Introductions - Approaches to Learning Category 3 by Nadia Hussain

Nadia Hussain

nadihussain82 — 2024-09-20 14:12:40 UTC

Hi I’m Nadia,

I was born in UK, Manchester and have been in Doha for 7 years.

Have been an educator for over 20 years in various roles.

I have two beautiful children. I love travelling and meeting new people!

Sarah Hurd

2024-09-21 05:21:47 UTC

Hi, I'm Sarah.

I am from Aotearoa/New Zealand. I am currently Lead Teacher of I&S at QAW (teaching MYP I&S and DP Geography). I have been teaching for more than 20 years and this is my 6th year in Doha.

2024-09-21 18:41:19 UTC

Hi I'm Noor Ghattas, from Lebanon. I', currently Grade 2 homeroom teacher. I've been teaching for the past 11 years, including 6 years as a PYP educator. I moved to Doha 4 years ago and have 2 beautiful daughters.

Farah Hamade

2qa113 — 2024-09-22 06:58:25 UTC

Hey, I'm Farah from Lebanon. I currently teach 3rd grade at QAD. This is my 8th teaching year and the beginning of my 3rd year in Doha.

You'll often find me snacking during workshops because I was previously a chef at the Four Seasons Hotel.

Hodan Mirreh

2024-09-22 12:04:04 UTC

My name is Hodan, and I work as a Learning Support Instructional Assistant. I am passionate about helping students thrive and can't wait to learn from you all. I believe the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) nurtures the whole child, fostering not just academic growth but also social, emotional, and personal development. I particularly appreciate how the ATL (Approaches to Learning) skills empower students to become independent, reflective, and lifelong learners. I cannot wait to take what I learn to my students.

Yara

2024-09-25 03:43:06 UTC

Hi my name is Yara. I love travelling and going to the salon and I'm looking forward to meeting you guys and seeing what I'll learn from this workshop!

Noha Bazzary

2024-09-25 13:40:22 UTC

Hello, my name is Noha; I am originally from Palestine, and my family lives in the US. I started working with QF in 1996 when they first opened. I worked in the QF office, QAD, Awsaj, TLC, and currently QAS. I teach PreK3.

Casey Dugas

2024-09-26 05:52:13 UTC

Hello I'm Casey. I'm from the United States. I've been teaching at Qatar Academy Msheireb, in Doha, for 2 years. I am a Grade 2 PYP Homeroom Teacher. I'm excited to learn more about the ATL skills!

Ryan Bishal

2rm255 — 2024-09-26 11:19:50 UTC

Hello all. My name is Ryan. I am the lead teacher for Grade 4 at Qatar Academy Doha Primary.

This is my 6th year teaching in Qatar and 8th overall. I look forward to increasing my knowledge of the PYP. See you all tomorrow!

Nouf Halasa

2024-09-26 16:53:39 UTC

My name is Nouf Halasa from Jordan, and I have been a teacher for 12 years. I previously taught the British curriculum ( IT and ICT), and for the past four years, I have been teaching MYP Digital Design. This year, I am exclusively focusing on teaching ATL (Approaches to Learning). I am looking forward to a great learning experience :D

Nadine Daya

2dc751 — 2024-09-26 19:39:19 UTC

My name is Nadine Daya, and I am an experienced educator with over 13 years in the field of education, specifically within the IB Primary Years Programme. Currently, I serve as the PYP Coordinator at Qatar Academy Sidra (QAS), where I am passionate about fostering student agency and developing transdisciplinary learning experiences. Prior to this, I held the same role for the past three years at a PYP school in Beirut, Lebanon.

I have worked closely with students, teachers, and school leaders to create meaningful, inquiry-based learning environment. I am committed to cultivating engaging and inclusive learning experiences that empower students to take ownership of their educational journey.

I am excited to bring my extensive experience and passion for inquiry-driven education to a new environment, contributing to the growth and development of the PYP program. My goal is to continue fostering global citizenship and lifelong learning in my students, preparing them for the future through authentic and meaningful learning experiences.

Farah Salem

2024-09-26 22:02:22 UTC

Hello, my name is Farah. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher at QAD, with eight years of teaching experience, including two years at QAD. I have also previously taught first and second grade. I moved to Doha in 2020, and I'm looking forward to learning more about ATL skills.

Doha Elsamra

dohaelsamra — 2024-09-27 03:35:07 UTC

^{My name is Doha Elsamra, and I have been an educator for 25 years. I am currently the Assistant Principal at QAS, where I support teachers and students in their growth and development. I have worked extensively with the PYP program for 9 years in an international school in Egypt before moving to Qatar, where I am in my first year. As a mother of two college students, I am passionate about fostering lifelong learning in students and empowering educators to provide the best learning experiences.}

^{I am attending the ATLs workshop to enhance my understanding of how to effectively support teachers in integrating ATLs into their classrooms and to explore strategies for implementing ATLs at a whole-school level. My goal is to ensure that students not only acquire essential academic knowledge but also develop the skills they need to thrive as independent learners and global citizens.}

Iain Flannery

2024-09-27 04:56:46 UTC

I'm Iain and I'm a DP and MYP teacher at Qatar Academy Al Wakra. I'm originally from the US. This is my 14 year teaching and my 2nd year in Qatar. Looking forward to working with you this weekend.

Titus Makunyi

2024-09-27 09:44:29 UTC

Hello,

I'm Titus from Kenya. This is my second academic year at QAS. Previously, I taught in an IBPYP school in Kenya. Currently, I'm a 3rd grade homeroom teacher.

I'm excited and looking forward to great insights from this workshop!

Alex Fricker

2024-09-27 12:25:45 UTC

I'm Alex from Leeds, UK. I'm a Grade 3 teacher at QAS, this is my second year in Doha. I have been teaching internationally for 12 years. My passion is horse riding.

Brittney Hansen

2024-09-29 08:23:38 UTC

If anyone is looking to connect after the workshop:

bhansen@isu.ac.ug

Treza Aiad

2024-09-29 08:27:09 UTC

It was a pleasure to meet all of you. Please stay in touch.

taiad@qf.org.qa

treaz.ayad@gmail.com