Blogs

Looking ahead to an exciting future

As a founding school, there are moments that feel especially meaningful. This week, one of those moments was our Re-enrolment Breakfast, where we had the opportunity to come together with many of our founding families to celebrate how far we have come in our very first year and look ahead to the...

Book Week

Following several weeks of online learning, our return to school has been guided by a clear priority: restoring a sense of normality for every child, as quickly and as thoughtfully as possible. Transitions like this are never just logistical, they are emotional. That is why well-being has sat...

Six Weeks of Online Learning: Reflection and Progress

The Power of Resilience at Rushmore

Over the past few weeks, I have found myself reflecting on one word more than any other. Resilience. It is easy to speak about resilience in theory. It is far more powerful to witness it in action. And every single day, I have seen it lived out across our Rushmore community.

Our First Day

A bright start to the new year at Rushmore American School

Reflections - Our First Term Comes to a Close

As our founding term comes to a close, I have taken time to reflect on just how extraordinary these past months have been. Opening a new school is never simple, yet from the very beginning, the spirit of Rushmore American School has been something truly special.

Celebrating Our Grand Opening

What an extraordinary day for Rushmore American School. On Monday, we had the honour of welcoming His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, to officially inaugurate our school. It was a moment that will stay with us for years...

Building a culture you can feel

I recently finished reading “The Culture Playbook” by Daniel Coyle, and as always, his writing left me inspired. His books are accessible yet powerful, filled with practical ideas that leaders can apply immediately. As a leader, I truly believe that culture is the heartbeat of any successful...

The Quiet Building Blocks of Success

At Rushmore American School, we believe that true success is not a destination but a continuous journey. Each student’s path is built through persistence, curiosity, and the courage to keep going even when progress feels slow. In this reflection, I want to share what it really means to build...