Aparna Rajan
Faculty Head of Commerce
GEMS Founders School DubaiA purpose-led educator, an MOE certified leader, and a Distinguished Toastmaster. Born and raised in India, I hold a Bachelors in Commerce, a Masters in Economics, a Bachelor in Education, and an NPQSL from Best Practice Network, UK. My journey in education began in 2007, and I've been in Dubai since 2013, where I joined GFS, Dubai in 2021. At GFS, I started as Head of Business and now serve as Faculty Head of Commerce and MB Cluster Lead for Economics. I'm an expert examiner for Pearson Edexcel and have been a Chief Examining Officer for ISC. My dedication to fostering student-centered learning has been recognized, including being named an outstanding teacher by High Performance Learning UK and a finalist for the Madam Mariamma Varkey Award 2024-25. Beyond my professional life, I'm a foodie who loves binge-watching with family and an adventure-seeker who finds exhilaration in roller coasters, ziplining, and skydiving. I also enjoy being a panelist and moderator at educational summits and mentoring Toastmasters. I'm a lifelong learner, constantly striving to be a better version of myself.
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Not all lessons come with a manual; some come with mistakes, and moments of clarity from mentors.
Aparna Rajan explores the nuanced realities of educational leadership, offering hard-earned insights on resilience, self-awareness, and leading with both heart and clarity.
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