Nat Dickinson Head of Infant School Nat and her team have revolutionised the Infant School with research-supported playbased learning, schema play and an emphasis on the outdoor environment. She is not only the Head of Infant School at St Christopher’s School Bahrain, but a representative for the Kingdom at the British School of the Middle East representative for Bahrain. With eight years as an educational leader and qualifications in Secondary Education, Educational Leadership, and a Certificate in School Management & Leadership from Harvard, Nat is truly the right person for the role. She is also an avid lifelong learner who is currently qualified as a driving instructor. Leaana Baker Director of Operations In her 12 years at St Christopher’s School, Leaana has found a passion for creating environments where people flourish and operations are slick and professional. Leaana is a resultoriented, self-motivated, resilient individual who strives for continuous improvement and personal development while fostering a culture of trust and transparency in order to contribute to the growth and success of the organisation. She credits her success to the strong women she is surrounded by and hopes to inspire other women to follow their passion. Sonali Thadani Director of Marketing Born and raised in Bahrain, Sonali is a proud graduate of St Christopher’s who studied at the school throughout her schooling years. She then left for her native Canada to pursue her Honours Degree at the prestigious University of Toronto. After graduating, she returned to Bahrain where her career in marketing and communications has spanned over 20 years across a multitude of industries including banking, retail, hospitality, and education. As a mother of three, Sonali balances parenting and family life with a busy career and a successful retail business. Stephen Meharry Director of Finance and Development Stephen began his career with Ernst & Young in the UK before moving to Bahrain in 2018. He joined St Christopher’s School in 2019 and is currently responsible for overseeing the school’s finance team, purchasing and school cafe. He holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and an MSc in Finance from the University of Liverpool. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. Outside of work, he enjoys sport and spending time with his family. Ian Fellows Head of Junior School Prior to being the Head of Junior School at St Christopher’s, Ian Fellows had been a headteacher for 18 years. He has been teaching for over 30 years and in school leadership roles for 24 years. Ian taught in the UK, Thailand and Germany before joining St Christopher’s in 2005. Notably, he is a member of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS). He leads a team of dedicated staff who strive for outstanding academic outcomes for students as well as providing extensive opportunities in sport, drama and music, taking great pride in the sense of community that is between students, staff and parents. He is currently midway through a certificate in School Management and Leadership through Harvard Graduate School of Education, as well as a Level 5 Award in Coaching. education feature www.bahrainthismonth.com 31 April 2023
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