Administration Team
Mr. Lee Dabagia, Principal
Dr. Stephen Appea, Vice-Principal
Mr. Ian Power, Director of Assessment & Student Services
Administration Team
Mr. Lee Dabagia, Principal has over 25 years’ experience in teaching and leading in the United States and the UAE. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from Indiana University, Indiana, a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Valparaiso University, Indiana, a Masters degree in Educational Leadership from Indiana State University, Indiana, a certificate of Urban School Leadership and a certificate in School Turnaround from Harvard University. Mr. Lee loves to cook, play golf, camp, read, and learn new things. Most recently he went skydiving and loved it!
Dr. Stephen Appea
Vice Principal and Head of Secondary
Dr. Stephen Appea is an experienced international K-12 School Leader with a passion for fostering innovative learning environments. He is a visionary leader who excels in strategic planning and building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents. Dr. Stephen’s commitment to academic excellence and student well-being is evident in his collaborative approach to problem-solving and his ability to inspire and empower others. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, making him an invaluable asset to the Summit International School’s community.
Dr. Stephen Appea is a distinguished American educator with 25 years of experience in the USA and 10 years in the UAE. He holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the Graduate Center of the City University of New York Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Fordham University, A Master’s Degree in Education from Long Island University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from McGill University.
Dr. Stephen is an educational technology advocate, emotional intelligence coach and in his spare time, a passionate chess player and lover of the great outdoors!
Mr. Ian Power, Elementary Coordinator has 10 years of teaching experience and has worked at Summit International School for 6 years. Originally from Ireland, he holds a Bachelor’s degree in History and Irish Language and a Postgraduate Degree in Primary Education. Outside of school he loves all things sport related and enjoys playing Hurling and Gaelic Football (Irish sports).
Ms. Kimberly Barker, Elementary Coordonator has worked in Early Childhood Education for 11 years and is passionate about offering young students a strong foundation that promotes independence, confidence and exploration. She has a BA in Social Studies, completed a study program for ECE teacher certification and holds a MS in Education with a focus on inclusion.
She has worked in both the USA and UAE and has loved her experience meeting colleagues and families from all over the world.
She loves to read, write, sing and dance and is an advocate for healthy living, we only get one body, we must treasure it.