Kirsty Howard is a Scottish educator with a degree in Biomedical Science from Abertay University in Scotland and a PGCE from the University of Nottingham. She has been teaching in the UAE for the past eight years, beginning her career in Al Ain before moving into international education within the IB curriculum. Over the last five years, she has specialised in teaching Science and Biology within the IB framework and has also spent two years as a Year 7 and Year 8 Leader, supporting students both academically and pastorally.
Kirsty is passionate about creating a positive and engaging learning environment where students feel supported, challenged, and encouraged to grow in confidence. She strongly values building positive relationships with students and families and believes that communication and collaboration are key to student success.
Outside of school, Kirsty enjoys staying active through running, swimming, and hiking. She is very excited to become part of the school community, get involved in school life, and support students in achieving both their academic and personal goals.