Schoolbox is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Norwood as our first Education Consultant based in the Middle East — a significant milestone that deepens our commitment to schools across the MENA region and reflects our broader global growth strategy.
Andrew brings more than 20 years of experience in education, including executive leadership roles such as Director of Digital Strategy at Crosfields School in the UK and Director of Digital Learning at Trinity College Gawler in Australia. At Crosfields, he led a whole-school digital transformation that modernised teaching practice and improved staff collaboration. At Queenwood School in Sydney, he helped shape curriculum delivery through innovative use of technology, while his teaching experience at The King’s School strengthened his practical understanding of classroom dynamics. With a specialisation in digital strategy and ICT, Andrew has consistently delivered initiatives that align technology, pedagogy, and whole-school strategy, making him a trusted advisor to school leaders and educators alike.
Andrew’s international career — spanning leadership and teaching roles in the UK, Europe, Australia, and now the Middle East — gives him a rare perspective on the opportunities and challenges schools face worldwide. Combined with Schoolbox’s existing partnerships with leading schools in Dubai, including Dubai British School Jumeira, Greenfield International School, and Taaleem, his appointment strengthens our ability to support schools across MENA with both global insight and local expertise.
“Andrew has a proven track record of leading digital transformation and is passionate about strategically aligning technology to support pedagogy. His appointment gives Schoolbox a stronger presence in the Middle East, enabling us to partner more closely with schools and ensure our platform continues to grow with their needs.”
In his new role, Andrew will:
- Partner with schools and education groups across the Middle East to strengthen adoption of Schoolbox.
- Help leaders, teachers, and IT teams unlock the full potential of the platform through his expertise in digital strategy and ICT.
- Ensure our support and advice reflect both global best practice and the unique needs of schools in the region.
“Having worked with schools in different parts of the world, I’ve seen first-hand how important it is for schools to have a connected platform that brings learning, wellbeing, and communication together. I’m looking forward to partnering with schools across the Middle East and sharing ideas that can help them reach their goals.”
Andrew will be joining the Schoolbox team onsite at the IB Global Conference in The Hague (23–25 October 2025), and you can also connect with him directly on LinkedIn here.
