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Social Studies Department

Dalila Benameur,                                                  email: dbenameur@universalschool.org
Ms. Benameur joined Universal School in 1996. She has served as Dean of Students and Social Studies Department Chair. Ms. Benameur graduated from the University of Paris-Jussieu in France with a Master's Degree in American Civilization and a post-graduate degree in comparative religion and women's studies. Ms. Benameur also holds a teaching certificate from the university.

Jehad Matariyeh                                                    email: jmatariyeh@universalschool.org
Mr. Matariyeh joined Universal School in 2007.  In addition to teaching Sociology and American Government, he also serves as Dean of Students.  He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Studies from the University of Illinois in 1997 and his Master’s Degree in Political and Justice Studies from Governors State University in 2001.  Prior to joining Universal School, he taught Political Science and American History at Moraine Valley Community College for six years where he also served as an academic advisor.      

Firas Alkhateeb                                                     email: falkhateeb@universalschool.org
Mr. Alkhateeb joined Universal School in 2010. He earned bachelors in arts degree in History from University of Illinois at Chicago with a concentration in Islamic History.