Nawal hamadeh biography sample
Hamadeh has devoted her career to educating children for more than 30 years and plans to continue to do so....
Nawal Hamadeh Mrs. Nawal Hamadeh is a prominent member of the Arab American Community, the President and CEO of Hamadeh Educational Services .
Nawal Hamadeh: Education is my passion
DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Few know the barrier-breaking story of Nawal Hamadeh, president and CEO of Hamadeh Educational Services, despite her accomplishments.
In 1998, Hamadeh did what few women had up to that time.
She opened two charter schools, Star International Academy in Dearborn Heights and Universal Academy in Detroit.
In doing so, the Lebanese American immigrant opened doors of leadership for women, specifically immigrants, which can no longer be closed.
In an interview with The AANews, Hamadeh said she had never felt limited, but acknowledged that she has had to overcome doubt from people in the community.
“For example, when you’re dealing with the public, they automatically assume that your husband is doing the work,” she said.
“They don’t give you credit. I say, ‘No, I’m doing this.’ …It takes a while for people to absorb it… Then, when they start interacting, they change their