Kamil A. Jbeily, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching
Center for Science and Mathematics Education
College of Education
The University of Texas at Austin
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Kamil’s audiences say he is “dynamic,
informative and passionate; a leader,
a doer and enabler.”
His students say he is “entertaining,
extremely well organized and
knowledgeable. He motivates and
encourages the class to strive for
excellence… demystifies the
intimidating subject of chemistry…
truly motivates me to learn…makes
class fun and enjoyable and keeps me
attentive…works for our complete
success and understanding.” Many
say he is simply the best professor
they have ever had.
Kamil has received numerous
accolades from policy makers,
education and corporate leaders,
from outstanding scientific researchers
and—those whose good opinion he
values most—from the elementary,
junior high and high school science
teachers whose lives and careers our
program has enriched.
Biography -
June, 2007
Kamil Assaad Jbeily was born in Beirut, Lebanon. Completing a B.S. in
Chemistry and Master of Science in Chemistry and Chemistry Education,
Kamil taught in the Lebanese secondary schools. In 1980, he immigrated to
the United States to attend The University of Texas, where he earned his
Ph.D. in Science Education in 1986. At UT Austin, Kamil supervised
student teachers in the Central Texas area for over 5 years.
After almost ten years with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), first as a
science specialist, then as director of science projects, in 1991, Kamil
encountered his greatest challenge and opportunity in this Land of
Opportunity — founding the Texas Regional Collaboratives for Excellence
in Science Teaching. Under his leadership, this joint project of TEA and
The University of Texas at Austin has grown into a dynamic, statewide
network of P-16 partnerships which have improved the knowledge, skills,
and performance of over 15,000 teachers and benefited the learning of over
one million students.
An Active Educator
Dr. Jbeily has never lost touch with the classroom; he has served as
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry at Austin Community College since 1985.
As well, he is a sought-after motivational speaker, having made over 200
presentations on excellence, equity, diversity and reform in education,
founding partnerships, and developing leadership.
Kamil A. Jbeily, Ph.D. • 1 University Station D5500, Austin, TX 78712 • Tel: 512-471-9460 • Fax: 512-471-9244
kjbeily@mail.utexas.edu • http://ci06.edb.utexas.edu/jbeily/ • www.theTRC.org