New employees at DISD

Fatima Kamkar is our new receptionist. Born in Dubai, she previously worked for Emirates Airlines as an airport service agent and as a teaching assistant/translator at a Filipino school in Dubai. She lived and studied in the UK from 2011 to 2017 and has since returned to Dubai with her family. In her spare time, she is a passionate off-roader. We wish her a good start!

Magdalena Letica is the new assistant in the sea lion group. The Frankfurt native trained as an administrative assistant and has a bachelor's degree in public administration. She has been living in Dubai with her husband since January. Her favorite leisure activities include playing tennis and traveling. She is very much looking forward to her time at DISD!

Daniela Abu-Subheih is our new Teacher for Islamic Studies, Moral Studies and Social Studies. She studied Islamic Religious Education at the University of Vienna and worked in this field for many years at secondary schools in Vienna. She is very pleased to be able to gain new experience in this field at the German International School Dubai. Since September, she has been living in Dubai with her daughter, who is enjoying her life as an Emirates cabin crew member to the full. Welcome to the DISD!

Anna-Maria Morgenstern is the new Teacher of the whale group, which opens in the kindergarten on Wednesday (14.2.). Originally from Baden-Württemberg, she completed her training and specialist degree at the Merian School in Freiburg. She managed the Kunterbunt daycare center near Stuttgart. The enthusiastic volleyball player has now been in Dubai for a week and is fascinated by the impressive architecture and diverse culture, the traditional customs and modern influences. We wish her a good start!

Vanessa Vidovic starts tomorrow in the kindergarten as the new assistant to the starfish. The mother of two DISD sons (9 & 13) has been living in Dubai since 2016. In her free time, the Duisburg native enjoys traveling, reading and spending time with her family, preferably on the beach. As her children are already a little older, she is really looking forward to the kindergarten children and a new challenge.

Sophie Benkenstein will take over class 9a from February 1. The Teacher for German and English teacher previously taught at a grammar school in Landsberg (Saxony-Anhalt). With her additional MBA in "Management of Educational Institutions", she will be a valuable member of our school development team. Previously a tourist in the UAE, she is now looking forward to moving to Dubai with her husband and daughter. In her free time, she enjoys going to the theater, attending concerts, reading books and traveling around the world. We wish her a good start at DISD.

Carolin Gasparic is returning to DISD and we welcome her as a pregnancy substitute starting February 1. She will be teaching biology. She has been living in Dubai for 10 years with her husband, two sons and two dogs. Welcome back to DISD!

Aswathi Eraplackal Manoharan is our new nurse. She has worked in various school clinics in the UAE for the past two years. She is happy and excited to be part of the DISD family. We warmly welcome her.

Homa Jalini is our new assistant in the Clownfish group. Originally from Iran, she spent over 10 years of her life in Hamburg. She successfully completed her studies in literature, but later decided to do a commercial apprenticeship in pharmacy. With more than 7 years of practical experience in this field, she has now completed further training in Dubai as Teacher and works with children as a career changer. Working with children is particularly close to the heart of this mother of two. Homa enjoys seeing children having fun and developing their skills. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her own children, playing the piano, reading and playing sports.

Zuhre Scharifi has moved from the kindergarten team to the DISD clinic team. The state-certified nursery nurse and qualified healthcare and nursing assistant is looking forward to her new role as a DISD school nurse. We wish her all the best for her new career.

Dr. Udara Ranasinghe is our new school doctor. Born in Sri Lanka, she graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, in 2014. She has six years of experience as a school doctor in the United Arab Emirates and in her home country. Her aim is to create a healthy and safe environment and promote both physical and mental health. She is delighted to now be part of DISD and to provide medical advice. "I'm here to support you all!" We wish her a great start!

Meznah Makhmasi is our new Arabic teacher for native speakers at Primary School and Secondary School I. Originally from Fujairah, she studied at Mohammed Bin Zayed University in Ajman and completed her teacher training at the Dibba Al Fujairah School. Ms. Makhmasi is looking forward to working with the German student students and not only teaching them Arabic, but also getting them excited about Emirati culture.

Julia Pasztor is our new employee in the HR department. She completed her business studies in her home town of Dresden. After a year in India, she landed in Dubai, where she has lived for 13 years and gained experience in various companies. The mother of two DISD boys loves to travel and read exciting thrillers. She is now looking forward to being part of DISD and to a great collaboration.

Anne-Marie Stein is the new class teacher for 3a. Born in Thuringia, she landed in Dubai for the first time last week and is now very much looking forward to being part of DISD and to learning and researching together with the children. . She successfully completed her studies at the University of Erfurt and is therefore very familiar with the Thuringian curriculum. We look forward to working with her and wish her a good start!

Hazel Flores is our new accountant. A graduate of the University of the East in the Philippines (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Major in Management Accounting), she previously worked as the Chief Accountant at English College Dubai. Hazel has already been living in the UAE since 2014. In her free time, she enjoys singing and is a member of the choir at St. Mary's Catholic Church. We wish her a good start!