Meet the Staff
The list of teachers at Cardiff Academy is shown below together with their academic qualifications and the subject or subjects taught. This list includes only those currently teaching at the Academy – the teaching pool upon which we can draw if needed is far wider. To read a brief resume for a member of staff, simply click their name in the list below.
Mr Sajid Hussain
CEO
Sajid Profile
- 🎓 With over a decade of leadership in education, I’ve dedicated my career to building high-performing schools and initiatives that transform student outcomes.Since 2011, I’ve held senior strategic and operational roles across international education, governance, and institutional growth — from Bursar at Cardiff Sixth Form College to International Projects Manager at WeBridge Academy, and as Chair of Trustees and Head of Operations at ILM Schools, where I helped establish the first Muslim faith-based, mixed-gender high school in Wales.Today, as CEO of Cardiff Academy, I lead a passionate team focused on academic excellence, student success, and sustainable growth. I believe education should be innovative, inclusive, and globally relevant — empowering every student to reach their potential.
Mr Tariq Ashraf
Head of Operations
Sajid Profile
- 🎓 With over a decade of leadership in education, I’ve dedicated my career to building high-performing schools and initiatives that transform student outcomes.Since 2011, I’ve held senior strategic and operational roles across international education, governance, and institutional growth — from Bursar at Cardiff Sixth Form College to International Projects Manager at WeBridge Academy, and as Chair of Trustees and Head of Operations at ILM Schools, where I helped establish the first Muslim faith-based, mixed-gender high school in Wales.Today, as CEO of Cardiff Academy, I lead a passionate team focused on academic excellence, student success, and sustainable growth. I believe education should be innovative, inclusive, and globally relevant — empowering every student to reach their potential.
Mr Razwan Nazir
CFO & BDM
Sajid Profile
- 🎓 With over a decade of leadership in education, I’ve dedicated my career to building high-performing schools and initiatives that transform student outcomes.Since 2011, I’ve held senior strategic and operational roles across international education, governance, and institutional growth — from Bursar at Cardiff Sixth Form College to International Projects Manager at WeBridge Academy, and as Chair of Trustees and Head of Operations at ILM Schools, where I helped establish the first Muslim faith-based, mixed-gender high school in Wales.Today, as CEO of Cardiff Academy, I lead a passionate team focused on academic excellence, student success, and sustainable growth. I believe education should be innovative, inclusive, and globally relevant — empowering every student to reach their potential.
Dr Ronald Barnett
Principal & English
Doudo Profile
Doudou Elguindy
International Education Partner – Egypt
Dear all,
I am the fighter & Risk taker Doaa Elguindy, my famous name “Mme Doudou”, Bilingual (English & French), married so young, I managed to complete my education in spite of the hard responsibilities that I faced as a wife and a mother. My husband is an importer and agent for several German hand tools companies
I was the youngest director at the age of 32 years old at Notre Dame de la Delivrande & Richard Le Noir . I’m member at the IB Educator Network (IBEN), including IBEN Engage & IBEN central. I’m also Facilitator online for new students at Université De Lille En France . 5 years ago I became specialized in “Start Up” international schools, whether new opening schools or schools that has already opened but doesn’t have a strong system.
I provide consultation to the International schools (Ig, IB, American) from A to Z: Staff Hiring in all subjects, Academic LMS, SMS, Books.
Currently:
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Smart College (High School)
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Millennium International School (under construction) (K To 12)
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Madinaty International School (under construction)(k To 12)
- Educational Consultant of Kazan International School (K to 12)
- School Principal of Renaissance International School of Egypt (K to 12)
- Online Facilitator université de Lille en France
- Master Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership & Management from Michigan State University
- Certified School Principal From State
- Certified Academic Director From State
- Teach like a Finn
- TLF Trainer from Finland
- Fundamentals of Teaching AUC
- Trends in an International Education AUC
- PYP/MYP/DP Certified IB Workshops
- + lots of workshops & Certificates in IG/American/BAC
- Quality Assurance Manager
Professional Experience :
- Richard Le Noir (Paris)
- Notre Dame de la Délivrande
- Lycée Berlin (Berlin)
- Lycée d’Espagne (Spain)
- Leaders International College Cairo
- PS: With my team, we got PYP authorization in 18 months only
Mrs Dania Hammandi
Co-Director of Studies & English
Doudo Profile
Doudou Elguindy
International Education Partner – Egypt
Dear all,
I am the fighter & Risk taker Doaa Elguindy, my famous name “Mme Doudou”, Bilingual (English & French), married so young, I managed to complete my education in spite of the hard responsibilities that I faced as a wife and a mother. My husband is an importer and agent for several German hand tools companies
I was the youngest director at the age of 32 years old at Notre Dame de la Delivrande & Richard Le Noir . I’m member at the IB Educator Network (IBEN), including IBEN Engage & IBEN central. I’m also Facilitator online for new students at Université De Lille En France . 5 years ago I became specialized in “Start Up” international schools, whether new opening schools or schools that has already opened but doesn’t have a strong system.
I provide consultation to the International schools (Ig, IB, American) from A to Z: Staff Hiring in all subjects, Academic LMS, SMS, Books.
Currently:
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Smart College (High School)
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Millennium International School (under construction) (K To 12)
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Madinaty International School (under construction)(k To 12)
- Educational Consultant of Kazan International School (K to 12)
- School Principal of Renaissance International School of Egypt (K to 12)
- Online Facilitator université de Lille en France
- Master Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership & Management from Michigan State University
- Certified School Principal From State
- Certified Academic Director From State
- Teach like a Finn
- TLF Trainer from Finland
- Fundamentals of Teaching AUC
- Trends in an International Education AUC
- PYP/MYP/DP Certified IB Workshops
- + lots of workshops & Certificates in IG/American/BAC
- Quality Assurance Manager
Professional Experience :
- Richard Le Noir (Paris)
- Notre Dame de la Délivrande
- Lycée Berlin (Berlin)
- Lycée d’Espagne (Spain)
- Leaders International College Cairo
- PS: With my team, we got PYP authorization in 18 months only
Ms Ann Thomas
CO – Director of Studies & English
Doudo Profile
Doudou Elguindy
International Education Partner – Egypt
Dear all,
I am the fighter & Risk taker Doaa Elguindy, my famous name “Mme Doudou”, Bilingual (English & French), married so young, I managed to complete my education in spite of the hard responsibilities that I faced as a wife and a mother. My husband is an importer and agent for several German hand tools companies
I was the youngest director at the age of 32 years old at Notre Dame de la Delivrande & Richard Le Noir . I’m member at the IB Educator Network (IBEN), including IBEN Engage & IBEN central. I’m also Facilitator online for new students at Université De Lille En France . 5 years ago I became specialized in “Start Up” international schools, whether new opening schools or schools that has already opened but doesn’t have a strong system.
I provide consultation to the International schools (Ig, IB, American) from A to Z: Staff Hiring in all subjects, Academic LMS, SMS, Books.
Currently:
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Smart College (High School)
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Millennium International School (under construction) (K To 12)
- Educational Consultant and member of the Board of Directors of Madinaty International School (under construction)(k To 12)
- Educational Consultant of Kazan International School (K to 12)
- School Principal of Renaissance International School of Egypt (K to 12)
- Online Facilitator université de Lille en France
- Master Certificate in Strategic Organizational Leadership & Management from Michigan State University
- Certified School Principal From State
- Certified Academic Director From State
- Teach like a Finn
- TLF Trainer from Finland
- Fundamentals of Teaching AUC
- Trends in an International Education AUC
- PYP/MYP/DP Certified IB Workshops
- + lots of workshops & Certificates in IG/American/BAC
- Quality Assurance Manager
Professional Experience :
- Richard Le Noir (Paris)
- Notre Dame de la Délivrande
- Lycée Berlin (Berlin)
- Lycée d’Espagne (Spain)
- Leaders International College Cairo
- PS: With my team, we got PYP authorization in 18 months only
Mr Byron Davies
Law
Mr John Webb
History
Mr John Holland
Physics & Mathematics
Mrs. Lynne Jones
English Literature
Amal Hassan
Miss Faye Storey
Biology
Mustakima Afreen
Mr Peter Haggi
Miss Chloe Williams
Psychology & Sociology
Wyn Howells
Lindsey Davies
