Dr. Walid Hawana:  has a PhD in Education from University of Iowa, Master Degree in
Philosophy of Education, and Master Degree in English Linguistics. Dr. Hawana
worked as a College Professor of Education in USA, Libya, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait in
Curriculum Development and Evaluation.

He authored 5 college textbooks, and wrote of three research articles in education.
He has translated 4 books into Arabic in administration and in psychology.
He provided education consultation and workshops to several schools.
He is a member of the Accreditation Visiting Team for AdvanceEd organization for
schools in several states. 
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He has worked as a School Principal in Austin, Texas, and Schenectady, New York.
He gives lectures at ISNA and CISNA conferences and workshops. 
Currently he is a co-founder of the new learning center Bright Hope Center, aiming at
helping gifted and special-ed students.