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GEMS Education has announced the winner of its inaugural GEMS Exceptional Head of School Awards.

Chosen by peers, and chosen by an judging panel, Nargish Khambatta from GEMS Modern Academy was judged as the winner from within the GEMS network in the UAE. She got a prize money of AED273,000 (US$ 75,000).

The honors acknowledge outstanding Heads of Schools (Principals and Superintendents) who have actually prospered in giving high-grade understanding possibilities for all their trainees. Nargish offered exemplary leadership in all aspects of running a school, and with her activities, behaviors and perspectives has made a considerable payment to the status of the career.

Simon O'Connor, Principal & CEO of Jumeriah College was called the jogger - up and got a prize money of AED91,000 (US$ 25,000).

The launch of this award remains in line with the mission of GEMS Education's Founder, Sunny Varkey, to elevate the standing of the teaching occupation within the nation and the world.

The GEMS Exceptional Head of School Award is the fifth recognition to honour teachers, released by GEMS and the Varkey Structure. The others are: the AED1 million Emirates Innovative Instructor Award, an initiative arranged in partnership with the UAE Ministry of Education; the US$ 1 million Global Teacher Prize, instituted and managed by the Varkey Foundation and sustained by GEMS Education; the Mariamma Varkey Honors for Inspiring and Outstanding Teaching at GEMS; and the GEMS Teacher of the Month Honors, which happen in all GEMS colleges in the UAE.

This series of honors highlight the importance of the mentor occupation and highlight teachers throughout the world that deserve to be identified, appreciated, rewarded and celebrated.

Discussing the Exceptional Head of School at GEMS, Sunny Varkey, Founder of GEMS Education, said: "We proud of all the impressive leaders that we have within our colleges, and every one of our Heads of School is an enthusiastic and inspirational educationist. We are fortunate to be able to celebrate them through these awards.

The chosen Heads of Colleges were assessed utilizing numerous requirements including responsiveness to requirements and staminas of trainees from varied etymological, social, spiritual and socioeconomic histories; understanding of the curriculum; and assessment and reporting demands, while likewise demonstrating innovative practices that engage and support all students.

Speaking on the award Nargish Khambatta said, "The statement appeared of heaven and I was overwhelmed with the deep feeling of silent that swamped my heart. This was a recognition of the terrific work my team does for our children, everyday. Obtaining the GEMS Phenomenal Head of School Award was a symbolic recognition of every principal in GEMS Education that function so selflessly for the future generation and for our staff. I praise our Founder Mr Sunny Varkey's vision - like the Global Educator Prize, he has guaranteed that the limelight radiates on Management".

Dino Varkey, President, GEMS Education said: "We at GEMS Education see Genius in every child. It is leaders like Nargish and Simon, as well as all the Heads of Schools acknowledged today, that really symbolize this worth and make our schools a place where every kid is supported to nurture their individual talents."

The leading 5 finalist of the GEMS Exceptional Head of School were; Matthew Burfield, GEMS Founders School- Al Barsha; Asma Gilani, Our Own English Senior High School- Sharjah Girls; Ruth Burke, GEMS Wellington International School; Nargish Khambatta, GEMS Modern Academy; and Simon O'Connor, Jumeirah College.

Past the US$ 75,000 and the US$ 25,000 that the Winner and Runner up obtained, the various other 3 finalists received US$ 10,000.

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