Dr. Shahid Sheikh is the founder of Bright Leadership Academy. He has earned two bachelor's degrees and two master's degrees. His doctorate degree is in Educational Administration from Columbia University, New York. He is an expert on the U.S. educational system. 

Dr. Sheikh's life is steeped in education. Before establishing the Academy, he served as a college principal and a professor of law and finance. In addition, he is a freelance writer and publishes articles on education-related matters.