Garry Russell
Head of College
Mr. Russell has spent the last thirty years working and leading in outstanding schools across the globe. Following nearly 10 years as a Geography Teacher and Middle Leader in a leading secondary school in the UK, Mr. Russell moved to Bahrain to join St Christopher’s School, often cited in the world’s top 10 international schools. Following 5 successful years as a pastoral leader, he moved to the UAE to help establish Dubai English Speaking College. As the Founding Deputy Headteacher, Garry helped DESC quickly establish a global reputation for world-class student outcomes. A move further east saw Mr. Russell take up Headships in Thailand and China before being appointed Vice Principal at The British School of Guangzhou. Mr. Russell moved to DCSPD in 2022 as Head of College. In his spare time he loves to travel with his family, who are all devout baseball fans. They are most at home at Chavez Ravine, the home of the LA Dodgers!
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