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Riffa Views International School, Bahrain KAUST Schools - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

= OUR ARABIC LEARNING COMMUNITY = = = = = = = = = = Dr. Hanada Taha-Thomure = Project Director Director, Arabic Language Programs, San Diego State University hanada@arabexpertise.com [] Hanada's Bio
 * Three Details**: 1. I'm married to a wonderful man and have two lovely daughers who are avid readers. 2. I just love what I do (working with and in and for the teaching of the Arabic language). 3. I have lived in Lebanon, Oman, Bahrain, Dubai and the USA.
 * Two Beliefs**: 1. All students can get a solid knowledge of the Arabic language (MSA) and culture and accordingly reach the advanced and superior proficiency levels. 2. Attaining belief number 1 is dependent on how good of a job we do as educators.
 * One Challenge**: Keeping the lines of communication and team spririt flowing between us at all times Inshallah.

بمودة هنادا**
 * أتطلع الى تواصلنا باللغة العربية والى لقائي بكم قريبا باذن الله

=  Bridget Doogan = Project Manager Curriculum Consultant bridgetdoogan@gmail.com **Three Details** 1. My family is Irish though our home is in Scotland. 2. I have lived and worked in the UK, Japan, Taiwan and the Middle East. 3. Like me, my family loves Bahrain, and visits it often.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. We educators have a responsibility to ensure that students in the region know and love the Arabic language. 2. Teachers deserve support on this journey.
 * One Challenge** My limited command of the language!



=** Ahmed Asawedah **= Elementary Teacher ahmad.asawedah@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. Cooperative 2. Enthusiastic 3. Team player
 * Two Beliefs** 1. It's not hard to learn Arabic 2. We need to teach students to love and feel passionate about the Arabic language.
 * One Challenge** Integrating technology, drama, and art into the program.

= Asem Masharfa = Middle School/High School Teacher asem.masharfa@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. I love sports. 2. I am married to the best woman. 3. I have a great mother and a big family.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. Methods in teaching Arabic are the key. 2. The classical way is killing the language.
 * One Question** Am I satisfied?

= Azhar Jamil Zafar = Kindergarten Teacher azhar.zafar@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. I love my family. I have four children. 2. I love a lot of colors. 3. I love to imitate the perfect life of the Prophet Mohammed in my life.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. I love the Arabic language because I had good experiences with my teachers. 2. I believe that if I want the kids to love we should show them how the language is so beautiful and smooth. In some ways it's like math.
 * One Question** Can I succeed in this journey to make my students speak and love Arabic, or will it be too much for me?

= Fatima Al Zayani = Elementary Teacher, Coordinator falzayani@rvis.edu.bh

= = = Haifa Jackman = Middle School/High School Teacher haifa.jackaman@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. I'm married to a wonderful man and a devoted proud mom to four kids. 2. I am loving and caring to everyone around. 3. I believe in each one of my students.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. Teachers play an important role in making students love the language. 2. Cooperation between teachers, parents and students is very important for earning successfully.
 * One Challenge:** How can I keep improving to face this fast pace of development in the world and its effects on students.

= Huda Sraieb = Elementary Teacher, Coordinator __ hsraieb@rvis.edu.bh __


 * 3 Details**: I am Tunisiona na dhave been living in Bahrain for 20 years. 2. I am married to a wonderful and supportive huismand and have 5 amazing kids aged 8 - 20. 3. II am passionate about my work.
 * 2 Beliefs**: Our languae language is our identity. If you lose your identity you lose yousdelf. 2. Every student is like aprecious stone. It's our job to polish those talents and help them to shine.
 * One challenge**: Deve,oping this program is a BIG challenge, but we are excited by the vision and that gives us the energy and drive to pursue it.

= Khulood Saleh = Elementary Teacher __ ksaleh@rvis.edu.bh __

= Muhammed Aljahsh = Elementary Teacher muhammed.aljahsh@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. I am Egyptian and married to a dedicated wife. 2. I have a son named Muhammad. 3. I received my education in Al Azhar. I have an MA in Islamic Studies in English. I taught English and Arabic as a second language in the USA, Egypt, and Dubai.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. I believe that Arabic is a universal language. Arabic is the easiest language for anyone to learn.
 * One Challenge** When will this be achieved?

= Rima Alkurdi = Elementary Teacher rima.alkurdi@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. I am a proud to be Muslim woman. I am fond of the Arabic language. 3. Family is the core of my life.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. It is possible to implement an inter sting program with the needed support. 2. Fun is the key to attract students using "interesting methodologies and practices".
 * One Challenge** The need to expand our resources across the Arabic world: training; resources; planning...etc.

=** Salwa Badri **= ​ Islamic Studies Middle School/High School salwa.badri@kaust.edu.sa


 * Three Details** 1. I adore my kids. They are my inspiration for what I do. 2. I am a deep thinker. I always consider other people's feelings I put myself in their shoes. 3. I have a clear vision as to what I want in my life, and I know how to plan to achieve it.
 * Two Beliefs** 1. Every day is an opportunity for me to make a difference (even with a smile) in my students' lives. 2. By admitting my humble knowledge, I find the drive to search for the best solutions in my working environment.
 * One Challenge** Is equal opportunity in my profession really going to happen?

= Wafaa Ashoor = Elementary Teacher washoor@rvis.edu.bh

2.life is so beautiful, when you live it with children. 3.love my husband, he comes first then my lovely four sons. 2.put your heart in what you are doing and you will see the result.
 * Three Details //1//.**what a wonderful world we live in.
 * Two Beliefs** 1.love what you do so you will do what you love.
 * One Challenge** //trying to find arabic words for all the english ones//

= Zuhair Muati = Middle School/High School Teacher zuhair.muati@kaust.edu.sa

** Two Beliefs: ** 1. The students will love the language based on their teacher's actions. 2. The language should be taught deeply. ** One Challenge: ** In this modern world, when is Arabic going to become the language of science?
 * Three Details****:** 1. I'm a serious person. 2. I love to use comedy at times. 3. I am a married father of 2 kids.