Teach Middle East Magazine June 2014 Issue 2 Vol. 1 | Page 8

OUR CONTRIBUTORS...
Barika Bettis

Barika has enjoyed an extensive
career conducting Biomedical
research in the United States in the
areas of Medicine, Pathology and
Neuroscience. During this time,
she published several abstracts in
various journals which contributed
to the research community. She
currently teaches MS/HS Science
and Biology. She enjoys a student-centered approach
to education. Ms Bettis is currently pursuing her Master
of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

Shakti Hakim
Shakti is an educator who has also
worked as a Licensed Healthcare
Practitioner of various healing
modalities. Originally a native of
Brooklyn, New York, Shakti now
lives & works in Al Ain, UAE. She
is the author of “The Busy Babe’s
Guide to Wellness: 8 Steps to
a Healthier You Now!” which is
available online on amazon.com.

Richie Chin

Maryann Reid

Richie Chin is an avid traveller
who enjoys cooking and sharing
his exploits with close friends. He
has been an educator for over
sixteen years. Mr Chin currently
teaches in the UAE.

Maryann, an educator from New
York, has a passion for writing stories
that address the lifestyle concerns
of busy, successful women.

Leisa Simapili
Leisa is an educator with over
seventeen (17) years experience
both
as
a
teacher
and
administrator. She is a trained
Linguist who speaks fluent Spanish.
Leisa is currently an Academic
Vice Principal at a Cycle One
School in Al Ain. She is passionate
about teaching and learning.

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Betina Fuentes
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.
fishytrees.blogspot.com