Dr. Rana Zein has previously held positions at various universities across the MENA region, including UAE University, Zayed University, and the Higher Colleges of Technology. Dr. Zein’s contributions focus on innovative teaching methods and educational leadership. Dr. Zein also has extensive experience in school teaching, particularly in coordinating ICT and mathematics programs. With a strong background in both academia and professional practice, Dr. Zein has played a pivotal role in shaping educational practices throughout the region. Her research emphasizes educational reform, curriculum development, and the integration of technology in education. Dr. Zein is highly regarded for her dedication to fostering a dynamic learning environment for future educators.

Dr. Al Hmouz is Professor, specializing in Gifted Education. Her main area of interest is developing assessment and evaluation tools of academic skills and cognitive abilities, with special focus on cognitive abilities for gifted students and standardizing cognitive and achievement tests in large scale projects. Dr. Al Hmouz is Co-founder of the Technological Innovations for Middle East Education (www.time.edu.jo) initiative, and the second author of Woodcock-Johnson Arabic Tests of Cognitive and Achievement Abilities. With nearly 20 peer reviewed publications; one book; and one manual related to giftedness, learning disabilities, psychological testing, and inclusive education, Dr. Al Hmouz is Principal Investigator/Co-PI of five International funded projects worth a third of a million US Dollars to support gifted students and students with special needs in inclusive education.

Dr. Ayman Massouti has 20 years’ experience in education within the UAE and Canada. An Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Leadership, Dr. Massouti is dedicated to student engagement. His research focuses on teacher education, inclusive education policy, and educational leadership in schools and higher education. Dr Ayman advocates for educators to uphold the highest ethical and professional standards. Having collaborated with prominent scholars on curriculum studies and policy projects in Canada and the UAE, Dr. Massouti is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK and an Ontario Certified Teacher. Prior to his current role, Dr. Massouti was Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator at Abu Dhabi University. He also taught in the teacher education program at Western University in Canada where he contributed to research on school leadership, online learning during COVID-19, and educational program evaluation in K-12 settings.