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The experience, purpose, and values behind Apple Green Mindful Learning.

About Nadia Dawood

Nadia Dawood is an educational consultant, school co-founder, and author with more than 30 years of experience in international education. Born in Bahrain and educated internationally, she began her professional life in banking before following her passion for education, a path that has allowed her to work closely with parents, teachers, and children to create purposeful and meaningful learning experiences.

Nadia holds a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Nottingham and is the co-founder of Apple Green Private School in Muscat. Throughout her career, she has focused on professional development, empowering teachers and supporting parents to become more mindful, present, and intentional in the way they nurture children.

As the author of The Mindful Parent and creator of My Learning and Growth Portfolio, Nadia brings together professional knowledge and decades of real-world experience. Her vision is to help families move beyond a narrow focus on grades and raise children who understand themselves, take responsibility for their learning, think creatively, manage their emotions, and meet life with confidence and resilience.

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