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Dr. Dina Geumei

Adjunct Faculty

Dr. Dina started her career as a teacher assistant at the University of Alexandria. She taught management, logistics, human resources, and marketing for three years. After moving to the U.S. and receiving her MBA, she operated a computer business for seven years as an operational manager. Meanwhile, she volunteered at HQA, a private school to fulfill her passion for education. Impressed by her performance, she was hired as a Quran, Arabic, and Islamic studies teacher. She has taught for thirteen years, founded the Creative Arabic Teacher Society (CATS), and directed the monthly theme program at HQA. Currently she is an Arabic coordinator, mentor, and coach, leading multiple educational programs for HQA.

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Education

  • Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.D) from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
  • Diploma in Teaching strategies of Arabic and Islamic Studies from the University of El Huda.
  • MBA from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Alexandria.

Publications

  • Geumei, Dina., McDonald, D. “Emergent Scholarly Identity: Found and Cherished”. Curriculum and Teaching Dialogue, 2022.
  • Geumei, Dina, “Teacher’s Perception of Humor as a Facilitator of Student Engagement”. Doctoral dissertation, University of Houston-Clear Lake, 2023.

Conferences & Workshops

Dr. Dina has presented at different conferences and led several workshops:

  • The Third Annual Teacher Training Workshop on August 8th, 2021 “Engaging Classes”, was organized by Maryam Masjid.
  • The American Association of Teaching and Curriculum Conference (AATC) on October 8th, 2021 “Move, Laugh & Create to Engage” in Albuquerque.
  • Teacher Workshop on January 15th, 2022 “Using 21st Century Skills to Enhance Student Engagement” at El Farouq Weekend School.
  • Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA) conference on February 23rd, 2022 “Teacher’s Perception of Humor as a Facilitator for Student Engagement” in New Orleans.
  • Teacher Workshop on March 27, 2022 “Instructional Strategies for Increasing Student Engagement” at Maryam Islamic Center.
  • 16th Annual Texas STEM Conference on February 10, 2023, “Laugh to Engage” Virtually.
  • Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA) conference on February 17, 2023, “Humor Ignites Engagement”, in San Antonio. She was granted the Dean’s Award for an Outstanding research paper.
  • Student Conference for Research and Creative Art in April 2023, “Laugh to Engage Students,” in Clear Lake.
  • “The use of humor as student engagement facilitator” Teacher’s workshop on August 14th, 2023, in Darul Arqam North.
  • “Parental Involvement: Using Love and Logic” Parent’s workshop on November 29th, 2023, in Darul Arqam North.
  • “Classroom Management and Inclusion” six teacher’s workshop series: January 6th – March 8th, 2024, in Guidance College, to serve HQA Katy and Spring campuses.

Volunteer Work

  • Led local Boy Scout troops as a Webelos leader and Assistant scoutmaster for eight years.
  • Served as a Girl Scout troop leader for more than ten years.
  • Led a multilevel Girl Scouts troop that continues to serve over 50 girls for four years.
  • Headed the WOW community mentorship program for a year.
  • Currently serving on the Faith-Based Initiatives Committee of the Girls Scouts of San Jacinto.