Staff

Talar holds a degree in Economics from Aleppo University. She completed intensive training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in Lebanon. In her free time, she enjoys walking in nature and…

Thilda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy from the Lebanese University. She is a Special Educator at  SKILD Center. Thilda likes hiking, playing board games that enhance strategic thinking and…

Ghiwa has a BA in psychology and masters in special education with more than five years’ experience in teaching students' with special needs Ghiwa likes reading novels.    

Christelle holds a BA in Speech and Language Therapy and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree at Saint Joseph University of Beirut, with a particular interest in autism and early…

Joelle is a Clinical Psychologist who performs psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK). Joelle…

Mireille is an ABA therapist. She holds a BA in psychology from the University of Saint-Joseph and is finishing her master's in psychology also at USJ. Mireille has gained experience…

Salie is a Speech therapist. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech language pathology from Lebanese University. She has experience working with individuals with ADHD, ASD, CP, and DLD, focusing…

Marilyn is a speech and language therapist. She holds a Bachelors degree from Saint Joseph University. Marilyn has experience working with people of all ages, from children to the elderly,…

Anitta is a Speech and Language Pathologist, providing assessment and treatment for children presenting speech, language and communication difficulties. She holds  Bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy from the Lebanese University…

Andrea is a psychomotor therapist in the psychomotor team. She holds a Master 1 degree in psychomotor therapy from the Lebanese University and has experience helping individuals with learning difficulties…

Mada is a psychomotor therapist and part of the psychomotor therapy team. Holding a master’s degree in psychomotor therapy, Mada is dedicated to helping children with learning difficulties and special…

Angela is a Psychomotor Therapist. She holds a master’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy from St. Joseph University. Angela has gained experience in working with children and adolescents facing learning difficulties…

Tania is a Psychomotor Therapist with a Master 1 degree from Lebanese University. She has gained experience working with individuals of all ages, from early intervention with young children to…

Marie-Joe is an ABA therapist. She holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Lebanese University. She provides ABA sessions at SKILD and has gained experience in supporting special…

Vanessa is a Clinical Psychologist who holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology from the Lebanese University. Vanessa is now pursuing her psychotherapy training in psychoanalysis. She gained experience in…

Rawan is a Psychomotor therapist dedicated to support children to improve their motor and cognitive skills. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychomotor therapy from St. Joseph University. She is currently…

Dr. Sheila is the founder of the Disability Support Office at Baylor University, and an asset in the establishment of SKILD Center. Her professional work encompassed advocacy for students with…

Hiba Al Jamal is the Director of SKILD center. Hiba holds a master’s degree in Special Education from Biola University-California. She is also trained in corrective programs, Applied Behavior Analysis, dealing with…

Dr. Maya is an Associate Professor at the University of Balamand specializing in gifted education, inclusion, teacher education and classroom management. She coordinates the Bachelor of Arts and Field Practicum…

Daniella is the partner relations officer at SKILD Center. In her capacity, Daniella manages development and partner relationships of SKILD programs. She holds a master’s degree in Political Science and…

Samar Sahyoun is an Assistant Director and Special Educator who provides consultancy at schools and assessments at the center, trains educators, and counsels parents. Samar holds a bachelor’s degree in…

Sara Al is a Special Educator with more than 5 years of experience in the education field. She holds a master’s degree in special education from the Lebanese University. She…

Siham Fakhreddin is the head of the division for Special Education at BBS where she supervises the SMART Program. Siham holds a master’s degree in Special Education from the Lebanese American…

Jenny Safi is a Special Education Coordinator, who changes the curriculum to accommodate children with learning difficulties. Jenny holds a Teaching Diploma in Special Education from St. Joseph University. She…

Betty 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…

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.

Perla Saber is an ABA therapist. She provides ABA sessions at SKILD. Perla holds a BA in Psychology from the Lebanese University. She has gained experience in supporting kids with…

Julie is an Administrative Assistant. She holds a master’s degree in law and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the Lebanese University. Julie is seeking to gain experience in the…

Imad is the Project Manager SKILD Center. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from AUST. He is a Sunday School teacher and serves in youth and sports ministries…

Eddy supports students and the team in the IDEAL program at NDU by assisting with logistics, transportation, and event coordination, both for IDEAL and select SKILD events.

Gretta, a skilled speech therapist with over a decade of experience, specializes in treating communication disorders like stuttering, hearing loss, and oral language difficulties. Passionate about her work, she helps…

Nour is a Special Educator, she holds a bachelor’s degree in teaching Math and Science, master’s in special education from the Lebanese University and works as a special educator at…

Mariebelle  is an ABA therapist. She holds a BA in psychology from Haigazian University. She provides ABA sessions at SKILD, Maribelle has gained experience in supporting kids with learning difficulties…

Ghida is a Special Educator. She holds a master’s degree in Special Education from the Lebanese University. She has gained experience in accommodating and modifying academic objectives according to students’…

Rim is a Clinical Psychologist who performs psycho-educational assessments for children and adolescents. She holds a master’s degree in Psychology of Child and Adolescent Development from York St. John University…

Rayane is a special educator and behavioral technician (RBT). She provides ABA sessions at SKILD, She has 9 years of experience in supporting kids with learning difficulties. Rayane loves animals,…

Maria is a speech and language therapist who supports and eagerly cares for children and adolescents with speech, language, and communication difficulties. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy…

Tala is a Clinical Psychologist holding a Master’s degree (MA) in Clinical Psychology. She is currently pursuing psychotherapy training in the analytical approach. Tala conducts assessments and formulates clinical diagnoses,…

Carla Dergham is a speech and language therapist who provides prevention, assessment and treatment for children presenting speech, language (oral / written) and communication difficulties. She loves to collaborate with…

Lesley is a Speech-Language Pathologist who provides assessment for children and adolescents, as well as individual therapy sessions, in both Mansourieh and Zouk Mosbeh (NDU). Lesley holds a bachelor’s degree…

Sabine is a licensed Clinical Psychologist who performs psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents. Sabine holds a master’s degree in educational management. She is experienced in educational & psychological training…

Youmna is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). She holds an MSc in Applied Behavior Analysis from Queen’s University Belfast. Youmna writes, implements, and maintains individualized positive behavior support plans for…

Melissa El Khoury is a Speech-Language Pathologist offering assessments, advice, and treatments to children facing challenges in speech, language, communication, and literacy. She holds a master’s degree in Speech and…

Anne-Marie is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Psychotherapist with a Master's degree from the University of Balamand. She specializes in psychoeducational assessments for children and adolescents. Anne-Marie provides individual psychotherapy…

Rashell Alam is an Educational Psychologist who provides psychosocial programs in classrooms. Rashell holds a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from Notre Dame University Louaize. She provides individual support for…

Reem is a Psychomotor Therapist who supports children with enhancing their motor skills. She holds a master’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy from St. Joseph. Reem enjoys sports such as swimming.

Lina is a special educator, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from the Lebanese University and works as a special Education Coordinator at the SKILD department in…

Silina is an educational specialist with a bachelor’s degree in special education, a teaching diploma, and a Master's in school counseling and career guidance from the Lebanese University. With seven…

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

Christelle is a psychomotor therapist. She holds a master’s degree in Psychomotor Therapy from St. Joseph University. She has gained experience in learning difficulties, genetic, metabolic, and neurological syndromes. Christelle…

Nathalie is the coordinator of the Speech and Language department. She holds a Master 1 degree in Speech Therapy from St. Joseph University. Nathalie has gained experience in assessments, parental…

Hana is an Educational Psychologist who is part of the team in charge of the French global assessment process. She holds a Master’s Degree in Educational Psychology from USJ. She…

Christelle, a former chef, now supports SKILD's operations as an administrative assistant. She's passionate about connecting with people on a deeper level, which led her to pursue a certification in…

Samar holds a PhD in Educational Psychology (2019), specializing in diagnostic assessment for inclusive education, and has completed four years of psychoanalytic training. She founded the Psychology Department at the…

Dr. Hana Azar was the first children’s psychiatrist in Lebanon. Dr. Hana earned a Psychiatry degree from France in 1994. Ever since, she has occupied remarkable positions in reputable hospitals…