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Founding Director of Inclusion
Beech Hall School Riyadh
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Bio

Faiza is  a seasoned professional educator with more than 15 years of Middle East experience primarily in education management and wellbeing with inclusion at the top priority.
Her current role as the Founding Director of Inclusion/senior leadership at a premium school in Riyadh, coupled with her previous experience as a Senior Academic Advisor and Whole School Counselor in the UAE,  with a comprehensive knowledge in teaching, learning, school management, and improvement policies. Additionally, her roles as the Middle & High School Head of Counseling/Inclusion and Well-being Department at Ajial Bilingual School in Kuwait, and the Head of the Counseling Department at Next Generation School in Dubai, have provided her with detailed experience in career development, life skills, and leadership. As the Head of Inclusion, Pastoral Care, and Academic Advisor/Career Counselor, she made sure that every stakeholder was encouraged and motivated through a pre-emptive and restorative support system.
Her expertise encompasses American curriculum (common core) accreditation processes with NEASC, WASC, along with guidance counseling, career counseling, preparing for aptitude tests, calculating GPA, IEP writing, assessments, report writing, and ensuring compliance with the inclusion framework. Her specialty also include creating pathways such as vocational pathway, American advisement pathway for students in order to achieve their academic potentials.
 Moreover, she is a communications specialist with a demonstrated history of working in education management, the corporate sector, policy framework drafting, report writing, data analysis, and conducting professional development inset training. She is  skilled in social-emotional building, grief counseling, and fostering a positive culture.  She an active member and speaker of the International Positive Education Network (IPEN), Wellbeing Education Network (WEN), MENA Women Speakers, and the Business Excellence Summit.
 Her academic background includes a Honorary Doctorate of Education from University of Maryland, a Master’s degree in International Education Management from Ludwigsburg University of Education in Germany and an additional Masters degree in Mass Communication.

Sessions

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Explore how to create classrooms where all students can thrive and achieve academic success fostering a sense of belonging.
Unlocking the potential of every learner through inclusive education
Breaking down barriers: creating inclusive classrooms where everyone thrives.

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Talks

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This workshop, delivered by Be GLAD in partnership with Spacetoon Education, will highlight a Research-Based AND Field-Tested instructional system that increases critical skills, including reading, writing, listening, and speaking. This innovative system has been used extensively to transform districts within the famed Silicon Valley of California and across the US for over 20 years, producing creative problem-solvers of the future. With recent developments in technology, this award-winning instructional system is now moving to empower educators throughout the Middle East and Africa. In this workshop, you’ll learn 5 fundamental instructional strategies from the most effective system and the process to gain mastery of key indicators of success to achieve academic excellence

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Innovative programs that promote equity, access, and quality in education and the creative strategies they use to navigate funding challenges and achieve impactful results. This session is packed with thought-provoking discussions and practical takeaways, offering a glimpse into how non-profits are transforming education to shape a brighter future for teaching and learning.

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This session brings together content creators who excel in delivering knowledge through storytelling, by weaving complex ideas into engaging narratives.

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This discussion focuses on the pivotal role of vocational training in addressing the skills gap and equipping the workforce with the necessary competencies to thrive in today's dynamic job market and how it is enhancing employability and entrepreneurship. We will share insights on effective vocational training models, collaborations between educational institutions and industries, and strategies for preparing individuals for success in the evolving workforce.

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Points of Discussions:

Art Residencies as Catalysts for Artistic Growth (skill development, focus and immersion, feedback and critique)

Residencies and Professional Development (networking opportunities, exhibitions and visibility)

Art Residencies as Spaces for Reflection and Conceptual Development (time for reflection, development for new ideas)

Residencies and Education (integration with art education, mentorship and guidance)

Challenges and opportunities (funding, support, residency models)