Susan Labadi, MAT
President, Genius School, Inc.
Vice President, Actionnet Trade, Inc.
B.A. Psychology & Sociology (double major)
Northern Illinois University
M.A.T. Secondary and Middle School Social Studies
National-Louis University
Susan believes that education is the solution to many world challenges, and she greatly enjoys developing teachers and administrators for schools. Recognized as a notable instructor, public speaker, coach, and administrator, she has been certified as a leader and team member serving accreditation agencies for AdvancEd, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and the Illinois State Board of Education, the later for which she is also a certified Professional Development Provider through her company, Genius School, Inc. An academician, she has led and worked well with teams orchestrating the ISNA Education Forum for which she has presented a number of topics since 2005, and has presented twice for the National Middle School Association on the topic of Diversity. Entrepreneurial in spirit and with an appreciation for international trade, Susan started her other company, Actionnet Trade, Inc. with her husband. She also volunteers as project coordinator of the American Halal Association managing their website, social media, editing and writing for Halal Connect magazine, ISNA’s Islamic Horizons, and other publications. Currently, she is taking interest in the growth of Islamic Finance, developing curriculum, and consumer awareness.
President, Genius School, Inc.
Vice President, Actionnet Trade, Inc.
B.A. Psychology & Sociology (double major)
Northern Illinois University
M.A.T. Secondary and Middle School Social Studies
National-Louis University
Susan believes that education is the solution to many world challenges, and she greatly enjoys developing teachers and administrators for schools. Recognized as a notable instructor, public speaker, coach, and administrator, she has been certified as a leader and team member serving accreditation agencies for AdvancEd, New Jersey Association of Independent Schools, and the Illinois State Board of Education, the later for which she is also a certified Professional Development Provider through her company, Genius School, Inc. An academician, she has led and worked well with teams orchestrating the ISNA Education Forum for which she has presented a number of topics since 2005, and has presented twice for the National Middle School Association on the topic of Diversity. Entrepreneurial in spirit and with an appreciation for international trade, Susan started her other company, Actionnet Trade, Inc. with her husband. She also volunteers as project coordinator of the American Halal Association managing their website, social media, editing and writing for Halal Connect magazine, ISNA’s Islamic Horizons, and other publications. Currently, she is taking interest in the growth of Islamic Finance, developing curriculum, and consumer awareness.
