Dr Ghadeer Abu-Shamat

Executive Vice President GEMS Centre of Excellence for Arabic Language and culture and Superintendent - CEO

Dr. Ghadeer is a passionate educational leader with over twenty years of experience across Jordan, the United Kingdom, and the UAE. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, a Higher Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management from the AUB, MA in Educational Leadership and Management from the UCL's Institute of Education (IOE), and a Doctorate in Education (EdD) from the UCL, London. Dr. Ghadeer began her career as a Chemistry teacher in international curricula schools. After six years of teaching, she was appointed as a Middle School Principal for the international programme at a distinguished private school in Amman- Jordan. She then went on to establish and successfully lead a private school in Amman that offered the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum. Following this, she worked in London as an IB Programme Coordinator before being appointed as Principal and CEO at GEMS Education in Dubai. Dr. Ghadeer embodies a passion for education and strong leadership qualities that have enabled her to make a positive impact in every role she has undertaken. In addition to her role as a Superintendent-CEO, she was appointed as an Executive Vice President at GEMS Education, where she applies her extensive expertise to support students and enrich their educational experiences across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Egypt.

Speaker Sessions

GESS Talks Live 1628

Nov 13 2025 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Panel Session: QRTA Excellence Model in Action: Building Future-Ready Schools Through Collaboration

Session Summary:

This dynamic panel will showcase the Queen Rania Teacher Academy’s (QRTA) School-Based Excellence Model, a strategic framework designed to empower schools through targeted, school-level interventions. Centered on the belief that school leaders are catalysts for change, the model strengthens leadership, instructional practices, and data-driven decision-making to foster sustainable transformation in both public and private schools.

Moderated by Nabila Bashir, the panel will highlight the importance of collaboration in education and feature diverse perspectives on excellence:

QRTA will present its model’s impact across Jordanian schools, emphasizing inclusive practices, innovative teaching, and the power of professional learning communities.

Dr. Ghadeer Abu Shamat Executive Vice President from GEMS Centre of Excellence for Arabic Language and culture and Superintendent (CEO) will explore excellence in Arabic language and cultural education, showcasing how the model adapts to regional contexts.
Ms. Ingrid Abouzaid from the American University of Beirut will discuss how emerging technologies are shaping future-ready schools and transforming teaching practices.

Together, the panel will demonstrate how strategic partnerships and localized excellence models can drive meaningful change across educational ecosystems.

Speakers:

Nabila Bashir | Director of Business Development and Growth - Queen Rania Teacher Academy
Dr Ghadeer Abu-Shamat | Executive Vice President GEMS Centre of Excellence for Arabic Language and culture and Superintendent - CEO
Ingrid Abouzeid | Program Manager - American University of Beirut