Batul Al-Saigh

Ms. Batul Al-Saigh is the Middle School Science teacher at Al Fatih Academy. She is passionate about sharing the joys of learning about our natural world through research, observation and experimentation. Beyond teaching Earth Science, Astronomy, Biology, Physics and Chemistry – she pushes her students to understand how to learn independently by testing hypotheses with evidence. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a Certification in Environmental Management from George Mason University, and is Licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia to teach High School Biology. She has previously worked as an Environmental Management consultant, and also served two terms on the Virginia Health Systems Agency Board. She has also been a vocal advocate for Physical Education at AFA, and for many years was the school's PE teacher. Batul is also a Certified Pilates Instructor and has been teaching Pilates mat and equipment classes for women for over a decade. She is the mother of two adult children, who both attended AFA through middle school, and she is very thankful for the positive influence of AFA in their lives.