Our Team

Samar Sahyoun is an Assistant Director and Special Educator who provides consultancy at schools and assessments at the center, trains educators, and counsels parents. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and a Teaching Diploma in special education. Samar enjoys swimming, writing poetry and singing.

Jenny Safi is a Special Education Coordinator who adapts the curriculum so that it suits children with learning difficulties. Jenny holds a Teaching Diploma in Special Education from Université Saint Joseph. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Special Education. Jenny has attended the training of trainees workshop at the Center for Educational Research and Development. She enjoys cooking and swimming.

Jennifer Noun is a Special Education Coordinator who closely collaborates with the head of the departments at one of SKILD’s partner schools. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Lebanese University and a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Al-Kafaàt University. She is currently pursuing her master’s degree in Psychology and Psychosomatic at the Lebanese University. Jennifer enjoys cooking and reading.

Zeina Farhat is an Administrative Assistant who supports SKILD’s operational activities. Zeina holds a bachelor’s degree in history from the Lebanese University. Zeina enjoys reading and sports.

Betty Maamari is an Administrative Assistant who works directly on SKILD’s parent to parent support.
Betty holds a bachelor’s degree in management from State University of New York. She has a certificate in John Louis “Good enough Parenting”. Betty enjoys reading and exercising.

Dr. Hana Azar was the first children’s psychiatrist in Lebanon. She graduated with a psychiatry degree from France in 1994. Ever since, she has occupied remarkable positions in reputable hospitals in the country. Dr. Azar has been on the SKILD team on a part-time basis since 2011.

Samar Khoury is an Educational Psychologist who performs psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Samar holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology.
Samar enjoys dancing and playing the piano.

Hana Schoucair is an Educational Psychologist who is part of the team in charge of the French global assessment process. Hana holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Université Saint Joseph. She is experienced in school counseling. Hana enjoys traveling and painting.

Sonia Fares is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) who is responsible for providing Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) sessions. Sonia holds a master’s degree in general psychology from the American University of Beirut. Sonia enjoys traveling and skiing.

Mohamad Naamani is a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychoeducational assessments, individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents, and parent management trainings. He holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the American University of Beirut and completed a two-year clinical training program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center specializing in adolescent and child psychology. He is also certified in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. Mohamad enjoys academic research.

Rashelle Alam holds her Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is  currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology at Notre Dame University Louaise. Her  professional experience has focused on working with children and their families, and implementing skills she has acquired to deal with children who are in need of special services and special care. Rashelle enjoys acting, dancing and performing on stage.

Batoul Safieddine is a Clinical Psychologist who provides individual psychotherapy and psychoeducational assessments to children, adolescents, and young adults. Batoul holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from the American University of Beirut. She completed a child and adolescent clinical psychology training program at the American University of Beirut Medical Center. She also completed a training in adult clinical psychology. Batoul enjoys volunteer work.

Nathalie Biban is the team leader of the Speech and Language Department who provides therapy sessions, parental guidance, and assessments. Nathalie holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from Université Saint-Joseph.  Nathalie enjoys swimming and snowboarding.

Christelle Maksoud is a Speech Therapist who supports children with speech delays. Christelle holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from the Lebanese University. She also holds a certificate in Music Therapy. Christelle enjoys listening to music and playing the piano.

Ruba Kiwan is a Speech and Language Pathologist who supports children with speech delays. Ruba holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from the Lebanese University. Ruba enjoys reading, playing tennis and swimming.

Sandy Nouneh is a Speech Therapist who supports children with speech delays. Sandy holds a master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology from Université Saint-Joseph. She will soon be a certified Development and Exchange therapist. Sandy enjoys playing the piano and reading.

Serine Damaj is a Speech Therapist who supports children with speech delays. Serine holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from Saint Joseph University. She enjoys reading and traveling.

Stephanie Dawra is a Speech Therapist who supports children with speech delays.
Stephanie holds a Master 1 degree in Speech Therapy from the Lebanese University.
Stephanie enjoys dancing and listening to music.

Melissa El Khoury is a Speech-Language Pathologist who provides assessment, advice and treatments to children with speech, language and communication difficulties and literacy deficits. Melissa holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy from Saint Joseph University and is currently pursuing her master’s degree.Melissa enjoys painting and listening to music.

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Lama Badawi is a Psychomotor specialist and workshop coordinator who provides assessments and therapy sessions. Lama holds a Master’s Degree in Psychomotor Therapy from Université Saint-Joseph. Lama attended the movement and breathing training at Centre Lafaurie Mondabon in France. Lama enjoys traveling, swimming and reading.

Bathoul Zaiter is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children with enhancing their motor skills. Bathoul holds a Master 1 degree in Psychomotor therapy from the Lebanese University. Bathoul enjoys traveling and swimming.

Reem Baydoun is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children with enhancing their motor skills. Reem holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy from Université Saint-Joseph and is currently pursuing her master’s degree. Reem enjoys sports such as swimming.

Yara Abi Antoun is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children with enhancing their motor skills. Yara holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy from Université Saint-Joseph. Yara enjoys outdoor activities.

Dana Kadi is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children with enhancing their motor skills. Dana holds a master’s degree in psychomotor therapy from Université Saint-Joseph. Dana enjoys traveling, cooking and Latin dancing.

Yara Nassar is a Special Educator who provides children with one on one educational interventions along with assessments.  Yara holds a Bachelor Degree in Special Education and a Master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Notre Dame University. Yara enjoys hiking and traveling.

Silina Kamal is a Special Educator who teaches Math and French. Silina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Al-Kafaàt University and a Teaching Diploma from Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. Silina enjoys reading, dancing, and singing.

Aya Bahsoun is a Special Educator who teaches Math and provides ABA sessions. Aya holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the Lebanese University.  She enjoys running and hiking.

Maria Manuelian is a Special Educator who teaches English at one of our partner schools. Maria holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the Lebanese American University. She enjoys playing the piano and listening to music.

Daisy Azar supports students in the ABA Day Program at SKILD. Daisy is a certified Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), and is currently pursing her BA in psychology. Daisy enjoys learning new languages and travelling.

Rana Riskallah is a special educator who teaches English at one of skild’s partner schools. she  holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literature from the Lebanese University Faculty of Letters and a Teaching Diploma from the Lebanese University Faculty of Education. She also holds a Diploma in Special Education from Haigazian University. Rana is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Applied Linguistics. Rana enjoys  reading, music, and traveling.