Teach Middle East Magazine Issue 2 Volume 2 Nov-Dec 2014 | Page 9

Betina Fuentes Dr Kermani Betina Fuentes is a middle school English teacher from Florida. She is an avid reader, writer, wife and mother to four children. Follow her on her teaching journey in the UAE by checking out her blog: Fishy Trees. Dr Kermani is a Dental Surgeon who has been practicing Dentistry in the Middle East since 1999. He has over twenty years of general dental experience and about fourteen years of specialty experience. He also has approximately four years of teaching experience. PreSha Barnes Melissa Monney PreSha Barnes has been an educator for the past seven (7) years. She is a freshly minted ADEC employee and Teach UAE Magazine Blogger. Melissa Monney is a passionate educator from the United States of America. She has worked in Paris. She currently works with the Abu Dhabi Education Council. Melissa is highly qualified and experienced. She is fluent in both French and Spanish, and has a basic level of Arabic. Jenny Murray Jenny is an experienced teacher, educational consultant and writer from Scotland. She taught in Dubai for 6 years and recently completed her M.Ed. Her research interests include intercultural understanding in education, teacher professional development and technology across the curriculum. Jenny now leads the work of www.lendmeyourliteracy.com in the MENA region. @JennyLMYL GUEST WRITER Bettina Bennett Bettina Bennett is an ADEC employee. Her previous jobs include being a reporter and Community Relations Manager. She is currently a Cycle two and three educator. She is also a Teach UAE Magazine Blogger. Class Time Nov - Dec 2014 7