Berna is a highly qualified and experienced education leader and educational psychologist. With nearly 24 years of experience, Berna initially qualified as a primary school teacher, specialising in mathematics and english second language learning. Berna taught in various settings, including settings that supported children with and without specific learning needs. After obtaining her MEd in Educational Psychology, Berna worked as a school psychologist and managed her own private practice. Berna's international journey includes roles in Dubai as a SENCo, deputy head, Year 1 & 2 teacher, ABA therapist, and inclusion specialist. In the UK, she served as lead inclusion specialist, teaching mathematics and later becoming head of prep at Sherfield School. Berna returned to the Emirates as corporate head of inclusion for GEMS Education. She is excited to be overseeing the development and implementation of comprehensive inclusion strategies and initiatives, across a large network of schools with diverse curriculums and contexts. With expertise in a range of educational leadership roles, she is well-placed to support the Emirates’ journey of promoting outstanding inclusion and diversity.