Counselling -

Meet The NAIS Counselors

Ms. Cherith Maples Elementary Counselor - Grade K-5

Ms. Nabeera Noman- Secondary Counselor Grades 9-12 (College & Career Advisor

Mr. Joshua Quinn Secondary Counselor Grades 6-12 (Social-Emotional Wellbeing

Stars

About Us

The STARS Institute empowers high school students to mentor their peers, fostering sisterhood, resilience, and achievement. Through leadership development and a focus on personal growth, the program promotes a positive school culture and equips students with skills for lifelong success.

Mission Statement

To empower high school girls to become compassionate role models who inspire resilience, personal growth, and academic success in middle school students, fostering a strong sense of community and mutual support.

Vision Statement

To create a nurturing school environment where mentorship, leadership, and self-awareness lead to lasting personal and academic success for both mentors and mentees.

Core Values

Sisterhood: Building meaningful, supportive connections through mentorship.

Tenacity: Encouraging persistence and determination in overcoming challenges.

Awareness: Promoting social-emotional understanding and empathy.

Resilience: Empowering participants to adapt and thrive in the face of difficulties.

Self-Love: Cultivating confidence, self-acceptance, and personal growth.

Bars

About Us

The BARS Institute empowers high school students to mentor their peers, fostering brotherhood, resilience, and achievement. Through leadership development and a focus on personal growth, the program promotes a positive school culture and equips students with skills for lifelong success.

Vision Statement

To cultivate a supportive and high-achieving school community where mentorship fosters brotherhood, resilience, and personal growth, enabling students to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Mission Statement

To empower students to develop leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills while fostering a culture of achievement, resilience, and strength through meaningful mentorship and collaboration.

Core Values (BARS)

Brotherhood: Building trust, connection, and a sense of unity among students.

Achievement: Striving for academic excellence and personal growth.

Resilience: Encouraging perseverance in overcoming challenges.

Strength: Developing inner and interpersonal strength to create lasting positive change.

As the President of BARS at North American International School, this is the first time I've encountered an organization like this. It has not only impacted me but also those around me in tremendous ways. It has helped us develop many new skills, such as time management, responsibility, and public speaking. Personally, it has improved my ability to handle critical situations and see things from a different perspective.It also taught me to keep my personal life separate from my professional life. As a wise man once told me, “It's nothing personal, it's just business.” We have all grown a lot since the beginning of this program, not only as individuals but also as brothers.

Omar Otefy

President of BARS

As the Vice President of BARS at North American International School, I have not seen any organization like BARS. It has had a monumental impact not only on me but also on my peers around me. BARS has helped me learn how to manage my time more effectively, improve my communication skills, and become a better leader. It has created this strong brotherhood that keeps us in check and gives opportunities for growth and learning. From my experience at BARS, it is truly a wonderful organization that helps its members achieve soaring heights.
I am looking forward to the future of this institute.

Ali Imran

Vice President of BARS

As the Secretary of BARS at North American International School, I’ve seen the group take off in ways I didn’t expect, and it’s had a huge impact on me personally. Being part of BARS helped me work through some personal struggles and even resolve a feud I had with other students at school. It’s taught me how to communicate better and really listen to others, which has made a big difference in how I handle challenges. I’ve grown a lot, not just as a student, or a secretary, but as a person, thanks to what we’ve built together in BARS. And this is only the beginning..

Sebastian Kamalati

Secretary of BARS