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School Leadership

Meet the administrators and trustees who guide Crescent International.

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Administration

Senior Leadership Team

Dr. Catherine Merrill
Head of School
Ed.D., Harvard University. 20 years in independent school leadership. Passionate advocate for whole-child education.
Mr. James Okafor
Associate Head of School
M.Ed., American University of Sharjah. Oversees academic affairs, faculty development, and strategic initiatives.
Dr. Linda Stavros
Director of Academics
Ph.D., University of Dubai. Former college professor turned PreK–12 curriculum innovator.
Mr. David Chen
Director of Admissions
M.A., Columbia University. 15 years guiding families through the enrollment journey.
Ms. Rachel Torres
Director of Student Life
M.S., American University of Dubai. Champion of student wellness, belonging, and co-curricular excellence.
Mr. Paul Whitmore
CFO & Director of Operations
M.B.A., INSEAD. Stewards the financial health and physical campus of the school.
Governance

Board of Trustees

NameRoleBackground
Margaret HollowayBoard ChairPartner, Al Tamimi & Company
Robert KimVice ChairManaging Director, Emirates NBD Capital
Dr. Susan ParkTreasurerCardiologist, Mediclinic City Hospital
Thomas GravesSecretaryPrincipal, Atkins Middle East
Amara OseiTrusteeVP of Inclusion, Dubai Holdings
Dr. Felix NavarroTrusteeDean, UAE University College of Education
Patricia SimmonsTrusteeAlumna, Class of 1988; Philanthropist
Haruto YamadaTrusteePresident, Al Futtaim Engineering

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