Faculty
Faculty Member
Shanna Parry

Director

F1.119

shanna.parry@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Faculty Member
Greg Parry

Director

F1.119

greg.parry@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Faculty Member
Duncan Douglas

Director

F1.119

duncan.douglas@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons in Marketing & Economics
Hobby:
Golf
Countries I’ve worked:
Australia Canada China Indonesia Malaysia United Kingdom
Most Used Emoji:
😃
Favorite Movie:
Tenet
Favorite Series:
Game of Thrones
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“Empower students to think critically, act compassionately, and embrace lifelong learning.”
Faculty Member
Harry Mason

Alasala ILI Head of Students

F1.118

harry.mason@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
MSc in Strategic Management
Hobby:
Trading
Countries I’ve worked:
France Morocco Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😥
My teaching philosophy is:
“Acting as a coach to guide learners to activate their passive vocabulary, transforming it into active knowledge through real-world applications.”
Faculty Member
Reema Alsaif

Alasala ILI Head of Teachers

F1.117

reema.alsaif@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Hobby:
Watching Movies
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😜
Favorite Movie:
Home Alone
Favorite Series:
Lost
My teaching philosophy is:
“My teaching philosophy centers on fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity. I believe in adapting my methods to meet diverse student needs, promoting engagement through collaboration and real-world application.”
Faculty Member
Tasneem Carrim

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.113

tasneem.carrim@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
Masters in Educational Leadership & Management
Hobby:
Walking, jogging and exploring new places.
Countries I’ve worked:
Indonesia Saudi Arabia South Africa United Arab Emirates
Most Used Emoji:
😅
Favorite Movie:
James Bond Movies
Favorite Series:
Queen of the South and Squid Game
Tea or Coffee:
Tea
My teaching philosophy is:
“My teaching philosophy is molding young minds for a more positive and bright future.”
Faculty Member
Colin Cook

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.215

colin.cook@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
B.Ed Hons in Primary & Middle education with Geography, Mathematics & Science; M.A.Ed (Management)
Hobby:
Music (Listening, Singing & Piano)
Countries I’ve worked:
Kuwait Qatar Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Favorite Movie:
Interstellar
Favorite Series:
Allo Allo
My teaching philosophy is:
“Students have one chance at education, and I want them to feel successful.”
Faculty Member
Nataleigh Ross

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.116

nataleigh.ross@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
B.S. Political Science, CELTA
Hobby:
Aerobics training
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United States
Favorite Movie:
The Ghost and Mr. Chicken
Favorite Series:
Gilmore Girls
My teaching philosophy is:
“I want to be a student centered teacher. My focus is adapting the lesson for what is best for the student to master productive skills in writing and speaking.”
Faculty Member
Stephanie Thompson

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.116

stephanie.thompson@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons Early Childhood & Curriculum Studies
Hobby:
Reading
Countries I’ve worked:
Qatar Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😘
Favorite Movie:
Me Before You
Favorite Series:
The Split
My teaching philosophy is:
“To create a fun and safe space for everyone. Every single day is an opportunity to grow and to learn.”
Faculty Member
Jennifer Morales

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.116

jennifer.morales@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in Modern Languages
Hobby:
Arts & Crafts | Cosmetics (nails & makeup)
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United States
Most Used Emoji:
🤣
Favorite Movie:
The Crow / The Holiday
Favorite Series:
The Big Bang Theory
My teaching philosophy is:
“My teaching philosophy is simple in that in order for students to learn, they must feel that they are in an environment equipped to do so. Not only do they need the proper materials, but they also need to feel that the classroom is a safe space for them to make mistakes, ask questions and utilize their new vocabulary with and amongst their peers and instructor without judgement.”
Faculty Member
Celeste Kotze

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.113

celeste.kotze@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
Master in Education, PGCE, BA Hons in Psychology, BA Hons in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
Hobby:
Dancing, listening to podcasts and reading
Countries I’ve worked:
China Saudi Arabia South Africa
Most Used Emoji:
😅
Favorite Movie:
Lawrence of Arabia
Favorite Series:
The Bear
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“I’m always learning alongside my students, reflecting on my teaching methods, and adapting to meet their needs. Their feedback, along with insights from my colleagues, pushes me to grow continuously and to find new ways to make learning more impactful.”
Faculty Member
Ayten Alqahtani

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.116

ayten.alqahtani@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in English Language & Literature; MA in Education & Innovation.
Hobby:
Cooking | Travelling | Gathering different currency.
Countries I’ve worked:
Russia Saudi Arabia Turkey United Arab Emirates
Favorite Movie:
Boyka: Undisputed
Favorite Series:
Turkish Dramas
My teaching philosophy is:
“Collaboration and open communication. I believe in building strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues. My goal as a teacher is to use the class environment to tie the student’s motivation to the class content in a way that makes the information accessible to them.”
Faculty Member
Zeeshaan Jamil

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.115

muhammad.jamil@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
MSc (Hons) in Medical Microbiology
Hobby:
Watching movies and TV shows
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Favorite Movie:
The Matrix
Favorite Series:
The Supernatural
Tea or Coffee:
Tea
My teaching philosophy is:
“I believe that everybody has a right to education regardless of background and that education generates the thrill of learning and expanding horizons to strengthen your successes in life.”
Faculty Member
Aysha Rafi

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.115

aysha.rafi@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
MA in Marketing Management for Events, Hospitality & Tourism
Hobby:
Going to the Cinema
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Most Used Emoji:
😯
Favorite Movie:
Home Alone
Favorite Series:
Supernatural, Resident Alien, The Boys
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“My teaching philosophy is to create a safe space that is inclusive and supportive with my students as the focal point. I live by the rule that it does not matter who you are, your background, ethnicity, culture, age, or gender in education; there is no restriction and no limit to how much one can be educated.”
Faculty Member
Patrick Rollo

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.215

patrick.rollo@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in History
Hobby:
MMA
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia Thailand United States
Favorite Movie:
Knives Out
Favorite Series:
The Boondocks
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“to keep things student-centered.”
Faculty Member
Alex Edgar

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.113

alex.edgar@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons in Political Studies
Hobby:
Dance
Countries I’ve worked:
China Lesotho Saudi Arabia South Africa
Most Used Emoji:
😍
Favorite Movie:
The Godfather
Favorite Series:
Greys Anatomy
My teaching philosophy is:
“Be comfortable, be kind, be realistic.”
Faculty Member
Amal Alshhri

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.213

amal.alshhri@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
Master's in Teaching English as a Second Language
Hobby:
Graphic Design
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😎
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“My teaching approach centers on creating a supportive environment where students feel comfortable taking risks and making mistakes—essential steps in language acquisition. I aim to help each student build confidence and fluency by providing practical strategies and relatable insights drawn from my own language learning experiences.”
Faculty Member
Haseena Mahomed

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.113

haseena.mohomed@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons in English; PGCE
Hobby:
Hiking and walking
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia South Africa
Most Used Emoji:
😬
Favorite Movie:
The Matrix
Favorite Series:
Gilmore Girls
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“I love learning, and want to instill a love of learning in students. I believe this can be achieved through rapport, and interactive lessons taking student’s needs and personality into consideration.”
Faculty Member
Allan Miller

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.215

allan.miller@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BSc Psychology, PGDip Operations Management.
Hobby:
Music Production and Sound Engineering
Countries I’ve worked:
Azerbaijan Bahrain Mauritania Saudi Arabia South Africa Thailand
Favorite Series:
Black Mirror
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“Adapt, engage, consolidate.”
Faculty Member
Valentina Stoyanova

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.214

valentina.stoyanova@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in English Language
Hobby:
Camping
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Most Used Emoji:
😘
Favorite Movie:
Titanic
Favorite Series:
I don’t have any
My teaching philosophy is:
“Learning a foreign language opens doors everywhere.”
Faculty Member
Yumna Abrahams

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.113

yumna.abrahams@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in Linguistics & Psychology; PGCE; CELTA.
Hobby:
Natural/ Wildlife Experience
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia South Africa
Favorite Movie:
Free Willy 1, 2 & 3
Favorite Series:
The Big Bang Theory and Parenthood
My teaching philosophy is:
“I believe that learning is a holistic process, and my teaching philosophy is rooted in emphasizing patience, respect, moral responsibility, the pursuit of knowledge, and reflection.”
Faculty Member
Tanyia O’Brien

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.211

tanyia.obrien@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons Psychology; PGCE.
Hobby:
Watching Documentaries, Reading, Cooking, Baking
Countries I’ve worked:
China Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😊
Favorite Movie:
Heart of Stone
Favorite Series:
Greys Anatomy
My teaching philosophy is:
“I believe in promoting an environment of learning by providing the necessary learning tools for students to grow. I also encourage independent learning, integrating the personal experiences of students into lessons so that learning has meaning for them.”
Faculty Member
Renata Ruff

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.007

renata.ruff@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts English (magna cum laude)
Hobby:
Gardening and indoor plants, making perfume, and swimming
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😍
Favorite Movie:
Dramas, Mysteries, and Comedies
Favorite Series:
From
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“Most importantly, I set up classroom rapport-learn their names and what each student values on Day 1. I try to keep my classroom a student-centered active learning environment using the teach-model-support-release method with any new material, then facilitate as the students move through to independence. I value every student and find ways that they can support one another in the learning process--everyone has the ability to facilitate their knowledge and experience in the class.”
Faculty Member
Sumayah Al-Shallali

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.007

sumayah.alshallali@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Faculty Member
Huda Alsharif

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.213

huda.alshareif@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
Bachelor of Sociology & Psychology
Hobby:
Sports
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😲
Favorite Movie:
Eat, Pray & Love
Favorite Series:
The Crown
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“Student-centered class with a lot of activities that help students develop all their language skills.”
Faculty Member
Sean Seymour

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.215

sean.seymour@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Arabic and Islamic Studies
Hobby:
Reading
Countries I’ve worked:
Canada Iraq Saudi Arabia Syria United Kingdom
Most Used Emoji:
😅
Favorite Movie:
The Dark Knight
Favorite Series:
Black Mirror
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“Carl Roger’s Empathetic teaching- Hear your students and learn to teach to their needs.”
Faculty Member
David Ingram

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.115

david.ingram@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in English Literature
Hobby:
Cooking | Travel | Films
Countries I’ve worked:
Oman Qatar Saudi Arabia United States
Most Used Emoji:
😊
Favorite Movie:
The Shawshank Redemption
Favorite Series:
Seinfeld
My teaching philosophy is:
“Student-centered; create a safe place to learn; encourage and applaud creativity.”
Faculty Member
Kellie Masalas

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.007

kellie.masalas@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA in Literature and Music
Hobby:
Scuba diving
Countries I’ve worked:
Canada Japan Saudi Arabia
Most Used Emoji:
😅
Favorite Movie:
John Wick
Favorite Series:
Supernatural
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“Hard Work and Perseverance earns a future.”
Faculty Member
Mohamud Jama (MJ)

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.002

mohamud.jama@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons in Economics and Political Science
Hobby:
Boxing
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Most Used Emoji:
😉
Favorite Movie:
The Godfather, Goodfellas or Revolver
Favorite Series:
Only Fools and Horses, Porridge, Rising Damp, and Game of Thrones
Tea or Coffee:
Coffee
My teaching philosophy is:
“My teaching philosophy centers on creating an inclusive, student-centered environment where learners are encouraged to actively engage, collaborate, and take ownership of their educational journey. By fostering critical thinking, respect, and mutual support, I aim to inspire students to become lifelong learners and confident problem-solvers.”
Faculty Member
Martin Christian

Alasala ILI Teacher

F1.115

martin.christian@alasala.edu.sa

Nationality:
Education:
BA Hons Psychology
Hobby:
Boxing
Countries I’ve worked:
Saudi Arabia United Kingdom
Most Used Emoji:
😊
Favorite Movie:
Terminator
Favorite Series:
The Walking Dead
Tea or Coffee:
Tea
My teaching philosophy is:
“All students must have a stimulating educational environment where they can grow physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially. It is my desire to create this type of atmosphere where students can meet their full potential.”