Dr. Megan Khairallah

Dr. Megan Khairallah is an experienced educator, leader, and researcher with over 30 years in the field of education. She runs her own consultancy, supporting schools in accreditation, strategic planning, and leadership development.  Dr. Khairallah holds a doctorate in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University (USA) and an Executive MBA from the University of Balamand.

 She began her career as a middle and high school language teacher before becoming Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at the University of Balamand. From 2021 to 2024, she was Secondary School Principal at the International College, Beirut, leading the school through the post-COVID transition and national crises while overseeing four academic programs and advancing multiple accreditation processes. She is now an Adjunct Professor at the University of Balamand.

 A published author and frequent presenter, she has shared her research internationally on topics such as professional development for institutional growth, formative assessment, writing instruction, collaborative curriculum design, global citizenship and student voice.

With extensive accreditation expertise, she has served as an evaluator and lead visitor with both the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).  She is a firm advocate that accreditation processes support professional development in schools, leading them to stronger practices, deeper collaboration, and sustainable growth.