School Advisory Board

Ms. Nicola Walsh Head of Teaching, Learning and Assessments

As a well experienced educator, leader, and schools' evaluator, I bring over 40 years of expertise in the field of education, from working internationally and in the UK. I've held various senior roles, including head teacher in the UK and principal of a large regional school in Sri Lanka. I've also worked as an Ofsted inspector and lead inspector for British Schools Overseas, evaluating schools across the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

My expertise spans curriculum development and implementation, assessment and evaluation, teacher training and development, leadership, and management, and TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). I've worked with governments, educational institutions, and organizations in numerous countries. As a Senior Teacher for Primary and Early Years with the British Council in Sri Lanka, I made significant changes to the teaching of reading, curriculum provision, and assessment.

As a consultant, I've advised and trained teachers in Cambodia, Egypt, Oman, and Sri Lanka, further expanding my global reach. My passion lies in empowering students, teachers, and institutions to reach their full potential, and I strive to make a lasting impact in the world of education.

Mr. Michael Popinchalk Head of Culture, Vision, and Mission

As an accomplished education professional with a strong background in learning leadership, and a demonstrated history of working effectively with diverse educational institutions across five continents, I bring expertise in developing and implementing American, British, and International K-12 educational models for non-profit and privately owned schools. Possessing a special interest in integrating national curricula with internationally recognized program standards for accreditation, I've had the privilege of serving as Founding Principal for Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej (AMSI UAE), successfully opening a new purpose-built campus in Dubai. I coach and nurture internationally minded school leaders and educators, providing support and guidance to private school owners committed to the UAE National Agenda, driving educational excellence and innovation. It’s my pleasure to be associated with NPE in driving educational excellence to its summit.

Ms. Jacquiline Joseph Quality Assurance (Administration)

Ms. Jacquiline is a strategic thinker, with 27+ years of experience in the field of education, driving student success and administrative excellence. With a distinctive combination of skills in quality assurance, leadership, and strategic planning, she plays a key role in the Quality Assurance (Admin) Team at North Point Education. She coordinates the administrative functions of the schools, ensuring seamless operations.

Dr. Roopa Bhalla Quality Assurance (Academics)

Dr. Roopa Bhalla is a distinguished educationist and leader with over 35 years of experience in the education sector. Currently serving as Head of Quality Assurance at North Point Education, UAE, with a distinguished career marked by driving academic excellence, quality assurance, and strategic leadership. A recipient of the Distinguished Educationist of UAE Award and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education from Maryland University, USA, Dr. Bhalla has also been honoured with the Visionary Leader Award for her outstanding contributions to education.

Ms. Hussaina Begum Head of Local Advisory Board

Ms. Hussaina is a seasoned educational leader with over 7 years of experience in prominent UAE schools. She serves on the Local Advisory Board at North Point Education with a background as Founding Vice Principal at Beaconhouse Al Khaleej International School and expertise in mathematics education and examination management, she brings a wealth of knowledge as an Educational Leadership Consultant. Her leadership journey spans strategic roles, driving excellence in education.