Our Team

Samar Sahyoun is an Assistant Director and Special Educator who does consultancy at schools, assessments at the center, trains educators and counsels parents.
Samar 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 USJ. She is currently pursuing her masters degree in Special Education. Jenny has attended the training of trainee workshop at the center for educational research and development.
Jenny enjoys cooking and swimming.

Jennifer Noun is a Special Education Coordinator who closely collaborates with the head of departments at one of SKILD’s partner schools.
Jennifer holds a Bachelor Degree in Psychology from the Lebanese University and a Bachelor Degree in Special education from AKU. Jennifer 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 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 Degree in management from State University of New York. She has a certificate in John Louis “Good enough Parenting”
Betty enjoys reading and exercising.

Jocelyne Bou Nader is an Administrative Assistant who supports SKILD’s operational activities.
She is currently pursuing a Degree in theology at USJ.
Jocelyne enjoys music and crafts.

Dr. Hana Azar was the first children 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 is on SKILD team on a part-time basis since 2011.

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

Christiane Chiha is a Psychotherapist who is Specialized in psycho-emotional testing for children, adults and Parental guidance. Christiane holds a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology.
Christiane enjoys reading and jogging.

Grace Kharrat is an Educational Psychologist who does counseling sessions and recommendation meetings with parents and educators. Grace has a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from the Lebanese University.
Grace enjoys reading and horse riding

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 USJ. She is experienced in school counseling.
Hana enjoys traveling and painting

Stephanie Srour is a Clinical Psychologist who does psychoeducational assessments and psychotherapy for children and adolescents. Stephanie also provides psychosocial interventions for displaced learners and trains educators at schools to raise awareness about learning difficulties.
Stephanie holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from AUB. Stephanie completed a two-year clinical training program at AUBMC specialized in adolescent and child psychology.
Stephanie enjoys traveling

Lea Darido is a Psychologist who provides psychosocial support.
Lea is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Lebanese University.
Lea enjoys playing the piano

Rudy Kanaan is an Educational Psychologist who provides psychoeducational assessments to children and adolescents.
Rudy holds a Bachelor degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology at NDU. She is certified in Thetahealing therapy.
Rudy enjoys traveling and camping.

Maha Riachi is a Psychologist who does counseling sessions.
Maha holds a Masters 2 degree in Psychology from the Lebanese University.
Maha enjoys reading, dancing, and knitting.

Sonia Fares is a Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBA) who is responsible for providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions. Sonia holds a Master’s Degree in General Psychology from AUB. She has experience in working with children and adolescents with autism and other developmental disorders, in addition to training and supervising special educators in practicing ABA.  Sonia enjoys traveling and skiing.

Rima Abboud is a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychoeducational assessments and individual psychotherapy to children and adolescents.
Rima holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from AUB. She also has a Teaching Diploma in Special Education. Rima has experience in working with children and their families in order to help improve behavior and mental wellbeing.
Rima enjoys arts and craft.

Mohamad Naamani is a Clinical Psychologist who provides psychoeducational assessments, individual psychotherapy for children and adolescents and parent management trainings.
Mohamad holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from AUB. Mohammad completed a two-year clinical training program at AUBMC specialized in adolescent and child psychology. He is also certified in administering the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule. Mohamad enjoys academic research.

Grace Nakhoul is a Psychologist who provides life and social skills sessions and counseling sessions.
Grace holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology at the Lebanese University.
She has a training in analytic and systematic approaches.
Grace enjoys sports.

Nathalie Biban is the team leader of the speech and language department who provides therapy sessions, parental guidance, and assessments. Nathalie holds a Bachelor Degree in speech therapy from USJ.  Nathalie enjoys swimming and snowboarding.

Christelle Maksoud is a Speech Therapist who supports children with speech delays. Christelle holds a Bachelor Degree in speech therapy from the Lebanese University. 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 Degree in Speech Therapy from the Lebanese University. Ruba enjoys reading, playing tennis and swimming.

Sandy Jomaa is a Speech Therapist who works with kids, parents and educators. Sandy holds a Master’s Degree in Speech Therapy from USJ.

Sandy Nouneh is a Speech Therapist who supports children with speech delays. Sandy holds a Master’s Degree in Speech and Language Pathology from USJ. 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 Degree in Speech Therapy from Saint Joseph University.
Serine 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.

Lama Badawi is a Psychomotor and workshop coordinator who provides assessments and therapy sessions. Lama holds a Master’s Degree in psychomotor therapy from USJ. Lama attended the movement and breathing training at centre lafaurie mondabon in France. Lama enjoys traveling, swimming and reading.

Sintia Abou Khalil is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children to enhance their motor skills and provides assessment sessions.
Sintia holds a Master’s Degree in Psychomotor Therapy from USJ. She is also an NLP certified technician. Sintia also holds a Family, job, and stress management coach diploma and a vocal therapist diploma. Along with that, Sintia is an undergraduate in Music therapy and has a Research Master in Neuropsychology. Sintia enjoys travelling and cooking,

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

Yara Abi Antoun is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children to enhance their motor skills. Yara holds a Bachelor Degree in Psychomotor Therapy from USJ. Yara enjoys outdoor activities.

Reem Baydoun is a Psychomotor therapist who supports children to enhance their motor skills. Reem holds a Bachelor Degree in Psychomotor Therapy from USJ and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Reem enjoys sports and swimming

Maria Lahoud works as a Special Educator at SKILD center since 2011. She has graduated in 2009 from Odessa Pedagogical University (Ukraine) with a Master’s degree in Psychology and Education. In 2015 she earned her second Master’s degree from Wales University (UK) in theology.

Audrey Gibson is a Special Educator and a supervisor for the life and social skills program. Audrey enjoys supporting children develop their English language skills and helping them learn through multi-sensory activities. She has over 24 years of experience working with children in a number of different educational settings both in the UK and here in Lebanon. Audrey enjoys hiking and reading.

Rola Kalaaji is a Special Educator who teaches Arabic at one of our partner schools. Rola holds a Bachelor Degree in Language and communication from the Lebanese University. Rola enjoys swimming and traveling

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 NDU. Yara enjoys hiking and traveling.

Silina Kamal is a Special Educator who teaches Math and French. Silina holds a Bachelor degree in Special Education from AKU and a Teaching Diploma from USEK. 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.  Aya enjoys running and hiking.

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