Masterminds began as a profoundly personal journey. When our daughter Athena was born, we explored how the brain truly learns—seeking the best of neuroscience, global child development practices, and methods to spark a lifelong love of discovery.
What we found changed our daughter’s path—and our life's mission. Today, that same depth of research, care, and innovation is specifically curated for the Masterminds VIP Dubai experience, designed to propel students aged 6–14 toward global leadership, intellectual mastery, and the height of their unique potential.
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Dr. Platt is a Professor of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing at the University of Pennsylvania, with appointments across the Perelman School of Medicine, the School of Arts & Sciences, and the Wharton School (Director of Wharton Neuroscience Initiative). His work bridges neuroscience, human behavior, decision-making, and learning. He has published extensively in leading journals, with over 23,000 citations, and his research—supported by institutions including the NIH and the Sloan Foundation—advances our understanding of cognition, motivation, and social learning. At Masterminds, his expertise informs the neuroscience-driven evolution of education and human potential.
Education innovator with 20+ years of global experience in strategy, operations, education and EdTech.
Shamail left a career in equity trading at Goldman Sachs and strategy consulting at Booz & Co to reinvent education from the ground up. His vision blends cutting-edge neuroscience, deep parental insight, and innovative systems thinking. Today, he leads the strategic direction and bespoke VIP vision in Dubai, ensuring that every student in our Primary and Middle School receives the elite, personalized coaching and high-performance environment they deserve.
Learning specialist with 18+ years of experience leading global curriculum innovation.
Tania is the heart of the ATHENA+ curriculum framework and the architect of the Masterminds pillars of intellectual, physical, and social excellence. A devoted mother of three and respected leader in advanced pedagogical frameworks, she brings a powerful mix of global training and real-world insights. Her leadership drives the quality and consistency of our specialized curriculum for ages 6–14, ensuring academic rigor is matched with deep emotional intelligence and the cultivation of unique genius.
Accreditation expert and expeditionary education leader with 40+ years of experience.
Stephen has served as Head of School at top institutions and has guided dozens of schools through successful curriculum development and global accreditation. He has led expeditionary learning experiences around the world, from the Alps to Mount Fuji. At Masterminds, he supports the Dubai VIP accreditation journey and the integration of high-impact, real-world experiential learning across all upper-year programs, ensuring our 6–14-year-old students learn through sophisticated, global expeditions.
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Greek & Latin Root Words Teacher
Arabic Teacher
French Teacher
Humanities Teacher
Mathematics & Science Teacher
English Teacher
English Teacher & Class Advocate
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