Athar I. Almadanat

Athar I. Almadanat is an Adjunct Lecturer at Gannon University's English Language & Global Training department. Holding a PhD in Organizational Learning and Leadership (2018) and Master's in Education (2013) from Gannon University, alongside a BA in English Language and Literature (2009) from Mutah University, Jordan, they specialize in second language education.

• Mutah University, BA in English Language and Literature, 2009
• Gannon University, MA in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), 2013
• Gannon University, PhD in Organizational Learning and Leadership, 2018

With a student-centered approach emphasizing flipped classrooms and immersive language practice, Almadanat has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) and Arabic as a Second Language across multiple institutions since 2011, including the University of Texas at Austin, Virginia Military Institute, and Sijal Institute.

Scientific Awards:

• Fulbright Scholarship recipient for second language teaching at UT Austin