Faculty & Administration

Meet Our Professional and Experienced Staff

Dr. Ahmed H. Sadek

President and Medical Director

Dr. Ahmed H. Sadek is the founder of the Neurodiagnostic Technology Institute. Dr. Sadek is a recognized authority and author in the field of epilepsy management. In addition to his leadership at the institute he serves as the Director of the Orlando Epilepsy Center. A dedicated educator he is Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Central Florida’s School of Medicine and is also the Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Florida Health, Shands Hospital.

Ghida Yamout, M.Ed.

Director of Administration

Ms. Yamout holds a Masters in Educational Leadership and Management from the University of Central Florida, where she graduated with a 3.9 GPA. With a strong commitment to student success, she is dedicated to upholding the high standards of accrediting agencies while fostering a team-focused environment. Bringing over 30 years of diverse educational experience, Ms. Yamout applies research-based methodologies to drive NTI’s continuous growth. She is focused on contributing to operational improvements, executing strategic plans, and implementing holistic best practices to ensure long-term sustainability.

Tanya Maier, MBA, R. EEG T.

Director of Academics

Tanya Maier is the Director of Academics at the Institute, where she oversees the academic programs and ensures the highest standards of education. With over 20 years of experience in creating and implementing online education, Tanya has been instrumental in making learning more accessible and effective through innovative online platforms. Her forward-thinking approach to integrating technology into education continues to shape and drive academic excellence at the Institute.

Heidi Browning, R. EEG T., R. EP T., CNCT, CNIM

Instructor

Heidi Browning is an instructor with over 32 years of experience in the Neurodiagnostic technology field. She is credentialed in EEG, evoked potentials, intraoperative monitoring, nerve conduction studies. She has experience with patients in all age groups and a variety of situations. She is the Co-author of “Waveform Window, New Sleep Scoring” an American Journal of Neurodiagnostic Technology.

Sheri Hager, R. EEG T.

Instructor

Sheri Hager is an instructor with over 20 years of experience in the field of Neurophysiology. She has experience with patients in all age groups in a wide variety of clinical settings. Her favorite clinical setting was the time she spent as a technologist at a Pediatric Neurology Level 1 Trauma Center. Sheri is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience to help shape the future of Neurodiagnostic Technologists.

Christopher Kotara, R. EEG T.

Instructor

With over six years of clinical experience, Christopher Kotara is a dedicated instructor at Neurodiagnostic Technical Institute, where he brings a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience in the field of neurodiagnostic technology. As an experienced healthcare professional, he currently holds the position of EEG Technologist II at a prominent Orlando hospital. Christopher plays a vital role in the pediatric epilepsy monitoring unit, contributing to its neurology and neurosurgery program. Christopher’s commitment to patient care and his passion for neurodiagnostic technology are evident in his work, and he takes great pride in inspiring students to excel in this critical field of healthcare. He actively fosters a supportive online learning environment at Neurodiagnostic Technical Institute, contributing to the education and development of future neurodiagnostic professionals.

Siham Zakara, R. EEG T.

Instructor

Siham Zakar, R. EEG. T., brings over six years of neurodiagnostic expertise, working with adult and pediatric patients. Currently, Siham holds the position of Lead/Senior EEG Technologist at AdventHealth in Orlando, Florida. With a strong background in EEG recordings, Siham has demonstrated proficiency in analyzing study information and mentoring technologists at all levels. Her dedication to teaching, coupled with her expertise in neurodiagnostics, positions her as an ideal instructor. She excels in imparting practical knowledge and mentoring aspiring technologists.
Education: Certificate in Electroneurodiagnostic Technology from Institute of Health Science.
Credentials: Registered EEG Technologist with the American Board of Registration of Electroencephalographic and Evoked Potential Technologists (ABRET).