معرفی
Eman Arafa is a Lecturer in the Department of Special Education and Literacy within the College of Education at Kean University. With 27 years of experience in education, she has served in roles including classroom teacher, literacy coach, principal, and dean of academic affairs. Her work focuses on K-12 literacy instruction, curriculum development, and accreditation processes.
- Current role: Lecturer at Kean University
- Teaching specialties: Language Arts/Reading in Preschool-Elementary Curriculum, Dyslexia Education
- Administrative experience: Director of Academic Affairs, Principal (5-year NJAIS accreditation oversight)
Research Interests: Eman’s work centers on improving literacy outcomes through teacher training and curriculum innovation, particularly for students with learning differences like dyslexia. Her initiatives have elevated school-wide standardized test scores to match suburban and independent schools nationally.
Education:
- Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership (In Progress), Rutgers University
- MS.Ed. in Reading and Literacy, Walden University
- B.A. in Language Arts & Literacy, Ain Shams University
Personal & Professional Context: As a mother of three, Arafa balances her academic responsibilities with family activities like cooking and reading historical fiction. Her educational philosophy emphasizes mentorship and facilitating lifelong learning journeys.
