Dr. Ali Sakkal

Dr. Ali Sakkal is a faculty member in the Education Department at Wake Forest University, where he teaches courses bridging the learning sciences and education policy. His research has explored higher education in Colombia, learning through videogames, and project-based K–12 environments. These days, he can usually be found teaching—and playing—at the WakerSpace, where his work focuses on how students learn through hands-on making and creative practice. A practicing saxophonist, he brings a commitment to creativity, collaboration, and learning by doing into both his teaching and research.