Our Leadership

Welcome Message from School Principal

Dear Parents, Guardians, Students and Staff,

As we embark on another exciting school year, I wanted to take a moment to share some important updates and information with our school community.

Firstly, I would like to extend a warm welcome to all our new students and their families. We are thrilled to have you join our school community and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you. To our returning students, welcome back! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating break and are ready for a year filled with learning, growth, and memorable experiences.

Our dedicated staff members have been hard at work over the summer, preparing for the upcoming academic year. They are committed to providing the highest quality education and support to our students. Our goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment where every student can thrive.

I would like to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to health and safety guidelines. We kindly request your cooperation in following all safety protocols and guidelines when visiting the school premises.

In addition to our commitment to academic excellence, we have an exciting lineup of extracurricular activities, clubs, and events planned for the year ahead. These opportunities will allow our students to explore their interests, develop new skills, and build lasting friendships.

Communication between the school and our parents is vital to the success of our students. We encourage you to stay engaged and informed by regularly checking our school website and social media channels for updates, announcements, and important dates. Our dedicated Parents’ Council will also play a key role in facilitating communication and community engagement. We invite all parents to participate in our school’s vibrant community.

As we embark on this new academic journey, please know that our doors are always open, and we value your feedback and input. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas you would like to share, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school administration.

I am excited about the possibilities the new school year holds and look forward to working closely with our students, parents, and staff to make it a successful and enriching experience for all. Together, we can achieve great things.

As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates said,” The race for excellence has no finish line.”

Thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Let’s make this year one filled with growth, learning, and achievement.

Greenwood International School
Lina H. Zarif

Principal

GIS Governing Board

Mr. Nasser Badri

Ms. Rashida Badri

Ms. Rafia Abbas

Mr. Abdulhafiz Kaissi

Ms. Amelia Brown

Ms. Safa Alawar

Ms. Lubna Abdulrazak

Meet Our Senior Leadership Team

Ms. Lina Zarif

School Principal

Mr. Stephen R. Dacosta

Vice Principal

Ms. Rania Mohammed

HR & Administrative Manager

Ms. Rania Barakat

Head of Curriculum

Ms. Boudour Konialy

Head of Teaching & Learning

Ms. Kefah Samara

Head of Kindergarten & Elementary Section

Mr. Wissam Ezzeddine

Head of Middle School Section

Mr. Rabih El Hawari

Head of High School Section

Meet Our Middle Leadership Team

Ms. Zeina Younes​

Head of English [Grades 6 – 12]

Ms. Nadia Iskandarani​

Head of Science [Grades 6 – 12]

Ms. Nisreen Halabi​

Level Head [Kindergarten]

Ms. Rachelle Punzalan

Head of Inclusion Department

Ms. Aya AlShaikh

Head of Art & Activities Department

Ms. Rukhsana Qaisari

Head of Humanities and MSCS Department 

Ms. Rana Saher

Head of ELL Department

Ms. Kefah Samara

Head of Arabic Department

Mr. Mahmoud Moursi

Head of Arabic [Grades 6 – 12]

Mr. Muhammad Jawad

Head of Social Sciences [9 – 12]

Mr. Muhammad Mashaan

Head of Islamic [Kindergarten – Grade 5]

Mr. Rabih El Hawari​

Head of Mathematics [Grades 6 – 12]

Ms. Riham Akeila​

Head of ICT [Grades 6 – 12]

Ms. Samira Benantar​

Head of Islamic [Grades 6 – 12]

Ms. Hiba Abu Zahra​

Level Head [Grades 4 & 5]

Ms. Farah El Dakak

Level Head [Grades 1-3]

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