In this episode of Heads & Tales, Henry Faber speaks to Tomas Duckling, the newly appointed Headmaster of Dubai College. From boarding schools in the Swiss Alps to one of the Middle East’s most academically ambitious institutions, Tom reflects on the values that have shaped his career: kindness, joy and character. He shares stories of transformative mentorship, early leadership challenges and why Marcus Aurelius sits on his desk. A measured and reflective conversation with a head who believes education’s ultimate goal is simple: to be a good human being.
