I’m Sally Agami, I am excited to introduce myself as the Nursery Principal and Head Teacher at Creative Nest. I am originally from Egypt; I made the beautiful city of Dubai my home in 2015 . I hold a British teaching qualification and a CACHE Level 5 in Leadership in Early Years. Since 2009, I’ve dedicated my career to early years education, working in nurseries and British schools across Egypt, England and Dubai. I’ve held roles in teaching, leadership and training. I’m currently pursuing a master’s degree in Leadership in Education. Creative Nest’s vision perfectly aligns with my beliefs about education. I’m passionate about nurturing each child’s individuality and fostering a lifelong love of learning, while also valuing the unique backgrounds of our children, especially the Arabic culture. Outside of work, I love traveling, exploring different cultures and appreciating nature. These experiences help broaden my horizons and enrich my approach to education. I also enjoy connecting with parents and getting to know the Creative Nest families. Please feel free to approach me anytime. I’m always happy to engage, even though I understand that drop-off and pick-up times can be busy. I’m excited to be part of the Creative Nest team and look forward to contributing to a nurturing environment where every child can thrive and become a confident, lifelong learner.

أنا هبه الخولي من مصر و معلمة صف في كريتف نست للطفولة المبكرة. أنا حاصلة على شهادة في العمارة الداخلية ولكن مع ولادتي لطفلي الأول ، تعرفت على مدى أهمية السنوات الأولى في عمر الطفل و من هنا بدأت مسيرتي الجديدة في التدريس حيث بدأت بالعمل على التخصص في مجال الطفولة المبكرة والتعرف على أساليب التعلم المختلفة فحصلت على دبلومة الطفولة المبكرة من إنجلترا و واحدة أخرى من هيئة التنمية و المعرفة . فقد مضى علي عشر سنوات في هذا المجال و ما زال هدفي و شغفي في الحياة أن أساعد الأطفال على اكتساب اللغة العربية الفصحى, مهارة التحدث و تعلم المهارات الحياتيه المختلفة عن طريق بيئة صحية يستطيع الطفل أن يلعب فيها و ينمي قدراته الجسدية و العقلية . أما عن هوايتي: فانا أحب الرسم , الطبخ و القراءه. جزاكم الله كل خير I am Ms. Heba. I am from Egypt; I have been living in Dubai for the past twelve years. I have a bachelor’s degree in arts; however, I changed my career to the field of education after I became a mother and realised the importance of an early year’s education and have now acquired two educational diplomas from the UK as well as teaching diploma from KHDA. After qualifying as an early year’s educator, I have been teaching in Dubai for the past 10 years and my passion is to make a positive and meaningful impact in children’s life by providing them with love and support to develop their lifelong skills in being effective learners. My professional goal is to develop a bilingual environment for children to feel happy, valued, and to be confident learners. My hobbies include drawing, cooking, reading, and exercising. I welcome you to contact me with suggestions, questions, or any other concerns regarding your child’s development.

My name is Asma Noor Bakhsh, and I’m excited to introduce myself as your child’s teacher and SENCO at Creative Nest Early Childhood Centre. Before stepping into this role, I worked as a Curriculum Coordinator and Teacher, where I integrated trauma-informed practices and drew inspiration from the Curiosity approach in my teaching. As a mother, I deeply value the importance of mental well-being in early childhood. I bring 12 years of teaching experience in the UAE, beginning my career as a toddler teacher. Over the years, I’ve taught in various schools and nurseries as an FS1 and FS2 teacher. Returning to FS1, where my journey began, brings me immense joy because of my passion for working with this age group. I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Education, with additional studies in Philosophy and Journalism. I continuously pursue professional development to stay current with the latest in early childhood education. Recently, I completed an Introduction to Makaton course, which is a sign language program. I’m also certified in First Aid and Read Write Inc., and have a strong background in English Literature. In 2015, I earned my diploma in Early Childhood Education, which launched my career in teaching young children. I’m genuinely excited to be a part of your child’s learning journey this year and am committed to making each day a memorable and enriching experience for them. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I look forward to building a strong partnership with you. Warm regards, Ms. Asma

My name is Suha Amara. Originally from Palestine, born and raised in Jordan and I have completed all my education there as well. I have a bachelor’s degree in Languages, and over 14 years of experience in administration filed between Amman & Dubai. I moved to the UAE 12 years ago and I live here with my husband and my 2 children aged 8 years & 4 years. I believe in finding happiness in simplicity! In my free time I enjoy going out with my children and taking care of my plants. I current serve as Parent Relations Executive at Creative Nest and am the first point-of-contact at Creative Nest ECC for parents. I look forward to working with you and to offer you any support you may require, answer any questions you may have, provide you with any information you need about the admissions, hear your concerns and feedback.

I am Ms. Crisanta Capuchino from the Philippines also known as Cris to my family, friends and co-workers. In the Philippines I've worked in a vast variety of professions and each and every single one of them has shaped who I am today. I came to the UAE in 2009 and hold a PIC (Person In-charge Level 1) certificate. Being in the field of Food and Beverages industry for more than 12years I was exposed in different kind of people and situation, pressure, tight schedules not to mention target sales, coordinating with different suppliers and quality control is not new to me. Among all the different jobs that I gone through I learned that professionalism should always be the first priority in any case and situation. At present I am part of the Creativeness Early Childhood Centre Team as a Receptionist/Admin Assistant a field and place I feel at home in.

My name is Jiezel, I am from Philippines, and I moved to Dubai in 2011, I lived with my husband and our son, 3 cats, and an abundance of plants. Me, and my family love the outdoors and enjoy hiking, camping, and going to the beach. I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing, a registered nurse in my home country and here in UAE. I was a pediatric nurse for two years and have been working in nurseries as a nurse for more than 8 years now. Keeping everyone safe and healthy might be very challenging but I love what I do. I love spending time with kids and conversing with them and learning so much from their kind hearts and minds.

My name is Sehrish Farrukh. I am a Team Leader and FS2 teacher at Creative Nest Early Childhood Centre. I grew up in Karachi, Pakistan and have been living in Dubai since 2006. Apart from being an Early Years Teacher, I am also a mother to two daughters, aged 12 and 8. I am passionate about Early Childhood Education and have completed multiple teaching courses including Cache 3 and 5, which increased my knowledge about the Early Years Framework and different theoretical perspectives to facilitate children’s holistic development. To stay up-to date with new teaching trends, I actively pursue professional developmental courses and I am currently working towards getting a degree in Early Childhood Education. I hope to in still the same love for learning in children, as Maria Montessori said, “The goal of early childhood education should be to activate the child’s own natural desire to learn.” I enjoy observing young children; encouraging and motivating them to attain their best by appreciating their efforts and achievements alongside extending on to their interests. I strongly believe in inclusive practice and enabling environment to support children’s skills and social interactions. I’m trained in developing age-appropriate activities to help children achieve their individual goals. Being trauma informed, I aim to build trusting and positive relationships with children and parents to be able to fulfil children’s emotional needs along with helping them regulate their big emotions through mindfulness techniques. I understand each child is unique and develops at their own pace and I hope to provide positive and creative environment through education and play to build their self-esteem, trust, and confidence! I’m looking forward to working with you and your children; and see them learn and grow in a safe and nurturing environment, Insha’Allah!

اسمي سارة خالد، من مصر. أدَرِّسُ في صف "فالكون". تخرجت من قسم دراسات الطفولة عام 2010 وحصلت على درجة الماجستير في الدراسات النفسية للطفل عام 2016، عملت خلال العشر سنوات الماضية في مجال تعليم الطفولة المبكرة في كل من مصر والإمارات. أؤمن جداً أن كل طفل لديه شخصيته الفريدة، وأنا أقدر وأحترم اختلافاتهم الفردية، وأعتقد أن الأطفال يتعلمون ويتطورون من خلال اللعب والتجارب، وهدفي هو خلق بيئة تتيح للأطفال حرية اللعب وفقاً لرغباتهم واحتياجاتهم للنمو التطور، وأحب أن أضمن دائماً أن يكون لديهم متسع من الوقت لاستكشاف رغباتهم وتحقيقها. دوري داخل الحضانة هو تعليم الأطفال من خلال اللعب باستخدام القصص والأغاني المرحة والفنون والكثير من الوسائل التعليمية التي تُبَسِّط للأطفال فهم وحب التعلم والاستكشاف. من هواياتي المفضلة الخاصة حب الفنون والرسم والأعمال اليدوية بصفة خاصة، وأحاول دائماً دمجها مع الأنشطة داخل الصف. اتمنى ان يكون دوري في هذه الرحلة الجميلة مع الأطفال فعالاًو له تأثيراً إيجابياً في شخصياتهم، وبمشاركتكم سنستطيع توفير أفضل فرص النجاح للاطفال معاً. شكراً سارة خالد

اسمي " بسمة عبد السلام " من مصر تخرجت من جامعة الأزهر الشريف ( كلية الدرسات الانسانية ، ختمت القران الكريم حفظا فى الصف السادس ترتيلا وتجويدا بأحكامه. دفعنى حبى للأطفال للحصول على دبلوم مهني في مراحل الطفولة المبكرة ، كما اخذت الكثير من التدريبات مما أهلني فهم ومعرفة اكثر عن الاطفال فى مراحل الطفولة المبكرة عملت في حضانة دولية في الشارقة لمدة ثمان سنوات ، ثم التحقت للعمل فى كريتف نيست من 2021 حتى الان؛ معلمة لصفي البطات والصيصان الصغار. من أهم مهامي واولوياتي تعزيز مهارات التعلم و تطويرها بما يتناسب مع متطلبات واحتياجات الاطفال كما أؤمن بأن لكل طفل شخصية مستقلة ودائما ودوري أن أساعد الأطفال في البحث عن طرق لتوسيع نطاق تعلمهم وتطويرمهاراتهم وغرس القيم الاسلاميه لديهم منذ نعومة أظافرهم وهذا يضمن للأطفال إحراز تقدم في إظهار مهاراتهم وقدراتهم كل هذا من خلال التعلم من خلال اللعب.. هواياتى القراءة والطبخ والأعمال اليدويه. . أتمنى ان أكون عند حسن الظن بالعمل مع الأطفال وان يكون الوقت في الحضانة لهم هو وقت المتعه والابداع . – لاتتردد في السؤال عن كل ما يخص الطفل أو المنهج. بسمة عبد السلام

Salamu alaykum. My name is Maimunah, and I am your child’s teacher in the Doves class. I’m from New York, USA and have been living in the UAE since 2005, immersing myself in the rich local culture and mingling with its wonderful people. I’m bilingual and speak both English and Arabic fluently. I am a licensed educator with Cache 3, Cache 5, and SENCo certifications, and have been working with children in the early years for nearly a decade. I love working with little ones and children of determination, seeing the world through their innocent eyes, and designing learning opportunities to engage their unique personalities and needs. I’m greatly excited to be spending this year with you and your little one. Throughout the year, we’ll be focusing a lot on communication, social, physical, and personal skills through our daily activities. Each activity is planned as a learning opportunity tailored to meet your child’s individual interests and developmental needs while empowering their creativity, resilience, confidence, and independence, preparing them for school and the greater world beyond the classroom. Our classroom is set up with different learning areas to ensure your child is always engaged and learning at their individual pace and in their unique style. But all our learning won’t just take place inside the classroom. Some of our activities will take place in our library, multimedia room, indoor gym, playgrounds, sensory room, kitchen, and so much more. You know your child the best, so sharing information about them on the All About Me form is crucial to making sure they have the best time and the most fun every day. I’ll be at the classroom door daily to greet you and your child, so please feel free to talk to me and share any information you feel may be important. I look forward to meeting you and your precious little ones and being a part of their wonderful learning journey. Sincerely, Maimunah

أنا المعلمة"أميرة محمد" مصرية الجنسية، أقوم بتعليم صف إسباروس تخرجت من كلية"التربية قسم اللغة العربية والدراسات الإسلامية " عام 2015 عملت بمجال التربية مع الصغار في بلدي الأم(مصر) وفي الإمارات العربية المتحدة أيضا فقد عملت لمدة ست سنوات في مجال رياض الأطفال ،فقد إعدت بأن أعلم طفلي بماهو يحب وليس كما أنا أحب مع توجيهاتي له فالطفل بالنسبه لنا كتاب مفتوح وصفحة بيضاء أستطيع أن أغرس القيم الأخلاقيه بداخله وتعليميه الكثير والكثير فتعاملي مع الأطفال حسب الفروق الفردية وأيضا الحالات الخاصه فأنا أقوم بعمل خطة تعليميه خاصه بهم وأُفضِّل أن أوفر مساحة كافية لحرية الطفل ويخرج كل شىْ بداخله داخل الصف وخارجه حسب رغبته واحتياجه الخاصة. الدور الذي أقوم به داخل الحضانه ليس مقتصر علي تعليم الأطفال فقط فأنا بمثابة أم ثانيه لهم وأعمل علي تلبية جميع احتياجاتهم لجعلهم يشعرون بالأمان والراحةدائما فأنا اتبع أيضا استراجية التعليم عن طريق اللعب من خلال قراءة القصه وتمثيلها علي مسرح الدمي والغناء سويا مع ثمثيل الحركات و من هواياتي المفضلة الأعمال اليدوية وأجاهد بأن أخرج كل شىء مبدع من أجل جعل أطفالي سعداء.أتمنى أن أكون عند حسن ظنكم وأن يقض أطفالي وقتهم معي بكل حب واستمتاع وإذا أردتم أي استفسار عن أي شىْ يخص طفلكم لا تترددوا في مراسلتي عن طريق إرسال رساله علي تطبيق أولياء الأمور أو الأتصال علي هاتف الحضانه طاب يومكم. جزاكم الله خيرًا أميرة محمد

My name is Wessam Adel, an Early Childhood Educator from Egypt with a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Alexandria in Greek and Latin Archeology. I also hold an Educational Diploma from the Faculty of Education from the same university. I moved to Dubai in 2010 with my family and have been working in various nurseries in Dubai for the last 9 years. During this time, I also attained an additional diploma in Early Childhood Education. I am a true believer that every child is unique and that every child has infinite abilities when supported and loved and am so excited to provide that support and love to your children at Creative Nest Nursery. I always ensure to provide freedom in my classroom so every child has an opportunity to expressive their unique selves, be creative and show us what he or she is truly capable of. I love to promote children’s learning through playing, reading stories, singing nursery rhymes, mark making, getting mess, and exploring. My wish is for our children to have fun, grow happy and healthy Insha Allah.

My name is Aneesa Razvi. I am a German citizen with a diverse background, born in Saudia Arabia and brought up in India. I speak English, German, Hindi, and Urdu fluently. I moved to Dubai from Germany 9 years back and I live here with my three daughters and husband. I love nature and together with my family we go for hiking and long walks on the weekends when the weather is pleasant. I have a Master’s Degree in Mathematics and completed my CACHE3. I have been working with children since 2018. I love teaching and inspiring young minds to become creative thinkers and independent learners. I can’t wait to get to know your children, because in our classroom, we truly will become a family. My main goal is to create a safe space where students feel comfortable to learn and grow. I welcome and value parental involvement throughout the year. I would love to hear from you and are welcome to contact me with any questions, comments, or concern you may have.   Sincerely, Aneesa Razvi

My name is Ruby Adnan. I was born and bought up in UK. I moved to the UAE 11 years ago and call it home now. I live here with my husband and two beautiful children. In my spare time I love exploring new and different outdoor places and shopping. I have a Masters degree and have completed my CACHE 3. I’ve got over 7 years’ experience in teaching, and I absolutely love what I do. I have worked with children from 1.5 years to 4.5 years. The best thing about working with children is seeing the difference you can make in their life and watch them learn, grow and develop. We are creating future professions here. It’s just beautiful.

My name is Khadije Abou El Naaj, and I am a Canadian citizen with a diverse background, born in Lebanon and of Palestinian heritage. Professionally, I am a Registered Early Childhood Educator in Canada, registered with the Ontario College of Early Childhood Educators. Over the past two years, I have dedicated myself to nurturing young minds as an Early Years Teacher, fostering an inclusive environment where each child's unique learning style is honored and encouraged. My educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology and a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. My passion for Early Childhood Education ignited when I became a parent to twin daughters. Observing their development and engagement sparked my curiosity, motivating me to delve deeper into understanding these remarkable young minds. As an advocate for lifelong learning, I remain committed to continuous self-education. I actively engage in reading and studying current perspectives, particularly in areas like mental health and behavior analysis, to further enhance my skills as an educator. I firmly believe that my role encompasses not only facilitating learning but also nurturing children's wonders and curiosities, tailoring educational approaches that resonate with each child's innate interests. Central to my philosophy is the profound importance of play in a child's daily life. I firmly believe that through play, children explore, learn, and develop essential skills crucial for their growth. Beyond my professional commitments, I am a devoted parent to three children. I cherish quality time spent with them and delight in exploring new destinations through travel experiences. I am excited to embark on this new journey at the Creative Nest Early Childhood Center. I eagerly anticipate collaborating with parents to craft an enriching and dynamic learning environment that nurtures the holistic development of our children.

My name is Shadia Agha. I am from Palestine, but was born and raised in the UAE. I have three daughters, and a big family around me. Teaching is one of my greatest passions, I believe that children’s most effective way of learning is through play, I also believe that every child is unique in their own way. This will be my third-year teaching at Creative Nest Nursery but my 11th year of teaching FS1, I have my bachelor’s degree in computer science from Ajman University, Early Year Educator Diploma Cache 3, leadership for children and young People and finished a course of “Innovation and Creativity in Education” and more of training Course related to early years. My hobbies drawing, art and reading Lastly, I love my family and my job. Can’t wait to spend this year learning and growing with your children, looking forward to meeting you! السلام عليكم ! اسمي شادية آغا وسأكون معلمة طفلكم للعام القادم. أنا من فلسطين ولدت ونشأت في الإمارات العربية المتحدة. لدي ثلاث بنات وعائلة كبيرة حولي .. التدريس بالنسبة لي هو متعة و شغف. أنا أومن أن أكثر طرق التعلم فعالية للأطفال هي اللعب و الأنشطة المختلفة وكذلك أومن أن كل طفل فريد من نوعه بطريقته الخاصة.. ستكون هذه سنتي الثالثة في التدريس في حضانة كريتيف نيست ، ولكن هي السنة الثانية عشر لي في مهنة التدريس لمرحلة الطفولة المبكرة . حصلت على درجة البكالوريوس في علوم الكمبيوتر من جامعة عجمان ، ودبلوم التعليم لمرحلة الطفولة المبكرة و دبلوم القيادة في مجال خدمة الاطفال و الصغار وأنهيت دورة "الابتكار و الإبداع في التعليم و العديد من الدورات المرتبطة بمرحلة رياض الأطفال و السلوك ". هواياتي الرسم وكل ما يتعلق بالفن كما احب القراءة و التكنولوجيا أخيرًا ، أحب عائلتي وعملي . كلي شوق للقاء أطفالكم و التعرف عليهم لنقضي سنة مميزة بإذن الله

My name is Roomana Fareed Changwani. I was born and raised in the Emirates and I have graduated with my Early Years Foundation Stage Education diploma and achieved certifications within various topics in early years education. Having worked and volunteered within all age groups in the Early Years has developed and provided me with a deep passion to embark on researching and implementing the best practice forward for children to thrive and progress in a nurturing environment under my care. Every child deserves a champion who believes in them, and I aspire to be one for your child. I believe children are the transformers of our society and the leaders of tomorrow.

My name is Rochelle and I am coming from a beautiful country of over 7600 islands - Philippines. I’ve started my career at our family business as a graphic designer and event photographer. In 2015 my life took a professional and geographical turn when I came to Dubai and I’ve been surrounded by kids ever since. First, at the children’s playland then at Creative Nest in 2017 where I’m still enjoying being a part of their learning, playing and growing-up journey. Being a mum of a gorgeous teenage daughter myself, I strongly believe in working with children as an unmatched opportunity which helps us develop beautiful qualities, learn and grow with them. At Creative Nest you can find me welcoming you at the reception, teaching character development mostly in physical activities with the kids at the gym, on the ladder installing the decorations or taking photos at the event.