Elementary Administrative Assistant - MS. AMNA HODA
9th Year Staff at Ameen Academy
After successfully completing 9 years at Ameen Academy Ms. Amna is well experienced and knowledgeable of the day-to-day procedures of the school.
This will be her 3rd year in the front office as an administrative staff. She will be managing and assisting the principal by putting her years of experience to good use.
Ms. Amna has a Bachelors in Elementary Education K-5, Keen University, Elizabeth, NJ, Courses completed towards Education Degree, from Rutgers University, Piscataway, NJ. Several years of experience teaching as Pre-Kindergarten, Asst. Kindergarten teacher & 3rd Grade teacher Assistant. Sr. Amna joined Ameen Academy in 2015 as a Kindergarten Teacher and has been the 2nd Grade Teacher for 6 years.
email: a_hoda@ameenacademy.org
Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher - MS. SEEMA AHMED
7th -year Teacher at Ameen Academy
Ms. Seema lives with her family in East Plano and has more than 17 years of teaching experience in an Early Childhood setting. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and an ECE certification of competency from California. She is also a certified (AMS) Montessori Teacher. Part of her teaching experiences come from prominent Islamic Schools in Collin County working in lead teacher positions in Montessori /K-5 settings.
Ms. Seema has been our Kindergarten Teacher for the past 7 years at Ameen Academy.
email: kg@ameenacademy.org
Kindergarten – 1ST Grade Paraprofessional Teacher - MS. PARVEEN MAHJUR
3rd year Teacher at Ameen Academy
Ms. Parveen has more than 11 years’ experience and has a bachelor’s degree in child psychology and social sciences. She has been a licensed substitute teacher in Wylie ISD for five years and has four years of experience in teaching behavioral counseling. She also has an Early childhood Education Certification and Gateways of Illinois credentials.
email: parveen.Mahjur@ameenacademy.org
Kg - 1st- Islamic Studies, Arabic & Quran
2nd Grade Quran - MS. MANAL GHRIANI
3rd year Teacher at Ameen Academy
Ms. Manal Ghriani is our Primary Grades Religious Studies Teacher teaching K-2nd Grade Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies. Ms. Manal has 5+ years experience teaching young students Arabic and Quran and Hifz in various prominent Islamic Schools & after school Quran programs in Masajids. In 2019-2020 she graduated from the first and 2nd foundation level course of recitation and tajweed from ISBC, 550 E Florida Ave, Melbourne, FL. In 2020-2021. She also has certification to train other teachers in Quran recitation with proper articulation.
2019 -currently she is pursuing Level 4 Tajweed (Graduating this year).
Ms. Manal has a higher Diploma degree in business administration from the Higher Institute for Administrative and Financial Professions in Tripoli, Libya
email: manal.Ghriani@ameenacademy.org
Kg – 2nd Islamic Studies, Arabic & Quran - MS. SARAH HAMCHO
2nd -Year Teacher at Ameen Academy
email: sarah.Hamcho@ameenacademy.org
1st Grade Homeroom Teacher - Ms. SARAH RUBAB
New Teacher Teacher at Ameen Academy
My name is Sarah Rubab, I am a mom of 3 beautiful kids. I was born and raised in Saudi Arabia, later I moved to California. I am honored to be your child’s 1st grade homeroom teacher this year. I have
been passionately involved in teaching and working with children for several years, both in academic
and Islamic settings.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of conducting creative workshops and engaging programs for kids that blend learning with fun—like 'Rising stars' at SBIA (San Francisco/San Jose) and I am the Elementary school kids program leader @ 'Deen Dinos', an interactive Islamic learning program for character development of kids ages 5-9 at the IAA Center.
I have been a homeschooler mom for a couple of years. I love to read books, write, decor and paint. Calligraphy is my side hustle.
Creating an engaging, and structured classroom environment is at the heart of my teaching philosophy. I strive to build a strong foundation not only in academics but also focus in character
development and love for learning. My approach to classroom management emphasizes mutual respect and positive reinforcement.
I have a master’s degree in medical Parasitology and a Degree in Bachelor of Science.
email: first_grade@ameenacademy.org
3rd Grade Homeroom and 3rd to 6th ELA Teacher - MS. SARWATH HUSSAIN
7th -Year Teacher at Ameen Academy
16 years of experience teaching elementary school at different levels.
5+ years teaching experience in 3rd Grade at Noor-Ul-Iman Islamic School in NJ.
Bachelor of Arts - Rutgers University NJ
email: s_hussain@ameenacademy.org
2nd Grade Homeroom Teacher - MS. SAFFA SHAHID
3rd -Year Teacher at Ameen Academy
My name is Saffa Shahid. This is my third year at Ameen Academy as a 2nd grade teacher. I have experience working with ESL students and students with special needs. I graduated from Temple University with a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Adult Organizational Development. I have 7 years of teaching experience and have worked with several age groups over the years. It’s a pleasure being an Ameen Academy teacher.
Bachelor of Arts: Early Childhood
Education: Temple University - Philadelphia, PA
Email: saffa.shahid@ameenacademy.org
4th Grade Homeroom and 3rd to 6th Math Teacher - MS. HENNA AHMAD
3rd year Teacher at Ameen Academy.
Ms. Henna Ahmad is a Texas certified teacher in Early Childhood to 6th grade (EC- 6 Generalist). Her Subject of interest and specialization is Math. She has over 6 years of teaching experience, teaching 1st through 5th grade.
Ms. Henna Ahmad completed her teaching certification from the University of Texas at Dallas. During her teaching certification, she has observed and assisted teachers in various school districts including Plano ISD, Dallas ISD and Allen ISD, through 1st to 4th grade levels. Ms. Henna has a Master’s from Pakistan in Economics, and B.Sc. in Mathematics, Statistics, and Economics.
email: henna.Ahmad@ameenacademy.org
5th-6th Grade Homeroom and 3rd to 6th Science & Social Studies Teacher: - MS. FARHEEN BANU
5th -Year Teacher at Ameen Academy
Sr. Farheen Banu has a Master’s Degree in Science and a bachelor’s degree in education from Osmania University, India. She has been granted Single-subject credentials by the state of California. She has 2 years of experience as an Assistant teacher and 2 years as a Homeroom teacher at ILM Academy, in Fremont California. She is currently working on her Texas Teaching Certificate and was able to obtain Certification to Teach Life Science (Grades 7-12) from TEA.
email: farheen.banu@ameenacademy.org
3rd - 6th Islamic Studies/3rd - 6th Hifz Teacher - MS. AREEJ HAMMAD
3rd - Year Teacher at Ameen Academy
email: areej.hamad@ameenacademy.org
MS. ABEER HERZALLAH 3rd - 6th Arabic /3rd - 6th Hifz Teacher
3rd year Teacher at Ameen Academy
Teaching certificate from Jordan Ministry of Education in 2003
Ijazah in reading Quran 1st and 2nd level in 2009
Multiple Intelligence from international pioneer’s academy 2011
Noorani Qa'idah.2011
Dealing with adolescence.2011
Ijazah in Qirat Hifz from Asim in Arabic 2021
Tajweed level 1 and 2 in English
Arabic language Diploma course with Dr Haitham Al-Wazir (2023)
She is currently pursuing a Diploma in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native
Speakers at Jordan's Moatah University (9/2023).
email: abeer.Herzallah@ameenacademy.org
3rd - 6th - Islamic Studies Teacher - Al Ghazali Curriculum by Fons Vitae – MS. MANAL HATAB
5th year Teacher at Ameen Academy
Ms. Manal is a mother of three. She earned her M.A. in Sociology from McGill University in Canada. She also completed thirty credit hours towards a post Baccalaureate teacher’s certification at UT San Antonio. Ms. Manal taught Arabic and Islamic Studies, integrating Al Ghazali curriculum at Ameen Academy between 2017-2019 and re-joined our Religious Studies Department in 2023. Ms. Manal is our Religious Studies Curriculum advisor and coordinator for the Department. She is a seasoned Sunday school teacher and an avid reader. Her interests involve developing curricula, which centers on themes from the Quran and the Prophetic Seerah.
Presently, she continues her learning journey through Ribaat academic institute. Ms. Manal is passionate about writing and derives much inspiration from topics on spirituality and stories of the Prophets.
Being able to combine her background in Education and Islam has proved to be a truly rewarding experience.
email: manal.Hatab@ameenacademy.org
Prekindergarten Teacher – Sr. Soumaya Sebkhaoui
20 Years of Teaching Experience
3rd year at Ameen Academy
Education: Master of Science in Education
email: soumaya@ameenacademy.org
Preschool Teacher – Sr. Alishbah Tariq
6 Years of Teaching Experience
5th year at Ameen Academy
Education: Associate in General Education
Preschool Assistant Teacher – Sr. Majida Obaid
5th year at Ameen Academy
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English Language
Tajweed Studies
Infant Room Teacher – Sr. Khadija Nagibulla
3rd year at Ameen Academy
Education in Early Childhood
Preschool Asst. Director & Toddler Room Teacher – Sr. Hena Malik
12 Years of Teaching Experience
5th year at Ameen Academy
Education in Early Childhood
Toddler Room Asst. Teacher – Sr. Zahida Hakeem
4 Years of Teaching Experience
3rd year at Ameen Academy
Education: High School
Preschool Campus Coordinator – Sr. Anila Ahmer
8th year at Ameen Academy
Education: Certified in Homeopathic Medicine
Preschool Arabic & Quran – Sr. Sophia Adem
19 Years of Teaching Experience working with the same admin team at different schools.
12th year at Ameen Academy
Education: Degree in Quran & Islamic studies.
Ijaza in Quran
Managing Director of Ameen Academy, Preschool Director – Sr. Farina Zeeshan
16 Years of Admin Experience working with the same admin team at different schools.
12th year at Ameen Academy
Education: Bachelor of Science
Email: Farina@ameenacademy.org
Preschool Director – Sr. Shaheen Madni
35 Years of Experience.
12th year at Ameen Academy
Education: Bachelor of Science in Home Economics & Child Development
Email: Shaheen@ameenacdemy.org
Preschool Admin Assistant – Sr. Safa Kamal
2nd Year at Ameen Academy
Education: Student at University of Dallas Texas pursuing Bachelor in Software Engineering