International Standards, Inspired by National Values

Sabah Rashid

School Principal

Ms. Deborah Lang

Vice Principal

Ms. Deborah has been a teacher for nearly 17 years. During this time, she has held positions of responsibility for academic and pastoral areas, including working as the Head of Pastoral Support in Scotland, ensuring students’ safety, wellbeing, and emotional development. A key part of her remit here was 16+, which focused on preparing students for life outside of school, whether in further education (UCAS) or employment.

In 2014, Ms. Deborah made a move to Dubai. During her time in Dubai, Miss. Debbie worked in two prestigious schools as Head of Humanities, UAE Social Studies, and Moral Education. Her departments were regularly judged as Outstanding per the UAE Inspection Framework, and her responsibilities ranged across the whole school. While in Dubai, she was also a Careers Advisor, which allowed her to develop a detailed understanding of the UAE education system, assessment, and other educational institutions in the UAE, as well as in the USA, Pakistan, Egypt, and Germany, to name a few.

Given her experience of the Scottish, English, and American education systems, Miss. Debbie has often been called upon to support and mentor students and teachers. She takes an active role in any school she works in to ensure that opportunities are available for the benefit of students.

Ms. Debbie is passionate about helping young people develop their skills and grow their self-esteem in a safe and caring environment. Her prior experiences give her an excellent depth of knowledge relating to pastoral care and career counseling, which will benefit students at LISM.

Email : deborah.lang@lism.ae

Ms. Shaimaa Shaawat

Head of Inclusion

Mr. Liam Dwan

Head of High School

Mr. Liam has over 10 years of teaching experience in Ireland & The UAE with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Physical Education from the University of Limerick.

In his role, he aims to encourage students to develop both physically and mentally with an emphasis on improvement, participation, and problem-solving across the board.

Mr. Liam believes in linking Math to the everyday life of the student, designing real-life tasks in a student-centered environment to develop students’ critical thinking skills, ability to work as part of a team & reach students’ specific targets.

Through the P.E. curriculum, Mr. Liam aims to encourage students to develop autonomy for their well-being, physical fitness & developing a healthy lifestyle. While also providing opportunities for students to improve skills in different sports and team competitions.

Mr. Waseem Wakeel

Assistant Vice Principal

Mr. Makram Chtourou

Assistant VP Teaching and Learning

Mr. Makram has been an educator since 2002, with experience across primary, middle, and high school, as well as higher education. He holds a Master’s degree in Educational Studies from the University of Wollongong in Australia, giving him a broad understanding of the learning journey from early years to university.

A research-oriented educator, Mr. Makram is passionate about creativity, innovation, and meaningful learning. He has extensive expertise in international examinations, including IELTS, SAT, TOEFL, and AP, and has consistently maintained an Outstanding teacher rating.

In his role, Mr. Makram is committed to supporting teachers and students in navigating a rapidly changing educational landscape. He believes that in the age of AI, students need to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and presentation skills, while also learning to adapt to new technologies and evolving ways of learning. He is passionate about innovative teaching strategies that capture students’ interests and make learning meaningful and relevant to their lives.