Administrative Team

Iram Abdullah

Middle School Dean (7/8)

As the Grades 7/8 dean at Graland, Ms. Iram works every day to lead by example, build meaningful relationships, and prepare students to impact the world around them. She is passionate about challenging students, educating them, and loving and accepting them for who they are. Ask her about her secret talent—juggling! 
 
Joined Graland In
2017
 
Favorite Interaction With Students 
My favorite interaction with students is watching them engage in something that is important to them and that they are passionate about. I love supporting students when they are performing in a school play, showing off their art pieces, or playing in a sporting event. 
 
Most Inspiring Graland Program 
I am inspired by the innovation opportunities that Graland provides for students. It gives them a way to express themselves and push themselves further as learners and creators. 
 
Why I Work at Graland
I love fostering relationships with students, families, and faculty and helping students become the best versions of themselves. 
 
Graland Trip I Love
I love the Civil Rights Trip. I think it is awesome that students are exposed to American history that they may not otherwise be exposed to if they attended another school. 
 
Professional Passion
I am passionate about supporting students' social-emotional growth and helping them become the best versions of themselves to share with the world. 
 
Lifelong Learner 
I am a lifelong learner because I like to ask questions and do not settle for surface answers or solutions. I try to remain a curious adult. 

Life Goal
My life goal is to raise my two daughters to be proud of who they are, have joy, be kind, and be genuinely happy in this life. 
 
Outside Graland, I'm…
Playing volleyball, reading, spending time with my daughters, traveling, shopping, swimming, and working out.
 
Hometown
Denver, Colorado
 
Favorite Childhood Memory
My favorite childhood memories are sleepovers with friends and playing Barbies with my sister for hours on end. 
 
Fun Fact
A fun fact about me is that Ms. Jenn Adams was my basketball coach when I was in Middle School at CA! 
 
Other Than Graland, I Support 
In addition to being passionate about Graland, I am also passionate about East High School, where I began my career and impacted so many lives over the years. Both places have and will make me a stronger educator. 
 
Education
Master's in Educational Leadership & Policy from University of Denver
Bachelor's in Communications from Howard University

Graland Country Day School

Graland Country Day School is a private school in Denver, Colorado, serving students in preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school. Founded in Denver in 1927, Graland incorporates a rich, experiential learning approach in a traditional classroom setting, emphasizing the development of globally and socially conscious leaders who excel academically.