The National Online School is delighted to welcome Areyauna Rais-Firouz as our new Principal.
Areyauna brings a wealth of experience, a passion for inclusive education, and a strong commitment to helping every student thrive. She joins the school at an exciting time as we continue to grow our vibrant online learning community and build on the strong foundations already established.
A word from Areyauna:
“I feel incredibly privileged to be joining National Online School as Principal. Having worked alongside TCES and NOS over the past two years as a consultant, I have had the opportunity to see first-hand the dedication of the staff and the incredible work taking place across the school. Throughout my career, I have been passionate about creating schools where every child feels they belong, where relationships come first, and where every young person is supported to discover what they are capable of.”
Areyauna’s values closely align with the ethos of National Online School. At NOS, we believe that every child has the right to access an exceptional education, regardless of their circumstances. Our commitment to inclusion means that we work to understand each student as an individual, remove barriers to learning, and create an environment in which every young person can feel safe, valued and able to succeed.
When asked what drew her to National Online School, Areyauna highlighted our: “Belief that exceptional education isn’t defined by a building, but by the quality of the connections we create and the ambition we have for every student.NOS is a school that thinks differently, embraces innovation and remains unwavering in its commitment to doing what is right for children.”
Looking ahead, Areyauna is ambitious for the continued development of the school and its community: “My vision is for NOS to continue to be an inclusive technological experience where meaningful connections are made and everyone is enabled to become the best version of themselves.
“I am excited to meet more of our students and families over the coming months, to work alongside our talented staff, and to build on the fantastic foundations already in place. I believe it is a real privilege to serve this community, and I look forward to shaping the next chapter of National Online School together.”
Areyauna will play an important role in strengthening the sense of community that makes National Online School such a unique place to learn. She is looking forward to supporting the continued development of engaging lessons, enriching opportunities beyond the classroom, and an online learning experience that enables every student to flourish.
Everyone at National Online School warmly welcomes Areyauna to our school community. We look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead under her leadership and to continuing our shared mission of providing an exceptional, inclusive online education for students around the world.
