The 10 Best International Schools in Dubai 2018

Educator,s Viewpoint
About the Author
Ruth Burke, currently works as a
Director of Deira International
School. She is a school leader with
the distinction of having led
outstanding schools in Dubai for
over ten years.
Educated in Trinity College, Dublin
and later in Bath University UK,
Ruth holds a Masters’ Degree in
Educational Leadership and is a
strong proponent of empowering
staff through distributed leadership
models. Her strong connection with
Learning and Teaching, as well as
her aspirational approaches to all
aspects of education, make Ruth a
very in touch and visible presence
to students, staff and parents.
Her relentless pursuit for
excellence has been instrumental
in building schools of
considerable repute where
inspection, academic outcomes
and aspiration levels evidence
her high expectations
approach and a culture of
collaboration, with parents as
partners as a key component.
Mother of three, with
children, spanning 6 years
to 24 years of age, her
passion for creating highperforming
learning
opportunities for both
students and staff is
tangible and her drive to
ensure quality outcomes
for all learners is
refreshing.
Ruth Burke
Director
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