Mohamad Maarouf (Program Director)

Mohamad has provided instructional leadership training and hands-on coaching to K–12 campuses in Dallas/Fort Worth, New Orleans, Selma, Baltimore, and beyond. Before joining School Empowerment Network, he served as principal of a nationally recognized Blue Ribbon high school, where he implemented mastery-based grading, restorative practices, and an AP for All culture. These efforts helped double the number of AP exams taken—from approximately 350 to 700—while also increasing the percentage of passing scores by 8%.

Mohamad is a Teach For America corps member, Top Texans Under 30 honoree, and holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and a master’s in education from the University of St. Thomas.

Outside of education, Mohamad enjoys reading, traveling, dancing, and trying new foods.