Dubai teacher reflects on city s private education boom as she retires after 34 years
Celine Ribeiro went from taking classes in temporary classrooms to modern laboratories - and says the profession is far more stressful today
An image of Gems Modern Academy in 1986. Portable cabins were refurbished as small classrooms where teachers gave lessons to pupils each day. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
An old photo of Celine Ribeiro when she moved to the UAE in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Riberio, 68, is the head of policy and compliance at the Gems Modern Academy Nad Al Sheba. She will retire this week. Pawan Singh / The National