Principal
United Arab Emirates
Total years of experience :27 years, 7 Months
Al Wagan, Al Ain/Abu Dhabi (
To the Director or Leadership Team:
I would like to apply for the principal position with your company in the UAE. My name is Karen Hines Perry and I would like to introduce myself to you. I am married with three adult children who all support and share my passion for education. I have been dedicated school principal with 30 years in public education. My experience in the field of education includes several posts: classroom teacher for 9.5 years (business education/computer literacy), teacher specialist for 3 years and principal for 18 years (15 years in the USA and 3 years in the UAE). I am currently working as an educational consultant and principal mentor (Certified by the National Association of Elementary School Principals in the USA) putting my experience and qualifications to work, supporting schools, new principals and academic vice principals.
Instructor: Administrative Support Technology Courses
•Certified Online Instructor: Business Administration
Instructional leader for a middle/high alternative school
•Oversee curriculum, testing, instruction and the overall school administration
•Maintain, analyze, interpret and report statistical data relative to the academic
performance and attendance of over 750 students per year
•Built a community and business partnerships
•Managed budgets via State and Title I grant funding over $1 million USD
Cooperative Office Education (COE) - Coordinator
•Committees: Student Clubs/Activities, Technical Prep, School Improvement -Co-Chair
courses: Professional Excellence in Teaching Online – Virginia Community Colleges
Data Processing (Principal Preparation Program
Data Processing (Principal Preparation Program
courses: ADDITIONAL REFERENCES UPON REQUEST