Roland Habet

Domain Leader of Engaging Learning Environment & English Instructor - Global Bilingual Academy

Roland M. Habet is a Lebanese Educational Consultant, English Language Educator, and Instructional Leader based in Kuwait, with over 10 years of experience in international and national school settings. She holds a PhD in Education and specializes in curriculum design, engaging learning environments, teacher coaching, and professional development. As a Grade-Level Lead and Domain Leader for Engaging Learning Environments at Global Bilingual Academy (Kuwait), she leads instructional alignment, strengthens student outcomes, and designs high-impact professional development workshops. Her work emphasizes balancing academic consistency with students’ emotional and social well-being, while empowering teachers through practical, research-informed strategies that enhance engagement, critical thinking, and learning outcomes.

Speaker Sessions

GESS Talks Live 1525

أبريل 21 2026 | 12:20م - 1م

Wellbeing in Education: Building Resilient Communities for Students and Staff

Session Summary:

Educational institutions face an unprecedented wellbeing crisis affecting both students and staff. From rising mental health challenges and burnout to the lasting impacts of global disruptions, schools must reimagine their approach to creating supportive, thriving communities. This panel brings together diverse perspectives on implementing comprehensive wellbeing strategies that address the interconnected needs of all stakeholders. Explore evidence-based interventions, share successful case studies, and discuss practical frameworks for embedding wellbeing into institutional culture. The conversation will address both immediate crisis response and long-term preventative approaches that create sustainable environments for learning and growth. Join this session to:

• Examine comprehensive approaches that address mental, physical, social, and academic wellbeing across the entire school community

• Explore strategies for supporting educator mental health, preventing burnout, and creating positive workplace cultures that enhance both staff satisfaction and student outcomes

• Discuss early intervention strategies, peer support programs, and collaboration with mental health professionals to create responsive support systems

• Share approaches for fostering connection, belonging, and emotional intelligence that strengthen institutional culture and community bonds

Speakers

Lara Zeaiter | Pastoral & Wellbeing VP - Riyadh Schools Al Malqa
Dr. Heba Sabry Al-Sharif | Academic Manager - Alhussan Model International School
Dr. Ibraheem Mohammed Alsawalem | Associated Professor - Special Education Department, Education College, University of Hail
Roland Habet | Domain Leader of Engaging Learning Environment & English Instructor - Global Bilingual Academy
Julia Arthur-Godar | Assistant Principal - Fox Grove School, UK