Meet AK International Team
Dr Anwar Kawtharani
CEO
Dr. Anwar Kawtharani, Dean of the School of Education at LIU since 2011 and Director of International Relations, is eminent in education. In 2023, he founded Advanced Knowledge International Education consultancy. Serving on boards like UNIMED and the Arab Council of Universities on Quality Assurance he's globally recognized, holding certifications as a World Bank Trainer and COGNIA Lead Evaluator. A master trainer for schools worldwide, his expertise also spans to being a renowned football analyst for European Leagues and World Cups.
Dr Dina Shouman
Director & National Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Dina Shouman serves as both the Head of Graduate Studies and the Assistant Dean at the Lebanese International University. Her academic journey includes a CELTA certificate in teaching English, a Master's degree in educational management from the Lebanese International University, and a PhD from the Lebanese University in education.
Mr Ali Taleb
Director & International Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Ali Taleb, Director of International Operations at Advanced Knowledge International, is deeply committed to justice and growth. Beyond AKI, he's a poet, logical thinker, and visionary leader. As Principal of Accra Community School, he excels in strategic planning. Ali's role at AKI involves management, educational consulting, accreditation evaluations, and technology integration. Pursuing a Masters in Education and holding an MBA, he's a skilled educator with diverse experiences, making him a valuable asset in education and leadership.
Dr Marwan Akel
Researcher & Senior Trainer in Health & Education
Marwan Akel holds a PhD in health promotion and adolescents behavior. Experienced in education, public health and projects management and leadership. Dr Akel works on competencies, strategies, quality assurance, equity and sustainability.
Lara Dbouk
Speech Therapist
Lara Dbouk is a speech and language pathologist. Lara is a research assistant at Newcastle University and is a visionary founder of a successful polyclinic, dedicated to helping individuals communicate with confidence. Passionate about enhancing speech and language skills, Lara blends clinical expertise with innovative research. She holds a BA in Speech Therapy and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in educational management.
Nirvana Chehade
Administrative Assistant
Nirvana Chehade, a proficient administrative assistant at the School of Education, holds a BE in education from LIU (Lebanese International University). Her focus on teaching English as a second language is evident through her ongoing pursuit of a teaching diploma.
Ms. Amina Kawtharani Khamis
Senior Trainer
Amina Kawtharani Khamis is a fourth-year Ph.D. student at the Lebanese University. Amina has been an EFL instructor for 27 years and assistant coordinator for 13 years at Amjad High School. She facilitates designing and implementation of backward unit plans and differentiated instruction. Amina engages in workshops conducive to professional development which foster equitable learner-centered environment necessary to accreditation.
Mr. Walid Rihane
Senior Trainer
Walid M. Rihane is a CELTA-certified English Language and Literature instructor. He serves as a Coordinator at the Lebanese International University and teaches there as well as at Haigazian University. He has a BA in English from AOU-Lebanon and OU-UK, another BA in Communication Arts from LIU, and an MA in English Literature from the Lebanese University. Currently, he is working towards his PhD in English at the Lebanese University.
Ms. Reem Sheet
Senior Trainer
Reem Moussa Sheet has been working in the education sector as ESL/EFL instructor for 12 years and has been serving as an assistant coordinator in the Department of English at Amjad School since 2021. She earned B.A. in English Literature from the Lebanese University and Masters degree in English Linguistics from the Lebanese University. She has been accredited by the IABC institution as a certified and accredited trainer. Reem is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in education at the Lebanese University.
Ms. Aya Itani
Social Media Content Manager & CELTA Certified
Aya Itani holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language from the American University of Beirut (AUB). With a coveted CELTA qualification, earned after her BA at AUB, she crafts dynamic learning environments. Having educated diverse learners at the University of Cambridge and K-12 students at Shepherd School in the US swell as beginning her teaching journey at LIU, Aya is dedicated to shaping young minds. Her commitment to education extends to tutoring at Beyond Academy, highlighting her passion for learning.
Mr. Levon Momdjian
Senior Trainer
Levon Momdjian is a third-year Ph.D. student in Humanistic Studies at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Tarragona, Spain. He is also the chairperson of the undergraduate teacher education program at the Lebanese International University. He holds a Master of Education degree in Educational Management.