Tammy Jochinke
High School Principal
Tammy joined GEMS Dubai American Academy in 2017. Prior to joining DAA, Tammy started her career in her native NYC as a High School Earth Science and Biology teacher, 6-12 Literacy coach and Assistant Principal of an IB High School.
A career opportunity for her husband brought her to Dubai in 2014, and she joined GEMS Al Khaleej National School as the K-12 Director of Academic Standards and Curriculum, a position she held for 3 years.
Tammy has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology, Secondary Education and Masters Degree in GeoScience and Educational Leadership. Her focus is on the development of the curriculum, rigorous and ongoing assessment practices and supporting teacher and leaders in their own personal development as educators.
Tammy’s son is in KG1 at DAA this year. Tammy and her family split their time between NY and Australia, her husband’s home.
Meet Our Team
Our Leadership Team, with over 200 years of combined diverse experience, takes great pride in serving the children of this learning community. Their thoughtful practice and commitment to student-centered decision making keeps children at the heart of the work they do. This makes for an exceptional team to serve the families of Dubai American Academy.
