Lisa Smith

Having loved my own time at school, I knew from an early age that I wanted to teach children and provide them with the love for education that I am so lucky to have. Having graduated from the University of Greenwich in 2005 with a Bachelor of Arts in Primary Education Studies, specialising in English and Special Educational Needs, I taught and led on a range of curriculum areas in schools in Kent, as well as becoming Assistant Head Teacher before making the exciting decision to move to Dubai .

Since moving to Dubai in 2013, I have taught in two other outstanding British International schools where I have taken the lead on outstanding curriculum provision. I am passionate about providing children with learning experiences that whilst providing them with the necessary skills, knowledge and understandings they need in order to advance in their respective learning journeys, will ignite a passion for lifelong learning and that they will remember fondly when they reflect on their school days in years to come.

I am so excited to be joining the DBS community about which I have heard so many great things. My visits to the school, have shown me what a wonderful, welcoming place it is and I am enjoying getting to know the children and staff and looking forward to meeting and working with you as parents. I have loved following recent events such as the Platinum Jubilee Performances and rehearsals for the Year 6 production and I cannot wait to be involved in them all ‘for real’.

When I’m not in school, I love to travel and immerse myself in new cultures. I love to read and this year I plan to reignite my love of learning languages by taking German lessons.