Professional History

I spent my early career teaching the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Science, IB Diploma Program Physics and the Theory of Knowledge at private international schools across the Middle East and East Asia. As a curriculum coordinator and department head, I lead several strategic initiatives involving technology infrastructure and teacher development. My current role involves managing the implementation of AI tools and their integration into school-wide education and business activities at the American School of Dubai, where I developed guidelines and training for the responsible use of AI in schools. I have also coordinated pilot programs introducing VR, physical computing, CAM, and other technologies into the curriculum.

Selected Publications

• "ChatGPT for Teaching and Learning", an early dissection of the potential use cases for large language models separated into explorations for teaching and for learning.

• "Integrating Computational Thinking in the MYP Science Curriculum" , written for the IBO.org blog

• "Sustainable STEM", written for ISC Research International School Leader Magazine

• "ChatGPT and the Future of Learning", written for Teach Middle East

Research Interests

• Human-centred AI for Education

• The ongoing impact of EdTech on teaching and learning

• Ethical AI integration in K-12 education

• AI governance and policy in education

• Digital literacies and equity in AI-powered learning environments

• Maker-centred learning and constructionist pedagogy

• Technologies (Including generative AI tools) for project based / maker-centred learning