Principal of DBS Jumeirah Park Foundation

Carrie Hoza is a passionate, experienced teacher who, for the last fourteen years, has taught and led in outstanding schools both here in Dubai and in the UK. As a senior leader, she has led improvements across a wide range of areas including curriculum development, pastoral care, teaching and learning, teacher coaching and special educational needs. 

Her interest in education started with a degree in Child Psychology before moving onto her PGCE at the University of London, Roehamption. Carrie's background in Education Psychology has led her to focus on striving for high wellbeing and involvement for all students in school. She is currently studying for her Masters in Education. She works to lead not only Dubai British Foundation School, but also works as one of the Lead Child Protection Officers for Taaleem. Carrie has recently started her PENTA Inspector training and will hopefully complete this in June this year.

Carrie lives in Dubai with her husband and two children, one of whom attends Dubai British Foundation. She has lived in Dubai for the last 10 years and is very proud to call the UAE her home. 

Best Moment in Teaching

Recently, one of my previous students who I taught when he was in Year 4 in England, came to visit Dubai for his 18th Birthday. I met up with him and his family while they were here and was so proud to hear how he is about to go to university to be a teacher and said he was inspired by his time in my class. Making such a positive impact on children's lives is such a privilege and why I think I have the best job in the world. 

At DBF, my favourite part of the day is Singing4Learning - the sound of all the children and staff singing in both English and Arabic, is a feeling of joy and pride that you cannot put into words. I wonder what the children in our school will grow up to be!