Leadership
Ramy Awainaty
Founder and Managing Director
Entrepreneur and go‑to‑market strategist with 18 years of experience scaling businesses and designing partnerships across MSME ecosystems in Europe and the GCC, he has led new venture growth with a focus on AI‑powered platforms. He served as an adjunct professor for MSc programmes in leading French business schools, teaching digital transformation, disruptive business models, big data & business analytics, and banking in the digital era.
An HEC Paris MBA graduate, alumnus of Saïd Business School (University of Oxford), and Telecom & Networks engineering graduate from École Supérieure des Ingénieurs de Beyrouth (USJ)
Get to Know Some of Our Master Educators
Pierre Hajjar
Chemistry
Former Vice‑Rector of the Chemistry Committee overseeing the official Lebanese examinations and Coordinator of the national exam question bank, he is a seasoned educator with 52 years of experience across public and private schools, including the Greater Beirut Evangelical School. He also served as Chemistry Coordinator at DOPS within the Ministry of National Education and co‑authored Le Nouveau Guide de Chimie EB9 (2019). He participated in key professional workshops such as Teaching Coding and AI, Argumentation Skills Integration at AUB, and programs in France
Tania Jarawan
Math
Head of Mathematics Coordination and teacher for the past 35 years at Sœurs des Saints‑Cœurs, she has contributed to official exam bank questions. Passionate about developing her skills, she has completed 30 certifications and professional trainings over the past 27 years. Her latest include PhET Simulations for STEM Education (University of Colorado Boulder) and TechTeach: A Deep Dive into AI for Educators
Talal Awainaty
Chemistry
Educator with 45 years of experience across leading private and public institutions, including Saint Joseph school, the National Evangelical Institute for Girls & Boys, Adventist School and Omar Farroukh Public Secondary. He contributed to official exam bank questions, served as a corrector, and was appointed Head of Official Exam Centers for seven years. Passionate about democratizing AI‑powered learning globally
Amina Yaacoub
Economics
Former University Professor and Secondary Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, she has served since 2013 as Economics Guide in the Counseling and Guidance Department of the Ministry of National Education. With 26 years as an Official Exams Corrector, she has contributed extensively to the General Secondary Certificate through committee membership and exam validation. Author of an updated Economics textbook and longtime manager of an educational center preparing Grade 12 students, she has also participated in national initiatives such as the UNICEF‑supported Student Council Elections Project. Her MBA thesis focused on measuring the importance of AI in the educational process
Amer Deaibess
Physics
Educational coordinator and teacher with 26 years of experience in the secondary cycle, he has served in both private and public schools, including Sœurs des Saints‑Cœurs and Marjeyoun Public High School. He was a member of the physics teachers’ committee responsible for preparing official physics examinations, contributing to the design and validation of assessment content. A certified trainer in learning technologies, he supports the integration of digital tools in education
Rima Al Hayek
Sociology
Holder of a Pre‑doctoral Diploma of Advanced Studies in Sociology, specializing in Socio‑Economic Development, she is a graduate of the Faculty of Education – Lebanese University. A Sociology coordinator and senior teacher in public schools, she has also served as an Official Examinations Corrector for the past decade, bringing more than 35 years of deep expertise in curriculum delivery, and socio‑economic analysis
Imad Khoury
Math
Mathematics graduate from AUB with 41 years of experience teaching Mathematics and Physics across Lebanon and the UAE. Former Principal of Marjoyoun National College, now teaching Grade 11 and 12 at the same institution, bringing decades of leadership and classroom expertise to today’s learners
Barakat Nasser
Physics
Subject Matter Expert at IVA‑Education with 23 years of experience, he holds an MS in General Physics and is currently pursuing a PhD in Education. He teaches secondary‑level Physics at Beirut Annunciation College (BAC) and Evergreen Community School (ECS). He contributed to international STEM advancement through participation in India’s DEEE STEM‑curriculum development program transferring global & modern pedagogy into the classroom
Faten Hamdan
Biology
Microbiology specialist with an MSc in Immunology from AUB and over 33 years of expertise in teaching Biology. Served as a Secondary Cycle teacher and Laboratory Coordinator at the Greater Beirut Evangelical School and other leading Lycée institutions. Contributed to the official exam question bank and authored research on The Effects of Treated Endotoxin Preparations on Coagulation Factors. A veteran educator known for scientific rigor and decades of impact in Lebanon’s biology education landscape
Nicolas Tayar
Math
Mathematics graduate from Ottawa university with 42 years of experience spanning research, planning, assessment, guidance, and academic monitoring. He has spent decades at Marjoyoun National College leading unit, yearly planning, and overseeing assessments. Served as Teachers’ Committee President, shaping instructional quality and supporting faculty development
Get to Know Some of Our Engineering Minds
Naim Saad
Head of Systems
Full‑stack system lead engineer with 8+ years of experience building scalable enterprise solutions across .NET, AI integrations, and modern web architectures. He’s driven by clean, efficient engineering, practical problem‑solving, and using technology to streamline real‑world operations. He has earned 10 Microsoft certifications, most recently GitHub Advanced Security, reinforcing his commitment to secure, high‑quality engineering
Jean-Pierre Fakhry
Head of AI
An AI Consultant for Lebanon’s Ministry of IT & AI, shaping national AI strategy and digital transformation efforts. An AI advisor and speaker, he guides startups and institutions on applied and generative AI. He has designed and delivered AI programs for finance professionals, engineers, and practitioners through USEK and ESA Business School. A four‑time AWS‑Certified professional, and Claude‑Certified expert, he is known for blending deep technical mastery with real‑world business impact
