Middle School Leadership Team

Leigh Anne Toler, Head of Middle School

Leigh Anne attended Texas A&M University for a B.S. in Geography and M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction. She earned her Teachers' Training Center (TTC) Certificate of International School Teacher Leadership, and completed her final Principals' Training Center (PTC) course this summer to earn the PTC Certificate of International School Leadership. 

Before this role, she served in other divisional and whole school learning leadership positions in international schools in Uganda, Lebanon, and Russia. She is an avid baseball fan and loves coffee, puzzles, movie nights, and baking.

 

Dean Bleasdale, MS Dean of Students & Pastoral Care

Dean Bleasdale holds a BA Honours in English and History from the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of South Africa. He has taught in several countries, including Zambia, Thailand, and Taiwan.

Most recently, he worked as the Deputy Director of Student Affairs at I-Shou International School. An avid explorer and keen waterman, Dean brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to his role.

 

Benjamin Smith, MYP Coordinator (Grades 6-8)

Benjamin is originally from Virginia in the United States. He holds a BSc in Anthropology from Virginia Commonwealth University and is currently pursuing an M.Ed in Educational Leadership. He has lived and worked in the UAE since 2014 and has been an IB MYP Coordinator since 2018.

When not in school, he enjoys playing music and exercising. He and his wife have three children, two of whom are DP graduates currently studying in the US.

 

Adeeba Qazi, G8 Grade Level Leader/Community Project Coordinator

Adeeba holds a bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and Biochemistry from University of Mumbai. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in Education from University of Mumbai.

She has taught in an IB school in India for several years. She has taught Design, Science and was the MYP Service Coordinator and CAS coordinator. She is teaching Science and Design at ISL Qatar and was the Personal Project Coordinator.

Currently she a science and design teacher, a Grade level leader for Grade 8 and the Community Project Coordinator.  In her free time, Adeeba loves cooking, travelling and meeting new people.

 

Ahmed El Hadidi, G7 Grade Level Leader/Arabic Speaking Students Community Liaison

Ahmed obtained a doctorate in Arabic Language and Literature from the university of Al Mansoura. He also holds a Diploma in Education from the same University.  

Ahmed has extensive experience in the field of International Education since 2001. He has worked in several international schools in Egypt and Qatar. He is an accomplished IB educator and highly experienced with 17 years of experience in international schools. He is also an IB workshop leader and CIS Evaluation team visitor.  

In 2011 Ahmed joined the rich and diverse ISL community. Ahmed enjoys the outdoors, travelling and spending time with his family.

 

Emma Sinclair, G6 Grade Level Leader

Emma holds a B.Ed Honors in Language and Literature Teaching from Universidad Andres Bello, Chile. Her love for travel and adventure has led her to teach in four International Schools around the world, two of which have been IB World Schools (located in Chile, South Africa, Oman, and now Qatar). She enjoys reading, music, snowboarding, and exploring the world. Having over 7 years of experience in the MYP, Emma believes she too is a lifelong learner, and is about to obtain her Masters Degree in International Education.