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Academic Growth Through Authentic Engagement
At Horizon High, we’re guided by a strong sense of purpose and the power of collaboration. We promise to foster deep learning by placing curiosity, creativity, and real world problem solving at the heart of every classroom experience. While we strive for academic excellence and guidance toward distinguished post-secondary opportunities, our commitment extends far beyond standardized achievements. We believe in nurturing character, leadership, and social responsibility, ensuring that our graduates are not only academically prepared but also ready to contribute meaningfully in their communities. By promoting capacity building among both educators and learners, we cultivate continuous improvement and collective ownership for enduring growth. Our approach instills the confidence to question, innovate, and embrace a lifelong passion for learning.
Dr. Jafar Adibi is a distinguished AI and data science leader with over thirty years of experience. As CTO of Zingly.ai, he develops personalized language models for learning transformation. He previously worked at Talkdesk, PwC, USC, and Reunify. He leads the Computational Thinking Alliance and serves on iBridges' board. With 100+ patents and 50+ publications, he's received prestigious robotics awards including AAAI Silver Medal.
Dr. Hamid Reza Mohebbi earned his PhD in 2010 from the University of Waterloo, where he pioneered research in microwave superconductivity for quantum‑computing applications. He is now a senior scientist at a leading high‑tech firm in Waterloo and co‑founder of several Canadian non‑profits, including the CALL Association for Islamic Education and Al‑Hayaat Elementary School. Over nearly three decades as an educator and advisor, Dr. Mohebbi has taught Islamic studies at CALL and STEM courses at Alavi High School in Iran.
Maryam Hesabgar is a seasoned organic chemist and dedicated educator with over fifteen years of college and university teaching experience. She earned an M.S. in Organic Chemistry from California State University, Los Angeles, and remains committed to inspiring future scientists. Drawing on deep expertise in laboratory techniques and immersive, hands‑on pedagogy, she infuses every lecture and lab with critical‑thinking challenges, practical skill‑building, and innovative instructional strategies.
Dr. Ali Eslami is a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist with a PhD in Philosophy from Brown University. He founded All Brains Clinic, Vancouver's neurodiversity assessment center, and serves as Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC. Licensed in British Columbia and California, he teaches at BC Children's Hospital while directing a research lab that uses artificial intelligence to predict and prevent youth mental health crises.