Sharjah Ruler Issues Decision to Form SEA's Board of Trustees

His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has issued an Administrative Decision regarding the formation of the Board of Trustees for the Sharjah Education Academy (SEA). According to this decision, the board will be chaired by Dr. Muhadditha Yahya Al Hashemi, President of the Sharjah Education Academy, with the following distinguished members:

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1. Dr. Khawla Abdul Rahman Al Mulla, Member of the Executive Council, Chairperson of the Sharjah Family Affairs Authority
2. Dr. Najwa Mohammed Al-Housani, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the University of Kalba
3. Dr. Rashed Nasser Abu Shabas Al Ali, Director of the Sharjah Directorate of Human Resources
4. Ali Ahmed Al Hosani, Director of the Sharjah Private Education Authority
5. Najla Al Midfa, Vice-Chairperson of Sheraa
6. Mohammed Obaid Al-Shamsi, Director General of the Sharjah Social Security Fund
7. Khalaf Abdullah Khalaf, Deputy CEO, Head of Internal Audit for the Sharjah Islamic Bank Group
8. Dr. Kirsti Lonka, Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Helsinki, Finland
9. Dr. Pauline Gaye Taylor, Director of the Australian Council for Educational Research
10. Dr. Dragan Gasevic, Director of the Learning Analytics Center at Monash University, Australia
11. Dr. Alexandra Allan, Head of the Graduate School of Education at the University of Exeter, United Kingdom
12. Dr. Timothy Knowles, CEO of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, United States
13. Dr. Steven Barnett, Expert on Early Childhood Care and Policy at Rutgers University, United States
14. Dr. Janine Romano, Director of the Sharjah Education Academy
15. Michael Thompson, CEO of the British Childbase Partnership
16. Dr. Geir Graus, International Early Childhood Consultant

The decision specifies that the term of membership on the Council is three years, with the possibility of renewal for additional terms. Members whose terms have expired are eligible for reappointment.

This newly formed Board of Trustees is expected to play a crucial role in guiding and overseeing the Sharjah Education Academy’s mission to advance educational standards and practices in the region. The diverse and experienced board members bring a wealth of knowledge from various educational sectors around the world, ensuring that SEA remains at the forefront of educational innovation and excellence.