PTG Officer Bios

Nour is an Artistic Director and the Founder of Creative Kids Center and Creative Productions, with more than 25 years of experience in education, theatre, and drama across Jordan and the MENA region. Throughout her career, she has worked with more than 5,000 children and young people, and has developed original Arabic drama programs and educational material for both students and teachers.

Her passion is working directly with students, helping them discover their talents, express themselves, build confidence, and develop their skills through creative, joyful learning, and she loves creating interactive events and artistic decorations.

As an ACS parent to AbdelKarim AK, a Grade 4 student, and as PTG President, Nour looks forward to bringing that same spirit of creativity and participation to the school and strengthening the connection between students, parents, and teachers.

ACS Connected.

Raya grew up in Amman to a Jordanian father and an American mother, and has a longstanding connection to ACS, where her sister is an alumna. She completed high school in Jordan before earning her BA in Global Studies, with a minor in Women, Children & Development, from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Raya has a background in events and community initiatives, particularly in the wellness field, and is trained in trauma-informed yoga, Pilates, and somatic work. She enjoys curating meaningful experiences that bring people together.

Outside of ACS, Raya works with horses and leads horse-guided therapy sessions, combining her passion for horses, wellbeing, and personal growth.

As a proud mother to Aziza, now in 2nd Grade and part of the ACS community since EYP, Raya has served as a class parent every year and values being actively involved in her daughter’s school life. As part of the PTG Executive Team, she hopes to continue building connections and creating opportunities that bring the ACS community together.

Zena has been the Communications Director at ACS for the past five years, and loves being part of this vibrant community that brings together families from all kinds of backgrounds. 

Zena studied Journalism and Media Studies at the University of Wisconsin before returning to Jordan to pursue a career in communications. After gaining 14 years of experience working with NGOs, publications, and educational institutions, she’s thrilled that her journey has led her to ACS

Recently becoming a new mom has given Zena an even deeper appreciation for the safe and nurturing environment that ACS provides—not just for students, but for families and staff as well.