Internationally recognized, award-winning educator, speaker and authority on cross cultural understanding.
Dr. Almontaser was the founding and former principal of the Khalil Gibran International Academy in Brooklyn, NY. A twenty-five year veteran of the NYC Public School System, she taught special education, inclusion, trained teachers in literacy, and served as a multicultural specialist and diversity advisor.

Leading While Muslim
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As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of our professional lives, it is imperative that we foster environments where every individual feels valued, respected, and included.
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Why Arab American Heritage Month Matters: Understanding the Impact of the White Designation on Arab Americans. Arab American Heritage Month was established in 1995 by
The Islamic Renaissance: Exploring Muslim Contributions to Science, Art, Literature, and Civilization
Islam, one of the world’s oldest and most widespread religions, has a rich intellectual and cultural heritage that has shaped human civilization in diverse ways.
Visionary Muslim Women: Shattering Barriers in Today’s World
The issue of Muslim female leadership has gained significant attention lately, both within Muslim societies and outside of them. This is mainly because Muslim women
Visionary Muslim Women: Shattering Barriers in Today’s World
The issue of Muslim female leadership has gained significant attention lately, both within Muslim societies and outside of them. This is mainly because Muslim women

Very Political and NOT At All Neutral – Ban on Freedom of Speech at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
You won’t be seeing an athlete bending the knee or standing up for what they believe this time, because the IOC issued a ban on

