Tamam was born in Baghdad, Iraq and raised in Misan, Iraq. In Iraq, Tamam finished his Bachelor's Degree in Education from Basra University in 1999. Graduating at the top of his class, Tamam was awarded a scholarship from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education. His scholarship allowed him to pursue his Master's Degree in Biology from the University of Oklahoma, graduating in 2012. Tamam was then awarded a second scholarship from the University of Misan in 2014 in order to pursue his Ph.D. at the University of Kansas.

Since 2015, Tamam has researched and published in several scientific journals and publications throughout Germany, Canada, Egypt, Iraq, and the United States.

In addition to his studies in Biology, Tamam has extensive experience teaching Arabic, and he is a poet and story writer. Some of his certificates include his TOEFL PPT from the University of Oklahoma's Center for English as a Second Language earned in March 2010, as well as his TOEFL IPT certification from the Global Center for Language Testing in Baghdad, Iraq earned in July 2014.

Tamam is fluent in computer science, additionally earning his computer fundamentals certificate from the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research in July 2014.

As a tribute to his high achievements and overall excellence in education, Tamam prestigiously holds several Certificates of Appreciation from: the President of Misan University, the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Iraqi General Director of the Department of Missions & Cultural Relations, and from the Iraqi Cultural Office in Washington DC.

Tamam and his wife and children currently reside in Edmond, Oklahoma. 

Najat Meelad, Master of Arts (M.A.) in TESOL, was born and raised in Libya, and came to the United States in May, 2013. Najat completed her Bachelor's Degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language at Omar Al-Mukhtar University in 2004. In 2014, Najat completed her Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the Oklahoma City University. Najat successfully completed her practicum in Oklahoma City while pursuing her Master's Degree. Najat has several years of experience teaching English in Libya to students of all levels and ages, including children and adults. In addition to this, Najat also completed analytical courses in the study of Quran and can teach Quran reading and memorization, as well as Arabic to students from all backgrounds. In the United States, Najat taught and continues to teach preschool through middle school students in all academic subjects as well as in Islamic Studies, Arabic, Quran memorization and reading. Najat is a valuable part of the OIA team and is passionate about best practices in instruction and ensuring her students receive a quality education. Najat is also certified in Qaidah Nooranieh.

Mona Hammoury is a most professional and dedicated teacher with more than 12 years of teaching experience in both Lebanon and Abu Dhabi. Mona holds certifications as well in classroom management, concept mapping and technology use in the classroom. She also completed a certificate in Advanced Teaching from the Oxford Training College. Mona also holds certifications from the University of Cambridge, International Education Organization, Houghton-Mifflin Harcourt International Publishers and the Sustainable Schools Inititative for Abu Dhabi. Mona holds a Bachelor's Degree in Biology from the Lebanese University in Beirut, Lebanon. Mona is a passionate science and mathematics teacher. Her love for teaching is evident in her students' success and shared passion for learning.