About

Imad completed his undergraduate studies in the Lebanese American University graduating with a BA in biology and a minor in chemistry. He continued his studies at the masters level MA in interdisciplinary studies with the State University of New York. Imad Held multiple teaching and leadership positions throughout his experience both in Jordan and in Qatar. Prior to becoming the Principal at Qatar Academy Al-Wakra, Imad held the position of IBDP coordinator at Qatar Academy Al-Khor; Establishing the program and graduating the first cohort.

Imad spent 10 years of his educational career in IB schools. In addition to the school roles, Imad served with the IB as an Examiner for Biology for and an MYP assessment author for biology.

Katrina holds a BSc in Business Management and an MA in Educational leadership. Katrina held a variety of teaching and leadership roles throughout her teaching career which include Director of Teaching and Learning, Associate Principal, Head of Department and IBDP Coordinator to name a few. Katrina has acquired a wealth of experience which began with her training as a teacher in the United Kingdom. Subsequently she entered into International Education and countries included range from Saudi Arabia to Brazil. Katrina has spent 15 years of her educational career in IB schools and has served as an IB examiner for Economics and Business and Management.

Katherine completed her undergraduate degree in French and Spanish at The University of Cambridge, before undertaking her PGCE and Masters in Education at The University of Manchester, UK. After 3 years teaching in the UK, Katherine moved to Qatar where she has engaged with the IB philosophy and taught for the past 7 years: MYP French B, DP French Ab Initio, DP French B, and DP Theory of Knowledge. She is a registered IB examiner with experience marking MYP Personal Projects and DP French Ab Initio, and she is currently working collaboratively with an international team of MYP Language Acquisition teachers to develop new assessment material.

She remains a keen researcher and contributes to the SISQ review on a monthly basis. Her internationally published research in 2019 focused on the unique experience of language learners in international settings where the community language is different to their mother tongue; often the case in Qatar. Having developed the role of Diploma Coordinator at 2 schools in Doha she is experienced in the holistic management and logistics of the programme for all stakeholders, and focuses enthusiastically on the academic rigour.

Tala holds both a BA and a MA honors in Biological Sciences and has taught in Jordan and Lebanon. Tala is a member of the Secondary Leadership Team at ISL Qatar and also serves as an MYP Coordinator, Personal Project Coordinator and Diploma Programme Biology Teacher.

Tala has been an educator for the past 21 years and has 15 years of experience in International Baccalaureate programmes, mainly MYP (15) and DP (6). Tala has served with the IB as part of their Educators Network since 2010 and led many MYP workshops in Jordan, UAE, Qatar, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Tala is also an IB MYP School Site visitor Team Leader and Team Member, in addition to being an MYP IB Consultant, content developer, global session guidelines developer, member of curriculum review meetings, workshop developer and an active examiner. Most recently, Tala was part of a team that updated a significant number of IB workshops according to the newly revised IB Programme Standards and Practices. Tala has been a certified Concept-based Curriculum and Instruction trainer and presenter.

Racha got her BA in teaching language and literature at Beirut Arab University, Lebanon. Rasha is the PYP Coordinator at Arab International Academy, Doha. Prior to this, she had spent 15 years of her IB PYP career experience in Lebanon, where she held teaching and leadership positions as a PYP Coordinator and Educational Leadership Team Member. In addition to her school experience, Rasha served as the co-chair of the Association of IB Schools in Lebanon from 2017 to 2019. Rasha is also a member of the IB Educators Network as she is a PYP Workshop Leader, School Visit Team Member, and Online Facilitator.

Ghada holds a BA, a TD and a MA from the American University of Beirut and is currently studying towards an Ed. D. in International Education in Bath University in the UK. Currently, head of IB training at the Education Development Institute in Doha, Qatar, she previously was the Preschool Director at the International College in Beirut, Lebanon where she also worked as an IBPYP coordinator and taught for more than 12 years.

Ghada has been an International Baccalaureate Educator (IBE) who leads workshops and school visits, consults schools and participates in curriculum development documents since 2000.