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Asma Akhras

Professional Learning Coach/Facilitataor-Teaching Lab

Asma Akhras is a seasoned instructional leader, leadership coach, and education consultant with over 25 years of experience in K–12 and postsecondary education across the U.S. and internationally. Known for her strategic clarity and deep commitment to equity, Asma has led large-scale curriculum and professional learning initiatives in urban districts such as LAUSD and Chicago, supported instructional improvement through national platforms like Eureka Math and Wit & Wisdom, and consulted globally on school leadership, refugee education, and systemic reform. She serves as an elected school board member and has designed leadership development programs that blend research with real-world urgency. Asma’s work centres on building resilient school cultures, empowering instructional leaders, and navigating change with courage and compassion. Her coaching model, “Head, Heart, Habits, Equity,” reflects her belief in leading with integrity, humanity, and impact.

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