My name is Anusheh Ahmar and I am an experienced Early Years practitioner teaching in Dubai for the last ten years. Born and brought up in Pakistan, I have extensively travelled the world and for the last thirteen years, Dubai has been my home. I am a mother of two boys which has encouraged me to become more patient and nurturing. I love being a mom, even with all its trials and lessons!

My admiration for children makes me a compassionate and dedicated teacher. I am always working with new strategies and seeking knowledge to become a better practitioner to yield favourable learning outcomes in children. My strength as a teacher is to work with differentiated instruction to maximize individual growth in my students.

What I enjoy the most is being around my students; they enlighten me and fill my day with love and joy. Every child has a unique personality and there is always so much to learn from them. Each one in their own way leaves lasting impressions and memories for me to cherish.

I would want to be no one other than a ‘Teacher’.

‘To teach is to touch a life forever’ – Anonymous

Hello, my name is Karine Khachatryan and I am the new class teacher for Hollies. I am originally from Moscow, Russia, though I have lived in different countries over the years.

I have my Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Pedagogy and a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology which I studied in Scotland, UK.

I have been working with children for 12 years now in the capacity of a special needs’ teacher. I have a diverse range of teaching experiences such as working in schools, clinics, children’s camps, nurseries and in a home environment as well.

What makes me feel passionate about working with children is that when they are treated with love, kindness, and respect, they give back thousandfold. I can still remember all the teachers who impacted me positively and I want to do the same with children in my care. I am by nature a soft and nurturing person and because of this, working with Early Years is a natural fit for me.

Looking forward to getting to know you and your child and having an amazing new year together!

Hello, my name is Kerrie and I am the teacher for Seedlings class in Willow Children’s Nursery. I am from the south of England, living in a small town in Devon. Nine years ago, I decided to go on an adventure and live in New Zealand where I met my husband. We then moved to Dubai in the beginning of 2017.

Starting my career, I went into psychology and worked with adults in mental health which I loved. As my family started getting bigger with the arrival of my lovely nieces and nephews, I got the chance to look after them which is when I realised, I really wanted to work with children. Two of my nephews have Autism and I have learnt so much about child development and disabilities. While attending many therapy sessions with them, I was able to learn various ways to support different types of children. Since then, I decided I wanted to be a teacher and I did my level 3 Diploma in Early Childhood Education. I have worked for 4 years with children of different ages including babies. This job has been a dream come true. I work with passion and love. I feel I am naturally very calm but can be very fun and creative which works so well with children.

My hobbies must be reading books. I love to read novels and any books on psychology since that is my main interest. My husband and I love traveling and trying different foods. The UAE is amazing for trying many different foods from all over the world. Back in the UK and New Zealand I loved hiking, climbing mountains and volcano’s which I am very proud of, next I will tackle the mountains here in the UAE. 


Hello current and prospective Willow family!!

My name is Magen Alexander, and I am the teacher for the Little Acorns’ class. My educational background consists of a BSocSci in Psychology and Art History, Applied Behavioral Analysis training, RBT training, CACHE Level 3 and multiple other courses done over the years. I have been living and working within the UAE for 4 years, my prior position being a behaviour therapist working with children of determination. I am extremely passionate about inclusion and truly believe that each child is unique and should therefore have a unique education. I’ve worked with children and young adults for several years in various capacities which has allowed me to gain experience in all areas of child development.

I believe that passion cannot be learnt in a textbook or seminar, but rather, stems from the heart. Although I have obtained my qualifications through years of continuous studies, I have always had a deep passion for working with children. Growing up in South Africa, where there is always a need to lend a hand, I took inspiration from my parents who worked tirelessly to not only ensure that their own children were provided for but always sought to help others, regardless of how much or how little they had to give. During my varsity years I volunteered for an NGO/NPO working with children in the rural areas of Cape Town. To this day my time there inspires me to always work as hard as I can, knowing that there are people who give all of themselves to help others for nothing in return.

I am mother to a wonderful little boy who is currently attending Willow Children’s Nursery. I treat each child in my class with the same love and care that I would want for my son and always try to empathize with the parents and ensure that they feel at ease with their children being in my care. I am extremely family-orientated, and I consider myself blessed to be working in an industry that brings me such joy and continues to grow my Dubai Family.

Hello, my name is Ms. Kelsey. Born and bred in Liverpool, England, I qualified with a level 3 as an Early Years Educator in 2015. I am interested in traveling, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures around the world.

In January 2019, I embarked on a new adventure while moving to the UAE. I wanted to extend my knowledge and experiences by traveling and teaching in different parts of the world. My aim within all educational sectors, is to provide equal opportunities for all children. Allowing them to develop skills in a safe and comfortable learning environment and tailoring their education to their individual needs.

I have experience in EYFS and Montessori nurseries, both in the UK and UAE, with a variety of age groups. My main interests are child psychology and early years development. I am excited to progress in my career and gain new experiences in the UAE.

This will be my first year at Willows Children’s Nursery. However, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to work alongside an outstanding team in a highly established nursery environment. I look forward to meeting all the children and their families.

Every child deserves a champion-an adult who will never give up on them, who understands the power of connection and insists that they become the best that they can possibly be - Rita Pierson.

Hi, my name is Natalia Aguirre, and I am originally from Colombia.

I moved to UAE with my husband where we have built a life that I love with our precious son. I am very passionate about spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy road trips, exploring hidden gems, tasting different cuisines, and experiencing the beauty of cultural diversity in our world. I consider myself a fervent community helper, skilled in motivating and inspiring individuals to identify their full potential. My educational background and past career in Business Administration has positively shaped me, however, my volunteer work in an adoption center in Spain and teaching Spanish in New York has led me down the path of caring for young children.

I have a Cache Level 3 in Early Years Education with additional continuous professional development (CPD) courses. I have been teaching in Dubai for the last four years. I have a true passion for working with babies and believe in providing high quality care and nurturing a child’s creativity through play, art expression and music. Seeing children laugh and smile every day, makes me feel very grateful to be a part of their lives!

Originally from Sri Lanka, I have lived in Dubai for almost 5 years. I have always been passionate about teaching and special needs education. However, due to family circumstances, I was unable to pursue this passion early on. Finally, 2 years ago and after 6 years in the corporate sector, I was able to follow my heart.

I have both CACHE LEVEL 2 and 3 qualifications in Early Years Education as well as a CACHE LEVEL 3 diploma as a Special Needs Co-Ordinator. I am looking to start my Master’s degree in special needs education as well as my Post Graduate certificate in education within a year’s time.

I am fond of individualized learning for each child as well as inclusion, diversity in learning and differentiation since children excel when you nurture their own interests. I believe in creating memorable experiences for children as well as enabling learning environments which will support them in forming strong, positive relationships. I strive to help children build their self-confidence and provide them with the right environment and tools that will help them to reach their full potential.

Looking forward to a wonderful new year together!

Hi, my name is Ms. Yasmin. I am excited to be a part of Willow Children’s Nursery for 3 years now. I was educated and brought up in America before completing my degree in Egypt where I later taught under the Montessori system. I have a Cache level 3 diploma in the Early Years Foundation Stage which I completed in the UK and two years previously working in Dubai at another Nursery. I love to exercise, travel, and ride my motorbike. I also have a 4-year-old son named Noah; he is in our Blossoms class in Willow.

I recently enhanced my teaching qualifications through Cache level 5 - ‘Leadership for Children and Young People Services’ which covers many aspects of the health and development of a child during the Early Years and the role of an Early Years Educator during this important stage in life.

My objective is to develop a long-term career in the education field. Having the privilege of being a teacher, I can honestly say that this is the most amazing experience of my life. Teaching two different approaches, the Montessori and Reggio Emilia approach, opened my eyes to the amazing world of young children. Seeing the smiles on their faces as they learn is the best part of my day!