Celine Riberio plans to go back to her native Mumbai and work for the community. Pawan Singh / The National
An image of Gems Modern Academy in 1986. Portable cabins were refurbished as small classrooms where teachers gave lessons to pupils each day. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
An old photo of Celine Ribeiro when she moved to the UAE in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Riberio, 68, is the head of policy and compliance at the Gems Modern Academy Nad Al Sheba. She will retire this week. Pawan Singh / The National
Pupils of Gems Modern Academy studied in portable cabins in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Pupils of Gems Modern Academy studied in portable cabins in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Ribeiro says teaching is a lot more stressful now, with technological changes keeping schools on their toes. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Ribeiro with pupils at Gems Modern Academy. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Ms Ribeiro said there were only a few private schools in the city when she moved to the UAE. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Ribeiro with pupils in primary school. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Riberio plans to go back to her native Mumbai and work for the community. Pawan Singh / The National
An image of Gems Modern Academy in 1986. Portable cabins were refurbished as small classrooms where teachers gave lessons to pupils each day. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
An old photo of Celine Ribeiro when she moved to the UAE in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Riberio, 68, is the head of policy and compliance at the Gems Modern Academy Nad Al Sheba. She will retire this week. Pawan Singh / The National
Pupils of Gems Modern Academy studied in portable cabins in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Pupils of Gems Modern Academy studied in portable cabins in 1986. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Ribeiro says teaching is a lot more stressful now, with technological changes keeping schools on their toes. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Ribeiro with pupils at Gems Modern Academy. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Ms Ribeiro said there were only a few private schools in the city when she moved to the UAE. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Ribeiro with pupils in primary school. Courtesy: Gems Modern Academy
Celine Riberio plans to go back to her native Mumbai and work for the community. Pawan Singh / The National
