Executive Staff

Rawan Ayyash
Programs Manager

Holds a BA in English Literature and a minor in translation form Birzeit University, Rawan has 6 years of experience in projects management in the education field. She dedicates her knowledge and experience to advocate for the rights of children, women, and youth to have quality education based on the values of equality and justice to ensure that no one is left behind. 

Bayyan Sharif
Finance & HR Manager

Holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Birzeit University. She is a highly experienced Accounting and Administrative professional with over 12 years of experience and has provided  comprehensive accounting and administration services to different kinds of businesses and organizations. She specializes in budgeting, reporting, planning and financial analysis. 

Sandy Hmidat
Programs Assistant

Holds a BA in English Literature and Translation, she is Programs Assistant at Teach for Palestine, where she oversees the implementation of educational programs, ensuring alignment with objectives, budget, and timelines. She coordinates field visits, organizes training sessions, and maintains accurate participant data. Sandy builds strong relationships with local partners and supports key activities like summer institutes and outreach. She also contributes to program visibility through content creation for the website and social media, while collaborating with the admin and finance teams on contracts and logistical needs.

Hala Khalifa
Administrative and Procurement Assistant

Hala Khalifa holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Economics from Birzeit University and has professional experience in administration, human resources, and financial operations.

She currently works as an Administrative and Procurement Assistant at Teach For Palestine, where she contributes to managing and coordinating administrative and procurement processes, overseeing procurement procedures, liaising with suppliers, and promoting efficient resource utilization and compliance with organizational policies and procedures.

Through her work, she aims to develop administrative practices, support risk management, and enhance operational efficiency in alignment with the organization’s goals and mission.

Mahmoud Sammar
Programs Assistant

Holds a Bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature with a minor in Education from Al-Quds University. Works as a Program Assistant at 'Teach for Palestine' institution, where he contributes to planning and implementing educational activities, ensuring they align with the program’s objectives, budget, and timelines.

He oversees the organization of training sessions and field visits and ensures accurate updates of participant data. Mahmoud builds effective relationships with partner schools and the local community and supports the implementation of key initiatives such as summer institutes and educational programs. He also contributes to enhancing the institution's digital presence by preparing content for the website and social media platforms and collaborates with the management and finance teams to ensure efficient and harmonious workflow.

Abrar Mady
MEAL Officer

 Holds a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics and Data Science from Birzeit University, with over five years of experience in monitoring, evaluation, and data analysis, from developing M&E frameworks, indicators, and data collection tools to reporting. Believes in the role of evidence-based decision-making in improving the quality of educational and development programs and achieving sustainable impact.

Manal Shtayeh
Educational Supervisor

holding a PhD in Arabic Language and Literature, with a specialization in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. She has experience in educational supervision, teachers’ professional development, and the design of training programs. She is committed to enhancing the quality of education, advancing educational practices, and fostering inclusive learning environments grounded in equity and equal opportunities.

Dima Shahrour
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Strategic Planning Advisor

Dima holds a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from An-Najah National University and has extensive experience in monitoring and evaluation, project management, and strategic planning. She works on developing monitoring and evaluation frameworks and plans, measuring the impact of educational programs, and analyzing their results. She also contributes to the preparation and development of strategic plans, institutional performance analysis, the identification of strategic objectives and indicators, and the monitoring of progress toward achieving them, thereby enhancing program effectiveness and contributing to the realization of the organization’s vision and goals.

Doaa Salim
Educational Supervisor Officer

 

Holds an M.A. in Mathematics with over 5 years of experience in teacher professional development, curriculum design, and community education projects in Palestine. Specialized in instructional supervision, teacher coaching, and designing interactive digital learning content for K-12 education. She has successfully supervised classroom practices across multiple schools, developed structured teacher support plans, and contributed to monitoring and evaluation systems to improve teaching quality and student engagement.

Doaa has also worked on community education and humanitarian programs with organizations such as the Tamer Institute for Community Education, and Birzeit University’s Center for Continuing Education, supporting teacher training, digital curriculum development, and inclusive education initiatives.

Dr. Khadeeja Ismael
Educational Supervisor

Dr. Khadija Ismail is an educational consultant at Teach for Palestine. She holds a PhD in Psychological and Educational Counseling from the University of Jordan. She has over twenty-two years of professional experience in the education sector, gained through her work at the Palestinian Ministry of Education in the fields of educational supervision and psychological and educational counseling.

Throughout her career, she has contributed to the development of educational practice by training teachers, school principals, and educational counselors, and by implementing numerous specialized training programs and workshops. She has also participated in the preparation and development of educational and counseling guides at the ministerial level. In addition, she has made scholarly contributions through peer-reviewed educational research and participation in international scientific conferences.

Mahmoud Salim
Programs Assistant - South

Holds a Master of Arts in Global Studies jointly awarded by Bard College (New York) and Central European University (Vienna), in addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Studies and Spatial Practices from Al-Quds Bard College and a Diploma in Cooperatives Management from Bethlehem University. He is the Programs Assistant for the South Area at Teach for Palestine, where he oversees the implementation of educational programs, ensuring alignment with objectives, budgets, and timelines. Mahmoud coordinates field visits, organizes training sessions, and maintains accurate participant data. He builds strong relationships with local partners and supports key activities such as summer institutes and outreach initiatives. He also contributes to program visibility through content creation for the organization’s website and social media platforms, while collaborating closely with the administrative and finance teams on contracts and logistical arrangements.