Janet Foley
Advisory Member
After successfully graduating from Oxford University with a Bachelor of Education (Hons), Janet embarked on a dynamic teaching career both in the UK and internationally. In 2004, she ventured into the United Arab Emirates, joined GEMS Education in 2009, joining GEMS Cambridge International School in Dubai, assuming the role of Assistant Principal, Early Years. Seeking further opportunities to broaden her curriculum and assessment expertise, she embraced the position of Head of Elementary at Al Khaleej National School in 2013, immersing herself in the American educational system.
Janet became the Vice Principal and Head of Primary at GEMS Winchester School in Abu Dhabi in January 2015. Before returning to Dubai, for the successful opening of GEMS Founders School in September 2016.
In August 2022 Janet became the Executive Vice Principal at GEMS Wesgreen International School, Sharjah where her drive and commitment to school improvement saw the school to achieve its BSO accreditation in the same year and in 2025 achieve Outstanding across all areas.
Demonstrating an unwavering commitment to her professional growth, Janet obtained the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) from the UK Department for Education in 2020. Eager to continue expanding her knowledge and in 2025 graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Master of Arts in Character Education.
