Meet The Founder of Mesrology

My journey as an educator began in Egypt, where I first discovered the joy of helping others learn through language. Raised by a single mother who believed in the power of education despite never attending school herself, I learned early that determination and optimism can light the path forward — lessons that continue to guide my work today.

Teaching English in Egypt opened a door that led me from classrooms in Cairo to lecture halls in New York — each space filled with new voices, dreams, and discoveries. Over the years, I have come to believe deeply in learning by doing and being fully engaged; it’s through experience and curiosity that knowledge truly comes alive.

I was once invited to share Egypt’s culture and history with high school students in Minnesota. It was an unforgettable experience — one that revealed how cultural exchange can inspire empathy, creativity, and global understanding. Later, after settling in Connecticut, I offered similar workshops for elementary students, and their excitement planted the first seeds of what would one day become Mesrology — an initiative dedicated to bringing Egypt’s vibrant heritage to American classrooms through hands-on, joyful learning.

For more than 15 years, I’ve had the privilege of sharing my love for Arabic language and culture with students across diverse institutions. I introduced and developed the Arabic program at the College of Staten Island, taught at Queensborough Community College and Yeshiva University High School for Girls, and worked with professionals at the United Nations in New York. My experience also includes serving as Assistant Director at Berlitz Wall Street, where I managed cross-cultural programs for global professionals.

I hold a master’s degree in English Literature and completed the prestigious StarTalk Program at Penn State University. Through Mesrology, I continue to connect students nationwide with the beauty, creativity, and humanity of Egyptian culture — helping them see the world not as distant and different, but shared and deeply connected.