Seeds of Peace

• Job: Math and Physics Teacher | Modern Montessori School
• Regional Programming: Thanksgiving retreats, NYC events, galas and fundraising events
• Years at Camp: 1999, 2000
• Jordanian Delegation
• Age: 26

In what ways has your experience at Seeds of Peace impacted you as a person?
Seeds of Peace has taught me to become a leader with a unique, universal view of different matters. I have learned to look at one issue from many angles in order to have a thorough understanding of that issue. Some issues have two conflicting parties with extreme views on both sides and it is possible to have a third opinion and more on that issue. Therefore, one should be prepared to discuss and mediate such discussions with moderation and extreme awareness of one's surroundings, and totally without bias.

How does your work or education relate to building a more peaceful world?
I currently teach in high school and also work independently with nonprofit organizations and social activists, which is amazing. Teaching high school and college kids is always key to educating people about certain characteristics like leadership, ambition, and cultural sensitivity. Also, through social activism, much more education can be done through activities and small development projects. To help and change one family's life is one small step in a long-lasting journey to change the whole world into a peaceful world.  In the future I plan on placing more focus on my education. I am a Phd student at WISE University in Amman, Jordan in finance and economics, my studies are sponsored by His Royal Highness Prince Ghazi Bin Muhammad.  In addition, I also started as a freelance journalist for the Jordan Times where I will write in the economics and business section.