Our Team
The entire team at TELLAL shares one key trait, a huge passion for education. Our diverse staff includes teachers and educators from all over the world all specially selected for their drive and commitment. As the experts in training for prospective teachers, Early Years, Arabic Language and Leadership, they are always available to help you reach your goals.
Dr. Linda Rush
Dr Linda Rush is the Founding Senior Vice President of the Dubai based Institute of Teacher Learning and Leadership Development for All (TELLAL).
Deborah Hennigan
Head of UAE Operations and Quality Assurance
Ahmad ElZahdan
Vice President Business Development
Jade Peter-Swain
Head of the TELLAL Early Years Academy
Yousef Omar
Head of Languages Academy
Majed Al Mutairi
CEO of GEMS Education, KSA
Sheryl Lee Rogers
Senior Manager – Digital Professional Learning & Development
Katie Hart
Manager – Teacher Leadership
Debbie Jaunich
Head of Business Strategy
Abeer Sakka
Teacher Training Manager
Farah Abu Alfa
Education Manager, GEMS Education, KSA
Angela Cariappa-Richter
Early Years Teacher Trainer
Jyoti Cropley
Teacher Training Manager
Abdelfatah Ghozlan
Teacher Training Manager (Arabic)
Justine May
Digital Learning Specialist and Executive Coach
Dahlia Kayed
Social Media Adjunct
Yasmine Kayed
Adjunct Administrative Assistant
Danyah AlJunahi
Office Manager, GEMS Education, KSA
Teri Siapco
Teacher Training Administrator
Caleb Johnson
Digital Administrator