Community Profile: Chloe Abdollahian

Each week we will feature a member of our community across all areas of the school including students, teachers, parents, support staff and more, to get to know members of our family a little better. If you would like to be featured, please email: newsletters@bisad.ae.

Name and a little bit about you:
Hi, my name is Chloe Abdollahian and I’m a Year 2 class teacher at BIS Abu Dhabi. I’m from Lancaster in the UK, which is near the beautiful Lake District – a place I definitely recommend to anyone visiting the UK.

How long have your children been at BIS Abu Dhabi?
My children have just started this year in Year 1 and Year 9.

Where is “home” for you?
For me, home is where my family are. Having lived in Abu Dhabi with my family for 4 years, this is where really feels like home. My mum moved to Dubai to be closer to us, so we would like to stay as long as possible! Otherwise, my husband and I have family all over the place – Scotland, England, Spain, Brazil, Thailand, and Australia – so there are many places we can call home!

What do you do in Abu Dhabi?
When I am not in school teaching, I enjoy being at home, making things and relaxing with my family. We all love to go to the pool and the parks – especially Umm al Emarat. In the cooler months, this is one of my very favourite places to be!

What brought your family to Abu Dhabi?
Adventure! For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a teacher and then as a teenager I decided I wanted to teach abroad. After our youngest daughter was born, my husband and I knew we had to give it a try and we have never looked back!

Tell us something that few people know about you:
I have flown several aeroplanes.

What is your favourite thing about being a part of the BIS Abu Dhabi community?
The kindness and positive feedback I have received from everyone!

What tips or advice would you give to new families joining BIS Abu Dhabi?
Do not worry – someone is round every corner to help you out.

What do you enjoy most about living in Abu Dhabi?
It is a wonderful place to bring up my two children. They are safe and nurtured – and are never short of things to do!

Chloe Abdollahian, Head of Year 2 & Class Teacher

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