Dr. Neha Sharma has been living in the UAE for 25 years and has witnessed inclusion evolve tremendously during this period. She has previously held the senior leadership position as Head of Inclusion at an International IB Curriculum School.
Mrs. Sharma is currently employed in the position of Head of Inclusion at one of the most prestigious government schools following the UK curriculum in Dubai.
Mrs. Sharma graduated from the University of Bombay with a B.E (hons) in Engineering before obtaining a Masters in Inclusive and Special Education from the University of Birmingham (British University in Dubai campus). This unusual journey was inspired by her daughter, a person of determination. Following her passion for inclusion, she will be completing her PhD in Gifted Education from British University in Dubai soon and joining our school as Dr Sharma. Her passion includes setting up an exemplary Gifted Education Program at Dwight School Dubai.
Mrs. Sharma was rated as an ‘Exceptional’ Head of Inclusion by KHDA during their inspections in 2018. Under her leadership, the inclusion department won the 2nd best SEND team in the UAE award by Education Journal Middle East Awards in 2017. She is the recipient of the prestigious Prof. Indira Parikh Award for Women in Education Leaders organized by the World Education Congress in India in 2018. Mrs. Sharma presented her research proposal at the UAE Graduate Students Research Conference in 2019.
Mrs. Sharma has also completed the CPT3A qualification and is a licensed assessor with the British Psychological Society. She has chaired the CIS accreditation committee for the Access to Teaching and Learning section at her previous school. She has completed levels 1-3 in Safeguarding and child protection, first aid in mental health, positive education and ASDAN vocational programs.
Beyond work, Mrs. Sharma enjoys reading, cooking, and listening to Indian music.