Engi Wattad

Engi started at Hand in Hand as a teacher in 2001, and has taught many subjects over the last 17 years, including: Arabic language and literature, Islam, math, and geography. She has also served as a home room teacher and a dialogue facilitator for 5th-9th grades. Engi was one of the school’s pedagogical counselors, helping to create curriculum and lead the pedagogy in the middle and high school. Engi became the Vice Principal of the middle and high school two years ago, and is currently responsible for taking in, guiding, and overseeing new teachers. She has a BA in Arabic literature and Archeology, a Teacher’s Certificate in Arabic language and math, and an MA in Education from the Hebrew University. Engi is also a parent at the school – her two children attend the school with her.