Send us a textWe meet Richard Drew, principal of Jumeira Baccalaureate School, and trace his path from sporty Nottingham kid and clarinettist to long-serving IB headteacher in Dubai. He shares why character, inclusion, and patient culture-building stay at the heart of JBS.• shifting from football to rugby and the habits sport builds• why learning an instrument strengthens patience and focus• choosing a BEd in PE and finding purpose in teaching• early rugby career, injury and lessons in resilience• Australia exchange and the haves vs have-nots divide• UAE PPP years, translators and cultural fluency• stepping into JBS and leading through change• IB identity and Character Mark Plus recognition• Inspire and Aspire inclusion embedded in school life• staff continuity, community trust and belonging• philosophy of happiness, health and safety driving learning• future plans to mentor leaders and give back locally• life outside school: cycling, cooking and family sportTeach Middle East Magazine is the premier platform for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect and find inspiration, resources, and forums to enhance their teaching techniques, methodologies, and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools. Visit our website https://linktr.ee/teachmiddleeast. Tweet us: https://twitter.com/teachmiddleeast Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachmiddleeast/.Hosted by Leisa Grace Wilson Connect with Leisa Grace: Twitter: https://twitter.com/leisagrace LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leisagrace/

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