurricular activities. She later moved on to larger projects, including renovating a house into a multi-purpose learning centre and implementing initiatives such as 'Every Child a Reader,' 'Every Child Counts,' Springboard, and Wave 3 interventions. Throughout her teaching experience in the United Kingdom, she achieved a few accolades; lead teacher for effective marking and extra curricular activities, as well as being acknowledged by the lead councilor of education for Hackney for achieving the best SATs scores in the Borough. 

Since joining RBS, her leadership journey has progressed from Assistant Headteacher to Deputy Headteacher, where she lead curriculum and assessment.

Charles is from the UK where he grew up and was educated. With a degree from Saint Martins College, BSO Inspector Level 1 and Level 2 and Middle Leader Qualifications as well as Google and Apple experience, your children are in safe hands.  

Charles is a dedicated leader for change and advocate of best practices. In his role, he relishes the opportunity to tackle new challenges and empower those around him, whether they're students or fellow staff members. With an unwavering belief in the transformative power of education, he considers teaching to be the most rewarding profession imaginable, and he approaches each day with boundless passion and enthusiasm. 

Charles is deeply involved in the continuous improvement of teaching and learning practices, striving to ensure that every child, irrespective of their background, receives a world-class education. In his role, he is entrusted with the responsibility of implementing cutting-edge teaching methods throughout the school, ensuring that students are equipped with the skills they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. 

Leveraging his background in digital technologies, Charles brings a fresh perspective to the educational approach at Reach, enhancing outcomes for students and enriching their learning experience. With a relentless commitment to excellence, he is dedicated to fostering an environment where every student can reach their full potential and succeed in the classroom and beyond. 

Hanane is an educator and engineer from the Netherlands who holds a Master's degree in Science in the field of Complex Systems Engineering. Her background in communications engineering has allowed her to teach mathematics and physics across all-year groups. Before joining RBS in 2018, Ms. Hanane was an educator and Senior Leader at British International Schools in Cairo, Egypt. Her experiences as a project consultant have allowed her to implement innovative projects within several schools. Ms. Hanane started her leadership journey as Head of Department in 2012 and has since then developed expertise within the roles of Head of Innovation and Head of Special Projects. Her experiences include the integration of ICTs within the curriculum, assessment and reporting, data management and professional development of staff. 

Over recent years, Hanane's leadership journey specialised in change management and innovation. She has successfully implemented the courses of computer science as well.