Joshua Doubleday

Josh joined GEMS Dubai American Academy in 2017. Josh began his teaching career as an Art teacher and quickly became involved in pastoral care.

Josh and his wife began teaching overseas 16 years ago in Abu Dhabi. Since then, they have worked in schools in China, Thailand and have now settled in Dubai. Josh has an Honors Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from York University in Canada, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education with a Specialization in Fine Arts, and a Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. Josh has been a Dean of Students, Vice Principal as well as a Principal and is now the Assistant Principal in the high school here at GEMS Dubai American Academy. Josh’s wife JoAnn is the Grade 9 counselor and their two daughters both attend DAA. Josh is a practicing artist and he and his family love to spend their holidays back home in Ontario, Canada where they enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.