Educators and mentors who guide our programs.
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Educators, counselors, and mentors who have been part of Scholars and Leaders.
Executive Director
Ozgur Kanat has worked in education as a teacher and administrator and leads the organization's educational programs in the Greater Seattle area. He holds a master's degree in international relations and affairs and a certificate in nonprofit leadership and governance from the State University of New York.
Co-founder and Mentorship Advisor
Serge Artykov is a co-founder of Scholars and Leaders and advises its academic and mentorship programs. A software engineer by trade and an educator by calling, he has taught and counseled students from many backgrounds. He holds a Master of Education in Educational Technology and a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature.
Teacher and Head of Middle School
Büşra Kara was born in New York and has worked in schools in several countries. She enjoys learning, teamwork, and helping others learn.
Mathematics Teacher and Mentor
Athletic Director
Educational Director
Head of Counseling
English Instructor
STEM Instructor
Asmar Amrahli teaches STEM courses. She holds a bachelor's degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Middle East Technical University.
Robotics and Coding Instructor
Zain Khaki teaches robotics and coding, including Python, and brings experience from competitive robotics.
Math Instructor
Senior Counselor and Math Instructor
Families, volunteers, mentors, and partner organizations all help make our programs possible.
Tell us how you'd like to take part, and we'll be in touch as we plan our next season of programs.