Excellent Teachers Equals Outstanding Students

thursday  7th november, 2024 
Location: ​Bab Al Qasr, Corniche Road, West, ABU Dhabi
This is a free of charge event with lunch provided

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About the Event

Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of discussion & debate. 

We are passionate about learning with you and learning from you and want you to immerse yourself in a day filled with insightful discussions, networking opportunities with industry leaders, and a glimpse into the future of education technology.   

We invite you on a journey with us towards unleashing your teachers' superpowers as we start the movement towards impactful change where school and self-improvement is the journey and not the destination.

You'll hear about creating the right environment for high performance including how to create culture and building blocks that enable leaders and teacher to feel confident about making changes, what those changes might or should be, and where to start. 

Special Guest Speakers

Deborah Eyre, Founder and Chair, High Performance Learning 

Professor Deborah Eyre is the founder of High Performance Learning, a revolutionary concept which creates schools where all students are achieving the highest academic standards and are equipped with the values, attitudes and attributes that will serve them well in university, the workplace and their life. 

Dr. Matt Silver, CEO and Founder of The Glass House Leadership Lab

Dr. Matt Silver, CEO and Founder of The Glass House Leadership Lab, leads a consultancy focused on personal development in leaders and educators to drive system transformation. His work integrates human development and motivation theories. Silver’s book, *Reinventing Education,* explores strategies for uniting stakeholders to achieve meaningful change.

Andrew Turner, 
Director of Digital and Product, Aldar Education

Andy is an experienced instructional technology leader whose vision is to help people to use technology to realise their full potential. He has worked in PK-12, vocational and higher education institutions and currently ​ serves as the Director of Digital and Product for Aldar Education.

Vanda Gammoh, 
Campus Director, American Gulf Schools

Vanda, an experienced educator and curriculum design specialist, joined AGS after roles at Abu Dhabi's Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). With extensive experience as an MYP coordinator, DP teacher, and IB Examiner, she is dedicated to transforming AGS into a beacon of educational excellence in the UAE.

Niall Stathem,
Assistant Head, Student Experience, Hartland International School

Niall, has 15 years of leadership experience, including 10 years DSSA Executive Committee membership and a background in Physical Education. He leads High Performance Learning, innovation, and technology. A former UAE rugby captain, he now supports global charities through sport.

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A summary of events 

9:00am – Registration 
9:30am – Welcome 
9:45am – Keynote Address – Trust Your Teachers; A leaders guide to a high performing school, Prof. Deborah Eyre 
10:15am – Case Studies - UAE Early Adopters 
11:15am – Coffee Break 
11:30am – Panel Discussion - Effective Implementation of Teaching and Learning Focused Resources in UAE classrooms 
12:00pm - Presentation - Amazon Web Service 
12:30pm – Lunch 
1:30pm – Keynote - The New Value in Education, Dr. Matt Silver 
2:00pm – Case Studies - UK Schools 
3:00pm – Recap and Lessons Learned 
3:15pm – Closing Remarks 
3:30pm - Networking