Ms. Manal whose family is originally from Palestine, was born and raised in UAE. She holds a KHDA Approval Certificate in Islamic Studies. Ms. Manal Graduated from the UAE University, the faculty of Sharia & Law with Highest honors. She has obtained a Master’s Degree with honors in Islamic Studies from Imam Malik University in Dubai. She has more than 10 years of experience in teaching Islamic studies in various international schools in Dubai. Ms. Manal has visited Sacramento, California three times where she discovered more about American culture. Ms. Manal is keen on developing students’ skills and stimulating their motivation, by learning about the intelligence patterns that each student possesses.