Fostering Future Innovators

Mireille Tannous

Ms. Mireille Tannous is a passionate educator and business studies specialist with over ten years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum innovation across the UAE and Kuwait. She holds a Master of Science in Accounting from the American University of Sharjah and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Accounting from the American University of Kuwait. At Al Mawakeb School – Garhoud, Mireille leads high school programs in Business Management and Social Studies/Political science, integrating entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and design thinking to prepare students as innovative and socially responsible thinkers. She has conducted workshops on design thinking and AI-powered entrepreneurship, and played a key role in facilitating orientation week training sessions for teachers, mentoring new faculty in creative and collaborative practices. Mireille has coached students in national innovation competitions, including the Curtin University–DEWA Business Cup Challenge, and organized the school’s Shark Tank Challenge event, fostering creativity, confidence, and real-world problem-solving among learners. As a NEASC design team member, she continues to champion purposeful, future-ready education that nurtures innovation, empathy, and lifelong learning.

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