Advancing Equity in Schools through Global Perspectives on Educational Leadership - Softcover

Über die Autorinnen und Autoren

Dr. Asma Khaleel Abdallah is an Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership at Sharjah Education Academy, with extensive experience across higher education, school leadership, and educational consultancy in the UAE and Jordan. She previously served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at United Arab Emirates University and Assistant Professor at Abu Dhabi University, alongside her work as a school inspector and professional development consultant with ADEK’s Irtiqa program. Her research focuses on teacher licensing, inclusive education, AI in education, and leadership development. She has authored and co-edited several scholarly books with IGI Global, including Building a Unified Teacher Licensing System: Policies, Education Reforms, and Cultural Integration (2025). She has published widely in Scopus- and Web of Science-indexed journals such as Heliyon, BMC Psychology, and Frontiers in Psychology. Dr. Abdallah holds a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Jordan. She has been recognized with the Jordanian Independence Medal, First Class, awarded by His Majesty King Abdullah II for her contributions to education. She is an active reviewer for international journals and maintains a strong research profile with a Scopus h-index of 14 and Google Scholar h-index of 17.

Dr. Ahmed Alkaabi is a researcher specializing in educational leadership and policy innovation, with a strong focus on teacher education and professional development. He holds an ORCID researcher ID: 0000-0001-7220-8087. His work encompasses investigations into licensing systems for educators, curriculum reform, and the intersection of cultural contexts with educational change. Dr. Ahmed publishes regularly in peer-reviewed outlets and collaborates internationally in advancing teacher training and licensing frameworks.

Markus Talvio is an academic researcher with deep interest in educational policy, teacher professional development, and cross-cultural educational leadership. His work focuses on enhancing teacher effectiveness through innovative frameworks and research-based reform. Dr. Markous contributes to international scholarly dialogue through publications, collaborative projects, and advancing practices in teacher licensing and education systems.