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Masterminds began as a profoundly personal journey. When our daughter Athena was born, we explored how the brain truly learns—seeking the best of neuroscience, global child development practices, and methods to spark a lifelong love of discovery.
What we found changed our daughter’s path—and our life's mission. Today, that same depth of research, care, and innovation is specifically curated for the Masterminds ELC Dubai experience, designed to propel students aged 1.5–6 toward global leadership, intellectual mastery, and the height of their unique potential.
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Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and world-renowned expert in the biological mechanisms of decision-making.
Dr. Michael Platt is a neuroscientist known for asking some of the most challenging questions in 21st-century science. As a Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania, his work explores how the brain makes decisions and navigates social environments.
ELC Focus: At Masterminds ELC, Dr. Platt oversees the integration of cutting-edge research into our ATHENA+ framework, specifically focusing on how the "First 2,000 Days" of life serve as the foundation for the "Leader’s Brain". His insights into neuroplasticity ensure our youngest students are equipped with the neural foundations for elite leadership, strategic thinking, and emotional resilience.
Education innovator with 20+ years of global experience in strategy, operations, education, and EdTech.
Shamail left a career in equity trading at Goldman Sachs and strategy consulting at Booz & Co to reinvent education from the ground up. His vision blends cutting-edge neuroscience, deep parental insight, and innovative systems thinking.
ELC Focus: Today, he leads the strategic direction and bespoke Early Years vision in Dubai, ensuring that every student in our nursery and preschool receives the elite, personalized coaching and high-performance environment they deserve.
Learning specialist with 18+ years of experience leading global curriculum innovation.
Tania is the heart of the ATHENA+ curriculum framework and the architect of the Masterminds pillars of intellectual, physical, and social excellence. A devoted mother of three, she brings a powerful mix of global training and real-world insights.
ELC Focus: Her leadership drives the quality and consistency of our specialized curriculum for ages 1.5–6, ensuring academic rigor is matched with deep emotional intelligence and the cultivation of unique genius from the very beginning.
Accreditation expert and expeditionary education leader with 40+ years of experience.
Stephen has served as Head of School at top institutions and has guided dozens of schools through successful curriculum development and global accreditation. He has led expeditionary learning experiences around the world, from the Alps to Mount Fuji.
ELC Focus: At Masterminds, he supports the integration of high-impact, real-world experiential learning into our Early Years programs, ensuring our 1.5–6-year-old students learn through sophisticated, age-appropriate expeditions.
100% of Faculty hold Advanced Degrees or Specialized Early Years Certifications.
Avg. 15+ years of International Pedagogical Experience.
Subject Matter Experts: Specialist mentors in Suzuki Music, Language Immersion, and Physical Development.
Gymnastics Coach
Swimming and PE Coach
Arabic Program Teacher
Gymnastics Coach
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Operations Coordinator
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Pre-K Teacher
Pre-K Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
French Program Teacher
Language Support Teacher
French Program Teacher
Arabic Program Teacher
Gymnastics Coach
Swimming and PE Coach
Arabic Program Teacher
Operations Coordinator
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Nursery Teacher
Pre-K Teacher
Pre-K Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
French Program Teacher
Language Support Teacher
French Program Teacher
Arabic Program Teacher
The mentorship provided by our leadership team extends far beyond the Early Years. As your child graduates from KG2, they gain priority access to the same world-class expertise at Masterminds VIP Dubai, continuing their journey of elite development through Primary and Middle School (Ages6–14).
Contact our ELC Dubai admissions team for further assistance.
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