Our Team

Committed to innovation, our team stays ahead of market trends and educational advancements to ensure our services are relevant and impactful.

At Paramount Education, our team is the foundation of our success. Led by seasoned professionals with extensive experience in private education across the MENA region and globally, we specialize in:

  • Establishing New Schools: From concept to launch, creating thriving institutions.
  • Operating Mature Schools: Ensuring excellence in day-to-day school operations.
  • Consultative Services: Delivering tailored expertise across various educational disciplines.

Our expertise spans all levels of education—Nursery to Higher Education—and multiple curricula, including American, British, Canadian, and MENA-region systems.

Committed to innovation, our team stays ahead of market trends and educational advancements to ensure our services are relevant and impactful. Combining educational and financial expertise, we drive sustainable growth and excellence while ensuring compliance with UAE and international regulations.

Our team’s passion and dedication drive our mission to deliver exceptional, student-centered education for an ever-evolving world.

Meet the Team

Dr. Othman Abdalbari

Chairman & CEO, Paramount Education (PE)

Dr. Othman Abdalbari is the visionary founder and Chairman of Paramount Education, a leading organization driving educational excellence in the UAE and beyond since 1989. With a career spanning over three decades, he combines strategic leadership with a passion for transforming education through innovation and growth.

Dr. Othman’s accomplishments include founding and co-founding several prestigious schools, such as the American International School (Dubai), Modern American International School (Sharjah), Al Ghaf Private School (Dubai), and Royal Canadian School (Egypt). He is also spearheading the development of the World Canadian School in Casablanca, Morocco.

Holding a Ph.D. in Business Administration and Leadership, along with advanced degrees in management and chemistry, Dr. Othman actively contributes to education as an investor, strategic planner, and professional development leader. His commitment to quality education is enriched by ongoing learning, accreditation work, and global collaborations.

Dr. Ken Imperato

Chief Academic Officer & Senior Policy Advisor

Dr. Ken oversees the quality of academic programs across Paramount’s international curriculum schools, enhances data-driven decision-making, and supports school governance, accreditation/inspection preparation, and school improvement planning/implementation.

As Senior Policy Advisor, he evaluates potential school acquisitions, shapes policies for academics and operations, and provides strategic direction for new schools. Dr. Ken conducts various types of trainings, organizational assessments, and presentations for education stakeholders, specializing in effective governance/ownership practices, policy development, valid interpretation of assessment results, school improvement practices, and accreditation/inspection preparation.

With a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, an M.S. in Statistical Research/Educational Measurement, and a B.S. in Business & Economics, Dr. Ken is an accomplished educational researcher, long-time accreditation team leader and academic journal peer-review scholar. His experience spans senior leadership roles in the USA, Middle East and Far East, integrating international curricula with national requirements, alongside serving as a university professor and agency/ministry-level large-scale program leader.

Alveena Abrar

Multidisciplinary Education Leader & AI Curriculum Specialist

Alveena Abrar is a dynamic education leader with nearly 15 years of expertise in school management, curriculum design, teaching, and innovation. As an AI Curriculum Specialist, she integrates cutting-edge technologies to prepare students with future-ready skills and foster digital fluency. Her mastery of the KHDA framework and US curriculum practices enables her to implement effective, globally aligned learning strategies.

Alveena’s multidisciplinary expertise spans K-12 curriculum design, STEM education, and AI-driven innovation, ensuring students thrive in modern, engaging learning environments. She excels in building strong relationships with staff and parents, fostering collaboration to support student success.

Her leadership includes professional development, strategic problem-solving, and evaluation systems that drive institutional excellence. Proficient in organizing impactful workshops, events, and campaigns, Alveena promotes academic and holistic development while ensuring efficient school management and advancing educational outcomes through innovative practices.