Salam Alikum Parents and Families, 

As the new Assistant Principal for Elementary, it is my great honor to have this opportunity to introduce myself to the DUSK community. 

For nearly a decade now, I have had the privilege of living and working in Kuwait. As a Muslim American, Kuwait has become like a second home to me. It has allowed me to enjoy my two favorite passions: Islam and education. 

Each student and family here hold a special place in my heart and I embrace a very personal motto that “Every child matters every day.” I truly believe this, and I dedicate my efforts to fulfilling the needs of our learning community. 

All learners come to school with a unique set of skills and understandings. It is our job as educators to promote an interesting and thought-provoking environment that motivates students to go further in their life-long pursuit in education. Together in partnership with families and the community we can create a school of learning like no other. We can build a better tomorrow for Kuwait. 

It is with warm regards that I invite families, parents, and students to join me as we begin a new journey at Danah Universal School of Kuwait 

Joy A Washburn 

Assistant Principal of Elementary 

Danah Universal School of Kuwait