Welcoming Three Dynamic Educators to the Esol Education Leadership Team.
In line with Esol Education’s mission to deliver high-quality, values-driven international education, we are proud to welcome three exceptional leaders to our global team. Each brings a strong track record of academic leadership, innovation, and a deep commitment to student success.
Dr. Natasha Williams, Mr. Michael Roberts, and Mr. Rory McKeague, three accomplished international educators will assume key roles across the Esol Education network in August 2025.
Dr. Natasha Williams | Education Officer
Joining Esol Education from Hong Kong, Dr. Natasha Williams will serve as Education Officer, bringing deep expertise in curriculum leadership, instructional quality, and organizational improvement. She will be based in Dubai, taking on the strategic oversight of teaching and learning across five Esol campuses: Dunecrest American School, Fairgreen International School, American International School in Abu Dhabi (AISA), American School of Bahrain (ASB), and Cairo English School (CES). She will also lead and support Esol-wide initiatives in curriculum, pedagogy, professional development, and other areas, as well as pursue new areas of focus for Esol, such as new technology-based initiatives
Dr. Williams currently serves as Head of Education, Quality Improvement and Support for the English Schools Foundation (ESF), an organization comprising 22 schools and over 18,000 students. Prior to this role, she led Renaissance College Secondary School as Principal, positioning it as a high-performing, innovative learning environment.
She will work alongside Dr. Kapono Ciotti and succeed Mr. Peter Daly, who has provided more than a decade of valued leadership in this role. Dr. Williams’ arrival reinforces Esol’s commitment to continued instructional innovation and the professional growth of educators across our network.
Mr. Michael Roberts | Incoming Director, Dunecrest American School
Mr. Michael Roberts will assume the role of Director at Dunecrest American School, following the expert guidance and leadership of Mr. Jeff Smith. Michael brings nearly 30 years of international education experience, including 15 years in senior leadership positions. His academic background includes a Bachelor’s degree in English and European Literature, a PGCE, and a Master’s in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Bath.
Michael began his career in London and has since worked in Thailand, China, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Qatar—primarily within American curriculum schools. He is an experienced leader in both AP and IB programs and has served as an IBDP Examiner and a Council of International Schools (CIS) Evaluator. He comes to Dunecrest after serving for nine years as High School Principal at the American School of Doha, where he oversaw significant academic growth and student achievement.
Michael is passionate about inclusive, community-led leadership and believes that schools should prepare students not only for higher education but for meaningful, well-rounded lives. His leadership philosophy centers on empowerment, shared responsibility, and continuous improvement.
He will be joined in Dubai by his wife Emma, an international educator, and their four children.
Mr. Rory McKeague | Incoming Director, Cairo English School
Mr. Rory McKeague will take on the role of Director at Cairo English School (CES) in August 2025.
Rory brings over 20 years of leadership experience in diverse educational settings across the UK, Ireland, and Hong Kong. A graduate of Queen’s University Belfast with a BSc in Mathematics, he began his teaching career in Northumberland and went on to serve as Mathematics Advisor for County Durham and Assistant Headteacher in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
He later moved to Ireland as Deputy Head at Dundalk Grammar School before joining King George V (KGV) School in Hong Kong as Vice Principal and Head of Senior School.
Rory is committed to fostering thriving learning communities that balance academic rigor with personal growth and social responsibility. He holds a Master’s degree in Education with First Class Honours from University College Dublin and brings a student-centered, future-focused perspective to his work.
His deep understanding of international education and ability to build inclusive, high-performing teams will support CES as it continues to grow and evolve.
Dr. Williams, Mr. Roberts, and Mr. McKeague's appointments underscore Esol’s continued investment in exceptional leadership and educational excellence. We look forward to the insight, innovation, and integrity that each of them will bring to our schools—and to the lasting impact their leadership will have on our students, staff, and global community.