Samar Barakat is the High School English Coordinator at International College, Beirut, where she leads the development and coordination of the English curriculum in the International Baccalaureate program as well as the American, French, and Lebanese programs. She holds postgraduate degrees in English literature, education, and general management and has taught across a range of international curricula, including the IB, IGCSE, and French and Lebanese Baccalaureate programs. In addition to her academic leadership, she is active in nonprofit organizations that promote educational opportunities for students in underprivileged communities.