Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 1 Volume 3 Sep-Oct 2015 | Page 6

EDITOR’S MESSAGE... Teach UAE Magazine® EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Carolyn Lee [email protected] ART DIRECTOR A.Thiruveraga Pandian [email protected] +971 50 508 1431 SALES MANAGER Grace Wilson [email protected] CONNECT. DEVELOP. EMPOWER. Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence. - Helen Keller It is a new school year and we welcome it with a healthy dose of optimism. Optimism has often been defined as hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something. Entering a new school year can come with its fair share of anxiety and fear. We are choosing to face it with confidence and optimism. It is gong to be a great year! It is our pleasure to welcome you all to the new school year. Welcome to all the new educators joining the various schools and education bodies across the United Arab Emirates and the wider MENA region. Welcome back to all our educators who are returning from their summer holidays. I hope you managed to relax, rest and recharge your batteries. The 2015-2016 school year holds many exciting possibilities for us. Before the year begins, take a moment to reflect and plan. Write down one goal that you would like to achieve this year. Post it somewhere that you will be able to see it everyday. This can be a personal or professional goal.