Cohort: 2024
Country: Jordan
Current role and workplace: Early Childhood Specialist, Queen Rania Teacher Academy, Jordan
Bio: Hanan currently works as an early childhood specialist at Queen Rania Teacher Academy, where she applies her abilities and knowledge to support teachers in fostering growth and development among young children. Hanan holds an MSc in kindergarten education and is currently pursuing a PhD in curricula and methods of teaching children in kindergarten. Her research is focused on the effectiveness of a STEM-based approach to cultivate future-thinking abilities in kindergarten-aged children. In addition, Hanan is a certified trainer and an essential team member involved in developing and implementing professional development programs for kindergarten teachers. She also plays a critical role in forming partnerships between QRTA and educational institutions to support educators in Jordan and the region.
Areas of expertise: Early Childhood Education, Teacher Development, Partnership Development