Our Staff
over 100 years of combines experience!
Dr. Ahmed Khalil
Director General
- 34 years of teaching experience
- Ph.D. in Modern Systems of Education
- Adjunct Professor of English Literature at George Mason University and Northern Virginia Community College
- Master of English and Comparative Linguistics
- Presented professional staff developments for teachers nationally, in the Middle East and in Europe.
- Specializes in Collegiate Linguistics and World Languages
Dr. Sadig A Dahlan
Program Director
- 20 years of educational experience
- Ph.D. in Educational Leadership
- Degree in Educational Systems Management from Vermont
- Masters of Special Education from Johnson University, Vermont
- University of Business and Technology Board of Trustee Member
- Principal of Choral International School
- Educational Consultant in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Emily Yarrison, M.Ed.
Senior Associate
- 8 yeas of teaching experience
- Master of Education specializing in TESOL
- Three years teaching ESL in South Korea and Taiwan
- Two years as interdisciplinary team leader and representative
- Specializes in Secondary English, Content-Language Integration and, Curriculum Design
Ra Alim Shabazz, M.Ed.
Senior Associate
- 30 years of teaching experience
- Four Post-Graduate Certificates
- Two-time Washington Post Teacher of the Year
- John Marshall Foundation Teacher of the Year
- 7 years as a professor at Howard University.
- Specializes in African American Studies, Social Justice, and Global Majority Studies
Gabriel Elias, M.Ed.
Senior Associate
- M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction
- Founding Board Member: Cornerstone Craftsman Organization
- Program Director: APA Satellite Online Courses
- Social Media Director: Academies at Alexandria City High School
- Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese
Shelley Black, MAT
Academic Consultant
- Master of Education specializing in ESL
- Expanded language-learning technology and started school organization
- Developed English for Academic Purposes course.
Jacqueline Rice, M.Ed.
Academic Consultant
- MA Curriculum & Instruction
- Educational Specialist Degree
- Interdisciplinary team lead and Department Cha
- Admin Support to the ACHS Leadership Team
- Experience in Administration and Program Development
- Student Leadership Coordinator
John Humphrey, J.D.
Academic Consultant
- JD University of Michigan School of Law
- Designed College Competencies Class that focuses on Understanding American College System
- Experience in Various Academic Setting