Sawsan Abu-Jras

Sawsan Abu-Jras

TED Translator
Amman, Jordan
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About Sawsan

I am a…

Educator/Teacher, Muslim, Parent

Bio

I'm a proud woman exposed to many cultures. I was born in Lebanon, am of Palestinian origin, raised in Jordan, and have lived in the USA and Libya. A mother of 3 adults. My professional interests center around English Literature and Translation, with a particular passion for Education. My other interests include gardening, painting and flower arrangement.

An idea worth spreading

Different is not evil

Areas of expertise

Education, Literary Analysis, Teaching Arabic, Teaching English, Teaching French, Translation, Writing Children Literature

The TED story

When life may be tough, and hard, and sometimes you feel like you are barely able to keep your head above water... Just remember. Even the smallest of opportunities and the simplest of things can be the break you need. For me, that is by joining the TED Family.