Mary Ellen Simoni

Mary Ellen Simoni moved to the UAE in 2010 and has helped numerous families explore ideal fit nurseries, K-12 schooling options, and boarding schools in the UAE, Europe, UK, and US. Mary Ellen established the university counseling office at Nord Anglia International School Dubai as she previously was Director of Stanford University’s undergraduate admissions operations in Europe and North Africa. Mary Ellen is a graduate of Cornell University. She and her husband have three grown children who were born and raised in France and the UAE, so she understands the benefits and challenges of raising families abroad. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, experiencing new cultures, and beating her husband at board games.