Aisling Keaveney, a dynamic educator with over 14 years of invaluable experience in various educational settings. Aisling brings a wealth of expertise to our school community,
particularly in the realm of pastoral care and wellbeing.
With a passion for ensuring every child’s success, Aisling has earned a first-class honors Master’s degree in Education and her career has been marked by a commitment to championing diversity, promoting well-being, and nurturing confidence and creativity among students. Aisling’s dedication extends beyond the classroom walls. She has served as a guest speaker at Middlesex University Dubai, sharing her insights and knowledge with aspiring educators. Additionally, she has participated as a panelist speaker at the esteemed Sixth Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences (ERPBSS) conference in 2022, where she delved into the vital topic of wellness ecosystems in educational settings. Aisling recently hosted the very first Pastoral Networking event for Pastoral leaders of the UAE in January 2024.
At Al Salam Community School, Aisling’s philosophy revolves around tailoring the curriculum and learning experiences to meet the unique needs of each student. She firmly believes that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and she actively works to cultivate a supportive environment where everyone is celebrated, well-being is prioritised, and creativity is fostered. As a prospective parent considering Al Salam Community School for your child’s educational journey, rest assured that Aisling Keaveney’s leadership ensures a nurturing, welcoming and academically enriching environment where your child can flourish.
Suzanne Fowles, an experienced educational leader and qualified headteacher, has spent the last 11 years in the UAE passionately leading and shaping primary education.
With extensive leadership experience in both the UAE and UK, Suzanne is dedicated to cultivating a nurturing and dynamic learning environment where every student can succeed. Holding an NPQH, she brings visionary leadership to the primary school while ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence.
She is committed to providing students with the best education possible and supporting them in reaching their full potential. By working closely with teachers and leaders, Suzanne fosters an inclusive culture that values diversity and addresses the unique needs of every child.
As a strong advocate of professional development, Suzanne supports her team in identifying strengths and areas for growth. She encourages collaboration and reflective practice, ensuring teachers are equipped with the latest pedagogical insights and strategies. Alongside her data-driven approach, Suzanne is recognised for cultivating a positive school culture built on transparency, inclusivity, and strong community engagement. Known for her hands-on approach, Suzanne is often in classrooms, engaging with students and supporting teachers and middle leaders. Her open-door policy reflects her commitment to clear communication and the well-being of the whole school community.
Outside of school, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her husband, son, daughter, and two dogs. She loves exploring the outdoors in the UAE and unwinding with a good book.
Waleed Bin Khalid is originally from a beautiful hill station in Pakistan. He has completed his Graduation in Computer Science from Pakistan before moving to the UAE. Having stayed in the UAE for at least 10 years, with a background predominantly within Facilities Management and the Education sector – he is no novice when it comes to schools and leading them to their optimal running.
Teamwork makes the dream work would be his motto; as he has always supported those who wish to learn from him and keeps strong ties with his mentors. His attitude to learning is one of continuous growth, and he always expresses how blessed he is to have supportive colleagues and friends around him.
Leadership is a natural trait within him, but he has remained humble throughout his employment tenure – because his morals stem from encouragement, and support. Not one to brush problems under the rug, he faces them head-on to find solutions.
Challenges bring excitement to him, because positivity and thinking outside the box bring a high sense of fulfilment during work projects – having curiosity as a trait also helps bring knowledge of the industry to the table when it is needed.
Lastly, he provides a good balance of industry expertise, encouragement, critical thinking, and resolve; making him a good fit for ASCS and its affiliations.
Sadia Saba is a qualified senior leader with over 15 years of experience working in a variety of school contexts. She has an undergraduate degree in Computing with Business Management from Kingston University, London; with further postgraduate study from the University of Reading.
Sadia first started her teaching career as a Computer Science teacher in an outstanding school in England as part of the ‘Building Schools for the Future’ programme. After only her first term of teaching, she was appointed as an Assessment Coordinator, before moving on to various leadership roles in Computing & Business. Since then, she has served as a Lower-Primary Headteacher and more recently as a Secondary Headteacher.
Sadia is passionate about teaching which stimulates students’ intellectual curiosity, engages them in learning and enables excellent attainment and progress. Sadia was instrumental in delivering John Hattie’s Visible Learning in her previous school. She believes that it is essential to future-proof students with learning skills and life-long dispositions that make a real and positive contribution to society.
In her spare time, Sadia also enjoys cooking, hiking in picturesque landscapes and travelling to new countries to learn about diverse cultures.
Now based in Dubai, Sadia brings this wealth of knowledge and understanding of driving school improvement to ASCS. She aims to continue the recently developed whole school strategy, based on a shared vision and mutual trust with all in the community.
As Vice Principal in a revised school structure, Sadia will be responsible for leading all academic affairs across both the Primary and Secondary sections to build a consistent school culture.
Kifaya Khan is a qualified British Headteacher with 20 years of experience in education.
Kifaya hails from East London and was schooled at Ilford County High Grammar School for Boys. He initially graduated in Computer Engineering from Queen Mary’s, University of London, and then also read a second bachelor’s degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
After serving as both a teacher and leader in England, he moved to the Middle East to join Nord Anglia Education in a variety of successful school improvement roles. His first appointment as Principal was at the early age of 32, and has since served as Principal of two further schools covering both primary and secondary settings.
Kifaya is a trained assessor and facilitator in the suite of National Professional Qualifications by the Department of Education, UK, having previously achieved the NPQH through the Institute of Education, London. He is also a trained inspector in the British Schools Overseas (BSO) and AdvancED frameworks.
Reflecting on his career success so far, Kifaya strongly believes in the importance of practical, sustained and authentic strategies for school improvement. His favourite sources of inspiration include educators such as Sir Tim Brighouse, Todd Whitaker and Michael Fullan.
In his spare time, Kifaya enjoys dipping into his prized library collection, sweating it out in a solid fitness session or watching the mighty Liverpool FC.
Georginia is a seasoned Headteacher with over 15 years of leadership experience, including five previous years as a Head of Secondary. Her leadership spans a range of contexts including an inner-city London comprehensive, a large British International school in Cyprus and a GEMS school in Dubai.
She brings strategic expertise in curriculum and assessment alongside a calm, emotionally intelligent leadership style. Her strong grasp of team dynamics and genuine commitment to collaboration will support a smooth and positive transition for our Secondary team.
We look forward to welcoming her into the Al Salam Community and to an exciting new chapter ahead for our Secondary school.