Lisa Davage, Assistant Head Teacher at The Arbor School Dubai, has over ten years of experience as an Early Years specialist. Lisa started her teaching journey in East Sussex, UK and then moved to the UAE, where she has worked in Government and international settings across the UAE.
Lisa has successfully led an Early Years and Key Stage One department at a Talk for Writing Training Centre in England. Lisa takes inspiration from The Curiosity Approach, which has impacted how she facilitates learning in the classroom, particularly when creating meaningful and mindful spaces. Lisa values the importance of following the child's natural interests and then shaping the learning around their interests is influenced by the hygge philosophy to learning which is woven into the provision and experiences she provides for learners. Learner well-being, wellness and happiness are at the heart of everything Lisa does, united with a forward-thinking, integrated approach to learning combining STEAM and hands-on experiences that guide children's inquisition and critical thinking. Lisa has used her expertise to create high-quality, bespoke consultancy service/advisory to other settings within the UAE.
