‘Teach to Lead’: Empowering Egyptian Educators to Drive Classroom Innovation
Fifty-seven public-school teachers from Cairo, Giza, and Qalyubiya have completed ‘Teach to Lead’, a 60-hour STEM training program organized by Amideast/Egypt and Boeing. Forty-two women and fifteen men participated in the program. Graduates have multiplied the program’s impact by training over 1,000 fellow educators, expanding interactive teaching methods across Egypt.
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The event was attended by prominent dignitaries, including Brian Long, Boeing Regional Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa; Evyenia Sidereas, Deputy Chief of Mission, U.S. Embassy of Egypt; Ruben Harutunian, Minister Counselor for Public Diplomacy; U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana; Dr. Ahmed Dahy, Vice Minister of Education in Egypt; and Shahinaz Ahmed, Amideast Country Director. Their presence underscored the importance of advancing STEM education and fostering international collaboration in Egypt’s educational development.
Kuljit Ghata-Aura, president of Boeing Middle East, Türkiye, Africa, and Central Asia, said: “Education and training are central to creating a globally competitive workforce that drives Egypt’s growth ambitions. Initiatives like ‘Teach to Lead’ empower educators to transform the learning experience and strengthen STEM education for the benefit of young Egyptians”.
The ‘Teach to Lead’ program has equipped teachers with leadership skills, technology and hands-on learning strategies, enabling them to effectively implement the components of Egypt’s Education 2.0 initiative in classrooms. Egypt’s Education 2.0 is a framework developed by the Egyptian authorities to modernize the education system, emphasizing critical thinking, digital learning, and continuous assessment of students’ knowledge.
Shaninaz Ahmed, Amideast/Egypt country director, said: “Today’s graduation event in Cairo celebrated not just the dedication of 57 teachers, but their pivotal role as catalysts for Egypt’s educational transformation. By embedding STEM innovation and technology in classrooms, they have shaped future leaders who will drive progress in their communities and beyond.”
This program highlights the shared commitment of Amideast/Egypt and Boeing to further elevate the quality of education in Egypt, building on the success of their joint STEM Center. Since opening in 2021 in Cairo, the STEM Center has empowered nearly 3,000 educators and students.
About Amideast:
Amideast is a leading American nonprofit organization engaged in international education, training, and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa. Amideast has operated in Egypt for over 60 years. With offices in Cairo and Alexandria, Amideast/Egypt provides English language courses, professional skills training, testing services, and scholarship services for youth and adults throughout the country. Please visit this website for more information.
About Boeing:
A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing’s U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. For nearly six decades, Boeing has partnered with Egypt, providing aircraft and services to meet its commercial and military needs. The collaboration has helped enhance Egypt’s aviation and defense capabilities and create jobs. Please visit this website for more information.
Media contact:
Ikdam Elhalwagi
Amideast/Egypt Marketing and Events Manager
Phone: +20 111 309 7294
Email: [email protected]
