KAS, the Wonder Woman of SAMIS

by Sedra Ammar Obaid

Amazon has its Diana of Themyscira, SAMIS has K.A.S., our very own wonder woman.

“Being determined, hardworking, committed and disciplined is being a SAMISIAN.”, this is what our wonder woman emphasized.

Responsibility is the heart of leadership, she says. This lady leader believes that she feels responsible for everyone around her which reflects on her working manner. She keeps track of every little detail and wakes up early and feels more committed to her duty. Working hard is already a habit for her.

A bright student, that’s how people described her when she was in high school. She studied English literature and had begun working in an international school for 7 years after her graduation. Her career history is full of colors as she elevated from being an elementary teacher to a high school teacher to a vice principal to a school principal. She believes her greatest strength lies in her ability to adjust to new conditions very smoothly. She’s powerful in how she managed to adapt with ease. She also learned how to attract new people and get along with everyone. She has been doing it for 9 years now.

Differences in terms of ideas, personalities, mindsets and points of view challenge her daily but she overcomes them with flair. She knows how to deal with conflicts, satisfying both parties.

As a first-time headmistress here in SAMIS, she learned the value of teamwork. In this school, she realized that everything is possible and feasible if everyone will work together collaboratively. In the coming years of her administration, she plans on focusing on the extracurricular activities of the school to create a motivational space for students and make learning more fun. She believes the school is excellent in the educational aspect, so the concentration will be more on the entertainment side of the school.

This headmistress envisions SAMIS to have various branches in different parts of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and will be greatly recognized locally and internationally.

Flexibility and decisionmaking are the heart of education, as she said. She dislikes the traditional methods of teaching like a teacher simply directing students to learn through memorization and recitation without any identification of their different abilities. Instead, she prefers teaching through strategies that would develop students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills and boost their creativity in expressing themselves. She also mentioned the use of technology in classrooms being vital and suitable for 21st century’s educators and learners. She encourages everyone because she believes it inspires them and motivates them to strive harder. You would always hear her say “I’m proud of you” for anyone who’s trying their best and working hard to pursue their passions and dreams. She wishes for students to focus more on their goals rather than being distracted by inferior things.

Ms. Khawla Al Sukhairy, the headmistress of Shorouq Al Mamlakah International School, has brought with her positive change and delightful pleasure for the SAMIS family. She has been an outstanding, passionate, persevering role model for students and an affable approach for guardians. A True Wonder Woman of SAMIS.