Janet Ghanem

Education has been my life’s work for over 25 years, with more than 15 of those years spent in senior leadership. Throughout my journey, I have remained guided by one belief: early childhood is the foundation of everything. Throughout my career, I have worked across diverse international contexts, which has strengthened my ability to lead complex teams, align pedagogy with business objectives, and build strong relationships with parents, staff, regulators, and corporate partners. I have extensive experience in: Leading and developing high-performing leadership and educator teams Driving enrolment growth, parent affinity, and retention Embedding high-quality educational frameworks, including Reggio Emilia and IB PYP Ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities such as KHDA and ADEK Improving staff engagement, retention, and internal promotion pathways As Area Director for six Odyssey Reggio Nurseries in Dubai, I lead with both heart and clarity, overseeing academic excellence, operat