Faculty and Staff

Experienced in the field of Higher Education, Academia, and Continuing Professional Education, with a demonstrated expertise of working in the Oil & Gas and Education sectors for more than 16 years. Dr. Saheim worked as the Director of Continuing and professional Education, Director of Marketing-PR & Assistant Professor at the University of Doha for Science and Technology, in addition to couple of management positions at Qatar Energy since 2007. His extensive experience is focused around Academics, Continuing & Professional Education, Strategic Management, Sustainability, Strategy development , Stakeholder Management, Commercial & Marketing. He holds an MBA from University of Liverpool and PHD from Qatar University, specialized in Strategic Management/Sustainability.

Dr. Mark Newmark (USA) has been the Assistant Director for Academic Affairs since 2011.  He has 20 years of experience as an educator and has worked in administration for 8 of those years.   Over his career, he has served as a secondary school head, department chair, teacher, and university instructor.

Prior to Qatar, Dr. Mark worked in India, the Caribbean, Russia, and the United States and had Fulbrights that took him to Poland, Hungary, and Japan.

Dr. Mark did his undergraduate work in history at the University of California at Berkeley, earned a graduate degree in law from the University of San Diego, and a graduate degree in history from Oxford University. 

Email: mnewmark@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2124

Ms. Asmaa Al Qaysi (Qatar) currently the Assistant Director for Student Services, joined the ABP as Special Assistant to the Director in 2010.  She has had a long career.

Before joining the ABP, Ms. Asmaa worked as an English teacher in Qatari schools and as a university lecturer in English in Iraq.  Ms. Asmaa has lived in Iraq, the United States and Qatar.

Ms. Asmaa has a bachelor's degree and an M.A. in English Literature from Baghdad University.  

Email: asqaysi@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2133

BA—Qatar University (English)

MA—Qatar University (Educational Leadership)

PhD—Qatar University (Engineering Management)

Joined ABP—2023

Dr. Bothaina Al-Sheeb is the Business Services Coordinator. She manages the finance and all other business matters in the ABP.

Email: bsheeb@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 7053

BSc—Applied Science University (Computer Info System)

MSc—Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences (Computer Info System)

Joined ABP—2006. Mutassim has taught science at multiple levels, including as a university professor. He previously worked in Jordan and Oman.

Email: muawadallah@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2136

Diploma—Raba’a Al Adawiya High School (Qatar)

Joined ABP—2011. Sara works directly with the Coordinator of Admissions and Records. She previously worked with the Capital Project department in Qatar Foundation, and later within the English as a Foreign Language Department, at the ABP. She is also active in the ABP Photography Club.

Email: shail@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2131

Graduated – Advanced Diploma in Software Engineering (Qatar) Joined  ABP/QF – 2023. Joana excels in managing complex calendars, coordinating meetings, and facilitating seamless communication within the Director’s Office. TEL: 4454 2132 Email: jbasilio@qf.org.qa  

Abdalla Kart is a dedicated professional with a rich background in student services and community outreach. He currently serves as the Outreach Coordinator at the Academic Bridge Program within the Qatar Foundation, where he excels in developing and implementing successful community outreach programs. Abdalla's expertise includes student services administration, strategic planning, and organizational development. With a strong educational foundation and 12 years of exemplary service at the Qatar Foundation, Abdalla is committed to making a positive impact in education and community engagement. Phone: 44542173 Email: akart@qf.org.qa

BSMT—PMI Colleges (Marine Transportation)

Joined ABP—2008. Arnold is responsible for the ABP bookstore, handling all orders and distribution. He also assists in the LRC and oversees logistics for assemblies and special events throughout the school year.

Email: artorres@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2169

BCom—University of Bombay (Commerce)

Diploma—Davar’s College (Special Personal Secretary)

Diploma—National Glory Institute of Mngt. Studies (HRM)

Joined ABP—2009. Farheen is ABP’s Human Resource Officer and handles all HR & personnel issues.

Email: farkhanzada@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2129

Certificate—Center Sidi Bou Said School (Foreign Language)

Certificate—Al Attiya Computer Training (Technology)

Joined ABP—2002. Hafsi is the Immigration liaison for the ABP. He handles visa paperwork, expedites resident permits, and assists faculty members in acquiring driving credentials.

Email: hjamaouli@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2127

BA—University of Tulsa (Education)

MA— Oklahoma State University (Teaching English as a Second Language)

MEd—Lehigh University (Educational Leadership)

First joined ABP in 2012 and returned in 2017. Suzzanne’s previous teaching experience includes work in the USA, British Virgin Islands, United Arab Emirates, South Africa, South Korea, Myanmar, China, and Qatar.

Email: slpautler@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2144

BA—University of South Florida (Foreign Language Ed)

MA—University of South Florida (Applied Linguistics)

Joined ABP—2002. Bob has been an administrator and language instructor in the United States, Spain, Japan, Taiwan, and the United Arab Emirates.

Email: bcampbell@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2146

MEd Educational Leadership—Highlands University, New Mexico

MA English as a Second Language—Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal

BA English—Cheikh Anta Diop University, Senegal

Joined ABP—2017. Codou has a background in IB assessment management, and teaching French and English. Codou comes to ABP from the United World College, USA in Montezuma, New Mexico.

Email: cdiouf@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 219

BA—Instituto de Profesores Artigas (EFL)

MA—University of Warwick (English Language Teaching)

Joined ABP—2015. Previously, Natalia taught in Uruguay, and also worked as a Research Associate at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar.

Email: ngatti@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2141

BA—Lucian Blaga University (Modern Languages)

MA—Greensboro College (TESOL)

Joined ABP—2011. Prior to her arrival in Qatar, Carmen taught English at Avram National College in Romania. She has also lived and worked in the United States.

Email: cmoldovan@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2148

BA—Villanova University (Classical Studies/Sociology)

MA—New York University (Teaching & Learning)

Joined ABP—2004. Shanta is a member of the EFL faculty. Before coming to the ABP, she lived and worked in the United States, Oman, and Japan.

Email: sedwards@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2147

BA—University of the Philippines, Dillman (English)

MA—Michigan State University (Curriculum & Teaching)

MEd—University of Exeter (Educational Research)

Joined ABP—2008. Previously, Mary Ann taught in the United States, Japan, the Philippines, and Bahrain.

Email: mmanatlao@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2154

BA—Southern Connecticut State University (Spanish & French)

MA—University of Oklahoma (International Relations)

MEd—University of Oklahoma (Adult & Higher Education)

Joined ABP—2010. Aggie has lived and taught in Croatia, Spain, Italy, and the United States.

Email: aellam@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2145

BS - Keene State College (Education)

MAT- School for International Training (ESL)

MA – San Diego State University (Reading Education)

Joined ABP—2019. Beth has taught English to students of all ages. Her previous teaching experience includes 7 years of teaching for QF and 16 years of teaching in the United States.

Email: eaguirre@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2188

MSc – Baha-ud-Din Zakariya University (Statistics)

Masters of Mathematics – University of Waterloo
Joined ABP—2008. Before beginning at the ABP, JC lived and worked in Pakistan and Oman.

Email: jchaudhry@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2178

BSBA Hawaii Pacific University

MEd Chaminade University
MEd Mathematics Walden University
Joined ABP - 2017.
Previous teaching in USA, Morocco, South Korea, and Italy

Email: tpeters@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 0480

BScH— Queen’s University (Mathematics, Computers)

BEd—Queen’s University (Mathematics, Computers)
MEd—Athabasca University (Instructional Design)
Joined ABP—2020. Rebecca has a background in teaching mathematics. Her previous teaching experience includes thirteen years teaching in Qatar and six years in the Arctic of Canada.

Email: rhatherley@qf.org.qa
Office: 4544 2964

BA – University of Belgrade (Mathematics and IT)

MA – Framingham State University (Education)

Joined ABP – 2017.  Madja has over 15 years of teaching experience. Besides teaching in Serbia, he has also taught in Zimbabwe, Mexico, Bolivia, and Kuwait.

Email: amahdik@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2135

BSc—University College of Dublin (Science)

**MS—University of London (Completed in 2017)

PhD—University College of Dublin (Biology)

Joined ABP—2006. Dr. Avril has taught in Ireland, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.

Email: aodonoghue@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2182

BSc—University College London (Biology)

MSc—University College London (Freshwater and Coastal Sciences)

PGCE — Kings College London (Science education)

PhD — Hamad Bin Khalifa University (Biological and Biomedical Sciences)

Joined ABP—2019.
Ahmad has a background in aquatic biology membrane technology. His previous teaching experience includes working in inner London city schools in the UK seven years at one of the Qatar Petroleum schools (Mesaieed International School).

Email: anajjar@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2583

BSc—University of Manchester (Chemistry)

PGCE—University of Wales (Chemistry)

Currently doing my Masters in Education with the University of Bath, UK
Joined ABP—2010. Mohammed has assisted with the ABP Moviemaking, Badminton, and Debate Clubs. He has previously taught in Jordan and the United Kingdom.

Email: milias@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2185

BSc—Humboldt State University (Oceanography)

BA – Humboldt State University (Chemistry)

PhD— University of California, Santa Barbara (Biology)
Postdoc – Cleveland Clinic (Biology)

Joined ABP initially —2012 – 2015; returned again 2019. Jennifer has a background in analytical chemistry and research into the inflammatory processes. Her previous teaching experience includes Egypt, Zambia and the United States

Email: jemacpherson@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2944

MA (English Literature) – Osmania University, Hyderabad, India

B.Ed. (Science) – M D University, India
BSc (Physics) – M D University, India

Joined ABP - 2018. He has previously taught in Kuwait and India.

Email: hsharma@qf.org.qa
Office: 44543089

BSc—University of Calicut (Chemistry)

Joined ABP-2006.
Fousiya is a member of the Science Department. As the Laboratory Technician, she is responsible for the biology, chemistry, and physics labs that the students use.

Email: fmariya@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2184

BA— Pontifical Catholic University - Institute of Computer Science (Systems Analyst), Peru

BA— San Ignacio de Loyola University (Education), Peru

MSc—Lehigh University (Instructional Technology), Fulbright Scholar, USA

Joined ABP-AOP—2017. Since 1996, Miguel has worked in various capacities as an educator ranging from Computer Science teacher, Head of IT Department, Technology Learning Coordinator, and Technology Coach. His previous teaching experiences include work in Peru, Australia, USA, and Thailand. Miguel is passionate about improving people's lives through technology.

Email: mzambrano@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2897

BSc in Engineering - Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology

Master of Computing Studies - University of Wollongong, Australia

Master of Teaching - Western Sydney University, Australia

Joined ABP - 2018. Molla has more than 12 years of experience working and teaching in the areas of ICT. He taught both in the public education system as well as at Universities in Australia and overseas.

Email: mmajid@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 5843

Ms. Asmaa Al Qaysi (Qatar) currently the Assistant Director for Student Services, joined the ABP as Special Assistant to the Director in 2010.  She has had a long career.

Before joining the ABP, Ms. Asmaa worked as an English teacher in Qatari schools and as a university lecturer in English in Iraq.  Ms. Asmaa has lived in Iraq, the United States and Qatar.

Ms. Asmaa has a bachelor's degree and an M.A. in English Literature from Baghdad University.  

Email: asqaysi@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2133

BS—Virginia Tech (Family & Child Development)

MSEd—Indiana University (College Student Personnel Administration) 

Joined ABP—2017. Ms. Jacqueline has extensive experience as a College Admissions and Placement Counselor in the United States.

Email: jnottingham@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2192

Diploma—Al-Istiqlal School (Qatar).

Certificate—Southampton University (Foundation Year).

BA. in Business from the University of Northumbria, UK.

MS. In Educational Leadership and Management from Portsmouth University, UK.
He joined the ABP as the LRC Assistant Coordinator in 2011. He is currently the Events Coordinator.

Joined the Academic Bridge Program since 2019, Aysha Al-Sayed graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University Doha in 2018. Aysha is a graphic designer in the Student Services Department working on different design projects and ideas within the department on social media, branding, graduation, photography, and recruitment.   Email: aalsayed@qf.org.qa Office: 4454 2185

Diploma—Pak-Shama High School (Qatar)

Joined ABP—2008.
Yasmen is the Administrative Assistant for the Student Services department. She is responsible for the making and distribution of security and identification credentials for all students and staff.

Email:yqadi@qf.org.qa
Office: 44542190

BSc—Applied Science University (Computer Info System)

MSc—Arab Academy for Banking and Financial Sciences (Computer Info System)

Joined ABP—2006. Mutassim has taught science at multiple levels, including as a university professor. He previously worked in Jordan and Oman.

Email: muawadallah@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2136

Diploma—Raba’a Al Adawiya High School (Qatar)

Joined ABP—2011. Sara works directly with the Coordinator of Admissions and Records. She previously worked with the Capital Project department in Qatar Foundation, and later within the English as a Foreign Language Department, at the ABP. She is also active in the ABP Photography Club.

Email: shail@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2131

BA – The University of Iowa (Communication Studies))

MLS – North Carolina Central University (Library Science)

Joined ABP – 2017
Kevin worked in Television Broadcasting for 12 years before entering Education. His previous teaching experience was in the US.

Email: kphipps@qf.org.qa
Office: 4454 2123