A poet, writer, researcher in educational methodologies, specialized in employing drama and the arts in education. He holds a Master's degree in Drama in Education from Birmingham City University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Literature from Hebron University. He worked as a teacher of Arabic language and creative writing in Friends Schools - Ramallah, and worked as the director of the Educational Research and Development Center - A.M. Qattan Foundation. Al-Kurdi founded the “Drama in an Educational Context” summer school, initiated the launch of the “Tarboya Visions” magazine, and served as its director and editor-in-chief.