The International Education group at Cambridge University Press & Assessment (Cambridge) today announced Gina Justus, Head of English, Phase Three, Our Own English High School, Sharjah – Girls’ Branch, Sharjah, as the regional winner of the 2024 Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards in MENA (Middle East and North Africa).
The Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards is a global competition that celebrates the achievements of teachers around the world. Now in its sixth year, the competition highlights the important role that teachers play in shaping the lives of their learners and preparing them for the world. It gives students, parents and peers the chance to nominate a current primary or secondary teacher for outstanding commitment to their students’ education.
As a regional winner, Gina will win £500 worth of books for their class, a trophy, take part in a regional awards ceremony and receive publicity for them and their school during the coming year. They will also appear on a ‘thank you’ page at the front of new Cambridge textbooks.
Gina has been named the regional winner in MENA for her outstanding mentorship and commitment to charity. The judges applauded Gina’s commitment to her department, for whom she regularly organises and conducts workshops to raise teaching standards. She is also heavily involved in charity work with the NGO, Reach Worldwide, where she has sponsored five children who were deprived of education. Teacher Annamma Lucy also from Our Own English High School, Sharjah – Boys’ Branch, won the Cambridge Dedicated Teacher Awards 2021.
