Ingrid Abouzeid

Program Manager - American University of Beirut

Ingrid Abouzaid is a Program Manager at the American University of Beirut with over 15 years of experience in marketing and product development. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from the Lebanese American University, along with Leadership certificates from the United Nations in New York. Ingrid has successfully led multiple initiatives, ensuring the efficient execution of online educational programs while aligning them strategically with organizational goals. She is passionate about connecting brands with their audiences through innovative strategies that foster meaningful engagement and long-lasting relationships.

Speaker Sessions

GESS Talks Live 1628

Nov 13 2025 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Panel Session: QRTA Excellence Model in Action: Building Future-Ready Schools Through Collaboration

Session Summary:

This dynamic panel will showcase the Queen Rania Teacher Academy’s (QRTA) School-Based Excellence Model, a strategic framework designed to empower schools through targeted, school-level interventions. Centered on the belief that school leaders are catalysts for change, the model strengthens leadership, instructional practices, and data-driven decision-making to foster sustainable transformation in both public and private schools.

Moderated by Nabila Bashir, the panel will highlight the importance of collaboration in education and feature diverse perspectives on excellence:

QRTA will present its model’s impact across Jordanian schools, emphasizing inclusive practices, innovative teaching, and the power of professional learning communities.

Dr. Ghadeer Abu Shamat Executive Vice President from GEMS Centre of Excellence for Arabic Language and culture and Superintendent (CEO) will explore excellence in Arabic language and cultural education, showcasing how the model adapts to regional contexts.
Ms. Ingrid Abouzaid from the American University of Beirut will discuss how emerging technologies are shaping future-ready schools and transforming teaching practices.

Together, the panel will demonstrate how strategic partnerships and localized excellence models can drive meaningful change across educational ecosystems.

Speakers:

Nabila Bashir | Director of Business Development and Growth - Queen Rania Teacher Academy
Dr Ghadeer Abu-Shamat | Executive Vice President GEMS Centre of Excellence for Arabic Language and culture and Superintendent - CEO
Ingrid Abouzeid | Program Manager - American University of Beirut