Dr. Joseph Kotarski is an experienced educational leader and has worked across the USA, UK, and MENA region in K-12 schools; he has also served as an adjunct professor at a reputable School of Business in higher education. He holds his Doctor of Education in organizational change and leadership from the University of Southern California and his research interests are in organizational efficacy and teacher training and development. Dr. Kotarski leads school accreditation reviews for the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and also is a reviewer for joint NEASC, Council of International Schools (CIS), and International Baccalaureate (I.B.) school accreditation visits. Dr. Kotarski currently is the Superintended of Dubai Schools, part of the Taaleem School Group.