Hello DBSJ families!
I’m Ms Pavla Gariboli, a specialist SEN teacher who has spent the past 15 years championing inclusive learning in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. I hold a BA in Early Childhood & Special Education and a Post-grad Diploma in Special & Additional Learning Needs from the University of East London, and I’m currently completing an MSc in Psychology of Mental Health and Well-being with the University of Wolverhampton.
My experience ranges from nursery through Year 2, but my true passion is tailoring support for learners who think and feel differently—whether that’s early-speech intervention, sensory strategies, or enrichment for twice-exceptional pupils. Families can expect a classroom where routines feel safe, mistakes are celebrated as “first attempts in learning,” and every child’s voice is amplified through visuals, movement and play.
Away from school, you’ll find me on Dubai’s cycling tracks, practising yoga, or devouring the latest research article with a strong coffee in hand. My favourite picture book is The Invisible String by Patrice Karst; its gentle message—that we are always connected to those we love—beautifully support emotional resilience.
I’m excited to join the vibrant DBSJ community, collaborate with you, and help each child discover the unique strengths that make them shine.
