American International
School in Abu Dhabi

About AISA
Celebrating 25 Years
In 2020, AISA celebrated 25 years of serving the Abu Dhabi community, providing world-class international education in the UAE. Thank you to our parents, teachers and students for your support over the years!

A Dream Job
Are you an international teacher looking for your next challenge? Discover jobs with AISA in Abu Dhabi, voted as one of the safest cities in the world, your gateway to the exotic Middle East.

Did You Know?
Hailing from all corners of the globe, the AISA student body represents over 80 countries and collectively speaks more than 30 languages, making us a truly international school.
Admissions
Experience AISA
Join an internationally diverse learning environment with certified teachers committed to your child’s academic success and holistic development. AISA offers the American Curriculum and the International Baccalaureate® (IB) Diploma Programme (DP).

Explore Our Campus
With world-class facilities including science and technology labs and an athletic complex encompassing a soccer field, swimming pool, gymnasiums and basketball courts, explore the AISA campus for your child. Contact us to schedule a visit.
Academics
Did You Know?

AISA students take the MAP® tests (Measures of Academic Progress) which are personalized, adaptive evaluations in Reading, Language and Math. They allow our educators to evaluate students’ individual learning needs.

Global Access & Preparedness

AISA ensures each child is prepared for today's global interconnected world. We are a BYOD school in Secondary where all students bring a device (Laptop or iPad) to school each day. Elementary students have access to laptop carts and and all students K-12 enjoy our library with over 20,000 books and ebooks.
Activities
Athletics
AISA believes that participation in sports activities builds confidence and nurtures responsibility in our students. AISA is a member of the Junior EAC and OASIS Activities Conferences.

IB Art
Visual Arts at AISA explores the elements and principles of design through a variety of media. Our two-year IB Art program fosters investigation and studio work culminating in our annual IB art exhibition.
Community
Giving Back
AISA students give back to the community through volunteerism and service learning gaining valuable life experiences.

AISA Events

AISA engages our community through annual and seasonal events on campus. Book fairs, AISA Fest, National Day Celebrations and Wellness Fairs bring together our students, parents, faculty and staff!

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ES Faculty

Elementary Leadership

Danielle Rich

Danielle Rich

Elementary Principal

Katrina Bloom

Katrina Bloom

Elementary Assistant Principal

Elizabeth Younk

Elizabeth Younk

Elementary PYP Coordinator

Jed Otto

Jed Otto

Elementary Literacy Coordinator

Mariana Hernandez

Mariana Hernandez

Elementary Counselor/ Student Services Lead

KG1 Faculty

Haley Bassett

Haley Bassett

Homeroom Teacher

Melanie Brodie

Melanie Brodie

Homeroom Teacher

Maureen Healy

Maureen Healy

Homeroom Teacher

Ranin Ridha

Ranin Ridha

Homeroom Teacher

Arpita Varma

Arpita Varma

Homeroom Teacher

KG2 Faculty

Stephanie Cory

Stephanie Cory

Homeroom Teacher

Leanne Garvey

Leanne Garvey

Homeroom Teacher

Samantha Jackson

Samantha Jackson

Homeroom Teacher

Adivije May

Adivije May

Homeroom Teacher

Ramona Villarreal

Ramona Villarreal

Homeroom Teacher

Grade 1 Faculty

Margot "Ryoko" Barney

Margot "Ryoko" Barney

Homeroom Teacher

Jazmine Bullard

Jazmine Bullard

Homeroom Teacher

Gabrielle Dudley

Gabrielle Dudley

Homeroom Teacher

Chloe Haliburton

Chloe Haliburton

Homeroom Teacher

Elizabeth Williams

Elizabeth Williams

Homeroom Teacher

Grade 2 Faculty

Alejandra Echeverrit

Alejandra Echeverrit

Homeroom Teacher

Lena Morris

Lena Morris

Homeroom Teacher

Alia Nejdawi

Alia Nejdawi

Homeroom Teacher

Kaela Sprotte

Kaela Sprotte

Homeroom Teacher

Katie Taylor

Katie Taylor

Homeroom Teacher

Grade 3 Faculty

Beverley Blount

Beverley Blount

Homeroom Teacher

Tiara Christenson

Tiara Christenson

Homeroom Teacher

Geoff Kurton

Geoff Kurton

Homeroom Teacher

Emily Phillips

Emily Phillips

Homeroom Teacher

Teresa Zaleski

Teresa Zaleski

Homeroom Teacher

Grade 4 Faculty

Karim Abdelsalam

Karim Abdelsalam

Homeroom Teacher

Donna Maika

Donna Maika

Homeroom Teacher

Elizabeth Otto

Elizabeth Otto

Homeroom Teacher

Chris VanGroll

Chris VanGroll

Homeroom Teacher

Grade 5 Faculty

Brooke Bunting

Brooke Bunting

Homeroom Teacher

Meaghan Dickie

Meaghan Dickie

Homeroom Teacher

Carrie Runke Jones

Carrie Runke Jones

Homeroom Teacher

Yoana Perez

Yoana Perez

Homeroom Teacher

Arabic & Islamic Faculty

Fareedah Abu Nabah

Fareedah Abu Nabah

Arabic Teacher

Afaf Abu Skhaila

Afaf Abu Skhaila

Arabic Teacher

Ibtissam Al Bayouk

Ibtissam Al Bayouk

Assistant Teacher

Rafif Al Husari

Rafif Al Husari

Arabic Teacher

Gadeer Al Shoufi

Gadeer Al Shoufi

Arabic Teacher

Gharam Al Sihamat

Gharam Al Sihamat

Arabic Teacher

Sajdea Al Tartir

Sajdea Al Tartir

Islamic Teacher

Doaa Alawneh

Doaa Alawneh

Arabic Teacher

Mayyada Altaban

Mayyada Altaban

Arabic Teacher

Saja hasan

Saja hasan

Islamic Teacher

Enas Khairallah

Enas Khairallah

Arabic Teacher

Wesam Matalaeh

Wesam Matalaeh

Arabic Teacher

PE Faculty

Specialist Faculty

Sonya Crane

Sonya Crane

Early Years Specialist

Natalia Plaza

Natalia Plaza

Elementary Music Teacher

Omar Sanchez

Omar Sanchez

Elementary Art Teacher

Educational Technology

Student Services Faculty

Student Support Services

Mariana Hernandez

Mariana Hernandez

Elementary Counselor/ Student Services Lead

Soha Andary

Soha Andary

English Language Learner Specialist

Sarah Layman

Sarah Layman

English Language Learner Specialist

Sukaina Maklai

Sukaina Maklai

English Language Learner Specialist

Paul Brodie

Paul Brodie

Learning Support Specialist

Alyssa Chechile

Alyssa Chechile

Learning Support Specialist

Library Faculty