Culture, Connection and School Leadership with Mike Gilmour

Send us Fan Mail We trace Mike Gilmour’s journey from Cape Town to Dubai, unpack how apartheid shaped his lens on inclusion, and dig into the daily mechanics of building a healthy school culture. We also explore AI’s pressure on old models and the human work that must endure. • early life in South Africa and university lessons on diversity • path from nonprofit sport to teaching and leadership • international moves, Singapore to Dubai, and why each mattered • What makes Dubai American Academy distinctive • leadership strengths: communication, organisation, presence • practical culture builders and boundary setting • autonomy, fewer meetings, no after-hours email norm • wellbeing habits, family life, and modelling balance • AI’s coming shock to education and the human edge that remains Support the show Teach Middle East Magazine is the premier platform for educators and the entire education sector in the Middle East and beyond. Our vision is to equip educators with the materials and tools they need to function optimally in and out of the classroom. We provide a space for educators to connect and find inspiration, resources, and forums to enhance their teaching techniques, methodologies, and personal development. We connect education suppliers and service providers to the people who make the buying decisions in schools. Visit our website Tweet us:

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This episode is 29:35 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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