Mr. Yousri Youssef

Head of School

Mr. Yousri Youssef, originally from Egypt, is an archaeologist by profession. His life took an unexpected turn when he met his Finnish wife in Cairo, and in 1990, he moved to Finland with her. Today, they have three adult children.

In Finland, Yousri continued his studies and obtained a Master of Arts degree. As his Finnish language skills got more proficient, he pursued a translator’s degree and began teaching Arabic in various schools. This eventually led him to undertake teacher studies, including special education, at the University of Helsinki. After completing his teaching qualifications, he worked as a special education teacher in a middle school for five years.

In 2010, Yousri joined the ECF Education export project in Abu Dhabi, where he served as the Head of Faculty for eight years. He returned to Finland in 2018 and worked as an Arabic language teacher at the University of Helsinki. In 2019, he joined Q.F.I. School, initially as the Academic Vice Principal, and since August 2022, he has been the Principal.

During his free time, Yousri tries to exercise and meet his friends. He describes Qatar as a safe, modern, and international country. Working at Q.F.I. School has exposed him to people from all over the world, making it a unique and enriching experience. He believes that Q.F.I. School is the right place for those seeking something different in their career.

Ms. Renja-Kaisa Martikainen,
Administrative Principal

Ms. Renja-Kaisa Martikainen has accumulated 16 years of experience in the field of education. In Finland, she worked in various capacities, including KG teacher, class teacher, and vice principal. Her expertise lies in primary education, multicultural education, music education, and physical education.

Ms. Martikainen’s interest in working in a multicultural environment led her to join Qatar-Finland International School, where she began as a class teacher before being appointed as an Administrative Vice Principal. She possesses a natural desire to develop educational systems and is a strong advocate of Finnish Pedagogy, which she believes is exceptional and should be recognized worldwide.

Ms. Tuija Lehtinen,

Academic Principal, Grades 7-12

Ms. Anne Dullaghan,
Academic Principal, Grades KG-6

Ms. Anne Dullaghan has an extensive career in the field of education and brings a wealth of experience to her current position. She specializes in CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning), primary education, curriculum planning, and teacher training.

Ms. Dullaghan feels that her current position is tailor-made for her and allows her to utilize her skills and expertise to the fullest. She looks forward to another splendid academic year with the school’s multi-skilled, highly motivated pedagogical staff members who are committed to innovation and facilitating differentiated learning experiences for their lovely students.

Ms. Amira Taawash, 

Head of Human Resources

Ms. Cecela Tan

Financial Controller

Learning Assistant