School Leadership
BA Hons, PGCE, MBA
Mr Hansen holds a degree from the City of London and an MBA. Mr Hansen is a well-qualified and experienced British educator and leader, who has held leadership posts in prestigious British schools in Bangladesh, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Dubai. With a thorough understanding of British education in the MENA region, Mr Hansen has established himself as a foremost learning and teaching expert, and as an accomplished and respected leader and administrator. Mr Hansen also brings creative skills, business acumen and entrepreneurial spirit from his experience beyond the education sector. He is a lifelong supporter of Arsenal and a follower of F1.
She also holds the National Qualification for Headteachers (NPQH) and is currently pursuing the National SENCO Qualification, further strengthening her expertise in leading our SEN initiatives.
EMBA, CPC
Faten Alkadiri holds an honors degree in Finance and IT. She also holds a Master's Degree in Executive Business Administration from the American University of Sharjah (AUS). Her career in HR started at AUK where she stayed 12 years before moving to Kuwait English School with a mission of building the HR Department. Faten is a Certified Professional Coach (CPC) focusing on Corporate Executive Leadership and starting SMEs. She recently qualified as a Certified People Analytics for HR (PAHR) from Human Capital Institute HCI.
BA (Hons), MA, PGCE
Michael Hassan holds an Honours degree in Music from the University of Leeds where he received a scholarship and gained his PGCE from the University of Huddersfield. He was nominated for a UK Teaching Award for his practice early in his career. He worked at a number of leading schools in England before moving to Kuwait English School in 2010. Michael has held a number of leadership positions at the school and is also a qualified development lead in the Teaching Effectiveness Enhancement Programme.
BA, PGCE, MA, NPQH
Frances Lennon holds a degree in English and Politics from the Queen’s University of Belfast, along with a PGCE and MA in Educational Leadership from the University of Roehampton. She has also gained the National Professional Qualification for Headteachers, (NPQH). Her teaching career began in London where she taught for several years. She has a CELTA qualification and has worked for the British Council for a number of years with EAL students. Her professional interests lie in the closely related areas of dyslexia, dyscalculia and neurodiversity and she has taken courses with the British Dyslexia Association to gain further qualifications in these fields. She is currently working towards gaining the National SENCO Qualification, which should add to her expertise in leading and advising teachers who work with students who have learning differences.
Kismet Alzuhair is an accomplished educator with a wealth of experience in the field of early childhood education. She earned her BA from the University of Arizona, and further honed her expertise by obtaining a diploma in Childhood Psychology and Inclusion. For over 3 decades, Kismet has been a member of the Kuwait English School community, and she has worn many hats during her tenure, serving as a teacher, Year Head, Deputy Head, and currently holding the position of Head Teacher at the Early Years Department.
Dominique Hill holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honours from De Montfort University and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) from the University of Sunderland. She has also attained her SENCO Level 7 qualification. Dominique has been a dedicated member of Kuwait English School for 13 years, where she has served in various leadership capacities, including Senior Coordinator and Deputy Head, within the Green Unit. Her extensive experience is marked by her commitment to supporting students in achieving their full potential.
