Our commitment to safeguarding

Somaia Mehana is a passionate educator and experienced leader, currently serving as Director of Arabic Studies at Durham School for Girlsو Doha. With a background in teaching and departmental leadership, her work focuses on academic excellence, student empowerment, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Prior to joining DSGD, she was Head of Key Stage 3 Girls at Newton British Academy – Doha, where she led a team of tutors and taught both English and Arabic as a foreign language, supporting diverse student needs.

At DSGD, Somaia plays a key role in promoting Qatari values and integrating national heritage into the curriculum. Through Arabic and Islamic Studies, she cultivates pride, cultural awareness, and respect among students. Her leadership is rooted in empathy and collaboration, working closely with staff and parents to instil values of integrity and community. Somaia’s vision ensures students thrive academically while remaining deeply connected to their cultural identity.

Denice originally studied law in Birmingham, where her passion for advocacy and justice laid the foundation for a career focused on safeguarding, student wellbeing, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). After earning her PGCE in Primary Education from Roehampton University, she gained extensive experience in British curriculum schools in the UK and Qatar, holding leadership roles such as Head of Year, Assistant Head, and Deputy Head. Denice has led whole-school initiatives in pastoral care, PSHE, and mentoring, with a strong focus on nurturing the whole child.

Beyond the classroom, Denice is a COBIS Peer Accreditor and has supported schools through Ofsted, BSO, QNSA, and WASC inspections. A published children’s author and advocate for global learning, she has visited over 50 countries to promote literacy and inclusion. Her qualifications in NPQSL, advanced safeguarding, and educational policy reflect her commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environments—values that align strongly with the ethos at ISP.

Driven by a passion for student wellbeing, Aisha Dauleh is dedicated to helping every learner feel heard, valued, and supported. Being born and raised in Qatar and having completed her schooling in Qatari schools bring her a deep understanding of the local culture and student experience, which she integrates into her counseling approach. Aisha has been working as a school counselor in Doha for the past five years and holds a degree in Psychology with Counseling Skills from Middlesex University. With experience supporting students across different year groups and both genders, she believes that meaningful change begins with simply listening and showing genuine care.