Katrina is responsible for strategic development, curriculum development, marketing, and human resources at the Jumeirah International Nurseries.

Katrina’s heart remains with young children which has led her to developing a career in early childhood education and childcare. Katrina found her calling in the classroom. She spent several years teaching in Jumeirah International Nursery and then moved to Regent International School, a leading British National Curriculum school, where she spearheaded the embedding of the Education in Human ValuesTM Programme across the school with a team of teachers. With her first love always being early childhood education, Katrina returned to JINS to pursue her first love, the education of young children.

Katrina is a committed educationist with over a decade of teaching experience. She brings passion, innovation and an indefatigable spirit to developing the JINS Nurseries, as well as an intellectually deep fascination to how the minds of young children develop.

Katrina graduated from Russia’s leading university, Moscow State University, with a Masters in Public Administration, and also holds a PGCE and CACHE Level 3 certifications from the UK.

Since 2016 Katrina also leads the Positive Education initiative across all Fortes Institutions to ensure that students of all ages develop their emotional intelligence."

Samina’s core belief has been that ‘every child deserves the best start in life' which has guided her developing an accomplished career in early education. Samina is an educator par excellence who has a wealth of over 12 years in Early Years Education. Her strong leadership skills and remarkable determination supports the vision of the group.

Samina is an inspiring leader who manages a large team of senior leaders and teachers. She is responsible for strategy, educational standards and operations of the Jumeirah International Nurseries.

Samina has been at the forefront of developing JINS into one of the best Nursery brands in the U.A.E. She is extremely solution-focused and energetic in running the Academic and the Operations of the Nurseries for the group. She has a hands-on approach with children, parents and staff, motivating everyone to continuously deliver an outstanding education and the best childcare to the children. Through her passion, determination and strategic outlook not only does she strive for the very best for the families of JINS but works tirelessly within the group, to improve outcomes for the Early Years. Samina holds a Masters in Business Administration with the core focus on Management.

Mrs Laura Partanen is the Nursery Manager at JINS, Al Safa Branch. She is proud to have devoted over 10 years to supporting children internationally, ensuring they achieve their fullest potential in each and every way. Laura understands that the learning journey of a child begins from birth, with parents as a child’s first teacher. It is her firm belief that the safe and secure partnership between home and school life is protected and nurtured.

The multi skilled Early Years experts at JINS Al Safa provide the very best in education for the precious start to our children’s Lifelong Learning Journey. By using Positive Education we ensure our children develop holistically in an expressive and affirming environment where conflict can be easily resolved.

JINS Al Safa is a multi-national hub of learning and development and we are fortunate and proud to call Dubai and the United Arab Emirates our home. We understand the importance of preparing our children with the skills that will equip them as future leaders in our ever developing world.

With seventeen years of opening our doors to the Little Learners, Curious Beginners, Inquisitive Adventurers, Confident Explorers and Active Discoverers we understand catering for each unique child’s every need and passion. Our impressive facility houses outside and inside educational spaces lovingly designed to promote active engagement and child led programmes of inquiry.

Laura has a UK Bachelor’s Degree in Education with extensive knowledge of the EYFS. She has led educational teams within the United Arab Emirates and in Finland and uses her outstanding knowledge and understanding of Educational Best Practice to ensure the EYFS Curriculum is delivered with excellence at Al Safa. Laura is British and Mummy to Sofia.

JINS Sunmarke JVT are proud to welcome families into our nursery. We pride ourselves on ensuring our families are part of a community that is giving their child the best possible start in life. We want every child in our care to feel loved, secure and happy.

The team at JINS Sunmarke JVT are passionate about the environments they create for the children having an understanding for creating learning environments that are engaging and inspiring. Each day as our children walk through the doors, we want them to feel a sense of wonder, a sense of belonging and to go a journey of discovery.

The team at JINS Sunmarke JVT are led by Stephanie Morrison. Having managed nurseries across the globe she joins the team with in-depth early years pedagogical knowledge. She studied her Bachelor in Early Years Education in Ireland. Since then, she has been leading the way in Scotland, Sweden, Sydney and the UAE.