With a deep-rooted connection to our local community, Mrs. Waqar brings a nuanced understanding of the unique needs of both our school and its students. She holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Leadership and Management from Fitchburg State University, as well as an MBA—an academic combination that offers a well-rounded perspective on both educational excellence and institutional sustainability. She is also enrolled in the Master of Islamic Religious Leadership program (MIRL) at Boston Islamic Seminary.

Mrs. Waqar’s extensive experience across various roles in educational settings has given her a broad and insightful view of the challenges faced by Islamic schools. Her ability to navigate the complexities of our educational landscape is grounded in firsthand experience and a proven track record of service.

Above all, Mrs. Waqar is driven by a sincere passion for education. Her commitment goes beyond academics, reflecting a deep desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth and well-being of our community

Mrs. Shakir has been an integral part of Alhuda Academy. She has been amongst the founding members of Alhuda and has been serving since its’ inception. Mrs. Shakir has decades of experience and extensive knowledge on curriculum and instruction with various different models of teaching and learning.

She has been the School Administrator here at Alhuda Academy since 2016. She enjoys being a part of the administration team even though she has a degree in Biotechnology. She is focused and determined and strives to serve the school efficiently. She can be seen serving our parents and students and working tirelessly to keep the school running.

She has joined Al-Huda since 2023. She is adept in providing Administrative support to the office staff to ensure efficiency. Her background in Computer Science offers essential support to calendar management, data filing and other related tasks to the organization. She enjoys being part of the Al-Huda Team!

She has been tirelessly working as schoolwide support since 2008. She has an associates in medical office management and holds a Certification in Nuraniyah. She also works at Helping Hands and organizes many programs and drives to help provide relief and support to those who are in need. Her intentions for being at Alhuda is for the sake of Allah and to preserve the Muslim identities of our children.

Mrs. Hala Jahed has been part of Alhuda Academy for over 17 years. She has taught Pre-K 3, PreK 4, and Kindergarten. Her teaching philosophy focuses on helping children grow emotionally, socially, and academically in a positive and nurturing environment. Mrs. Jahed holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Wentworth Institute of Technology and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from Boston University, where she also tutored math students. She is fluent in Arabic and English and can also communicate in French. Outside the classroom, she enjoys exercising and farming. For the last two years, she has also served as a Gym Coach Assistant, supporting students in physical education and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles.

She is from Ghana. She has a Diploma in BAsics of Education from Ghana, Tumu College of Education under the University of Cape-Cost (UCC). She started her teaching profession back in 2013 in Ghana before moving to the USA. She joined as an assistant teacher in the Alhuda Academy Daycare team last year.She is excited to continue her journey as a Pre-k 3 assistant teacher for this academic year.

She is passionate about teaching, she loves kids. She has helped students with sports, arts and crafts, academics, and competitions. Abroad, She worked at Bangladesh International Embassy School and Sierra Leone International Embassy School. She volunteered at Woodlon Private school in Virginia. She joined ALhuda in 2024.

She has been at Alhuda for more than a decade. She leads the preschool and her energy can be felt all around the school as she trains our little minds in Quran and academics alike!

This is Mrs. Lorena Sulkollari, first time as a teacher assistant in Alhuda academy. She is from Albania.Originally from Albania, Mrs. Sulkollari brings a warm spirit and a deep love for teaching and helping others. Though she has previously worked in various administrative roles, she feels truly at home working with children and supporting their growth. She is also a proud mother to a 9-year-old daughter. For Mrs. Sulkollari, it is a great honor to contribute to the development of young minds and be part of such a nurturing and inspiring environment.

She has a Master’s degree in Library Science from Algeria. She is currently studying At QCC for Early Childhood Education. She is fully bilingual with Arabic and French. She has been with Alhuda Academy since 2023.

Ms. Nighat is the Kindergarten homeroom teacher and has been working at Alhuda Academy for three years now. She is originally from Pakistan with a Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Studies and Civics. She has a certification in Early Childhood Education from Quinsigamond Community College and has worked in the field of education for twelve years.

Teaching kindergarten is such a rewarding experience! She plays a vital role in shaping young minds and laying the foundation for future growth and learning. She enjoys helping children develop essential skills, build confidence, and foster a love for learning that can last a lifetime.

Ms. Hanin Elhafi is our Kindergarten Assistant Teacher. With a deep passion for early childhood education, she brings both personal and professional experience to the classroom. She homeschooled her daughter for three years, fostering a love of learning through hands-on activities, patience, and creativity. Her commitment to nurturing young minds continued as a teacher in the summer program at Masjed Al Ikhlas, where she supported students in both academic and character development.

Mrs. Rumana Raza is the first-grade homeroom teacher. This is her 8th year of teaching at Alhuda Academy. However, I have been teaching for over twenty one years. She specializes in early childhood education and I also have ECE certifications in teaching. She likes to make learning fun and meaningful while accommodating different learning styles. She believes students should feel safe and enthusiastic at school and treated with fairness and respect. Most importantly, she strives to teach her students to be kind and caring to each other and everyone around. She also encourages being supportive of one another both academically and socially

A 2010 graduate from Morocco, Keouter Jiloul brings a diverse professional background to her work. She spent seven years working in a hospital and has also served as a substitute teacher in Revere, Massachusetts. Her experience is further enhanced by her studies in Economics and her volunteer work at the American Muslim Center in Everett. In 2024, she began working at Alhuda Academy. She got her Adult Education Program from Bunker Hill Community College

Ms. Habiba brings a unique blend of marketing background and teaching passion to the classroom. With a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce from McMaster University, she spent several years in the world of business, marketing, and sales before discovering her true calling in education. She has a Certificate in Early Childhood Development and took a variety of courses in teaching Reading Strategies. After an incredibly rewarding year teaching Grade 2, she’s now focused on mastering new techniques to make this year even better for her students. Her dedication to early childhood education is fueled by a deep passion to inspire and make a lasting impact on young minds.

Mrs. Ubharay holds a Master of Arts degree with a concentration in Psychology and brings over seven years of experience in the field of education. She has been serving as a Grade 3 teacher for the past two years, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence and the holistic development of her students.

Throughout her career, Mrs. Ubharay has developed expertise in lesson planning, curriculum design, instructional delivery, student progress monitoring, and the facilitation of parent-teacher conferences. She is well-versed in differentiated instruction and classroom management strategies, ensuring that her teaching is responsive to the diverse needs of her students.

In addition to her teaching experience, Mrs. Ubharay has served as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist within a public school setting, where she worked closely with children requiring moderate to intensive support. This experience has further enhanced her ability to implement individualised learning plans and behavioural interventions with care and precision.

Mrs. Ubharay remains deeply dedicated to fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment where all students are empowered to reach their full potential.

Ms. Farah is Grade 4 homeroom teacher and has been working with Alhuda for the past 4 years. She spent two decades in the Biotech field before transitioning to teaching She first taught preschool level and is now enjoying her role. She has her Masters In Biology from Umass Boston. In her free time she likes hiking and exploring outdoors.

Ms. Batool has a Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Jordan and has hands-on experience working in laboratories, along with two years of teaching biology and chemistry for high school students. In her spare time, she enjoys photography and playing volleyball. While her background is rooted in high school education, she is now enjoying the rewarding experience of teaching elementary school students, bringing creativity and enthusiasm to their early science and math learning journey.

Ms. Mandi is the Middle school Math teacher. She has been teaching at Alhuda Academy for seven years. She has a Bachelors in Humanities and Arts with a Concentration in Theater from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and Business Administration from Becker College. She also has her teaching license for Grades 5-12 for Mathematics. She has completed her SEI (Sheltered English Immersion) requirement.

She has been with Alhuda for seven years, currently teaching English Language Arts (ELA) to middle school students and Social Studies for seventh and eighth grades. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes not just academics but also the spiritual and emotional growth of her students. She aims to empower each individual to become their best self, promoting holistic development that includes knowledge, character, and resilience.

With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts, Boston, she is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment where all students can thrive.

She holds a master’s degree in water resource engineering. Initially, she worked at Pakistan International School English Section Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 6 years, where she had the opportunity to teach Physics to IGCSE and a-Level’ students. Additionally, she had active involvement in schools’ extracurricular or volunteer work. She is teaching middle school science in Alhuda academy. She is excited to bring her pedagogical skills and subject expertise to this school and have the privilege of getting to know a new group of students and colleagues.

Mrs. Samar Hammad (Arabic, Islamic studies and Quran) Leading Arabic and Islamic Studies Dept. Mrs. Samar Hammad has been with Alhuda Academy for 25 years. She has been teaching Arabic, Islamic studies and Qura’n and holds Nurranyah Certification. She has a Bachelor of Arabic Language and Literature. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching and leads the Arabic Department in the U.A.E. in British schools overseas. She leads Arabic, Islamic Studies and Qura’n Department at Alhuda Academy. She has taken extensive training and workshops in Chicago and In Islamic schools in MA during her teaching career. She has compiled books for curricula accommodation.

Mrs. Lina has an associate degree in secretary and office management. She joined Alhuda Academy in 2007. She has been a volunteer, substitute teacher and teacher assistant. She worked as an assistant teacher for many years. In 2014, she started as a full time teacher of Arabic and Islamic studies for upper grades. She took training and workshops during her teaching career. She has a passion for teaching, and she enjoys interacting with little kids

She has many years of teaching experience Islamic Studies and Arabic language. She has Bachelor’s Degree in Arabic Language and she is certified in Al-Qa’idah Al- Nuranyah. She received her certificate of completion as an Arabic teacher training program from California State University, and she has taken extensive training and workshops during her teaching career. She will be teaching Arabic, Islamic studies and Quran at Alhuda.

Mrs. Hasna Ait Ahmed is from Morocco and has a strong passion for teaching. She has been part of the Alhuda Academy family for 6 years. She has a degree in Arabic Studies. She teaches Arabic and Islamic Studies for Pre-k to KG. Her goal is to help young children learn the basics of the Arabic language and the beautiful lessons of Islam, giving them a strong start for their future.

She is one of the staff teaching Religion for middle school students. She has a Masters degree in Biology and 20 year experience working in youth mentorship and teaching. She aspires to see all her students discover their personal mission and become confident Muslims.

Ms. Marwa has been a toddler and Infant teacher at Alhuda's Daycare since 2010. She has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Alexanderia University in Egypt and started her professional career in Human resources administrator. Her Daycare career began 23 years ago at a Daycare in Egypt then continued at Alhuda Academy. She is certified by the American Red Cross to perform Infant and Toddler First Aid, CPR and First Aid. She is certified by the Child Advocacy Center, the Institute for Education and professional development and Compass for Kids in the areas of Mandated Reporting of child abuse, neglect and exploitation. EEC's Progress reporting and tools for promoting Mental-SocialEmotional Competence with Infant, Children and Youth.

Ms Nadia from Eritrea, lived in Saudi Arabia, and has been a daycare teacher at Al-huda Academy since 2015.She enjoys working with kids and taking care of them. She has experience teaching kids in hifz for five years. In addition, she has received training on children emotional development, child abuse and neglect, and nutrition, She is certified Infant and Toddler First Aid, CPR and First Aid.

Ms. Shaima Ahmed has been with the Daycare since 2021. She is from Yemen.Been a mother herself she gained a tremendous experience caring for her kids.She has an extensive experience teaching Quran and Arabic in her hometown Yemen.

She was born in Ghana, and graduated with her degree from Tumu College of Education. She has worked with children for 9 years before coming to Alhuda Academy. She started with Alhuda Academy in 2024.

Ms. Andaleeb has been teaching Art at Alhuda Academy since 2008. She has a Bachelors in Fine Arts from RLAK College of Home Economics in Karachi, Pakistan.

She loves to travel and brings those experiences back into the classroom. She is dedicated to guiding students through their artistic journeys, encouraging creativity, and fostering an appreciation for beauty, culture, and self-expression. Her goal is to inspire a lifelong love of Allah creations through art while nurturing imagination, confidence, and critical thinking.

She is a dedicated educator specializing in Physical Education, Information Technology, and Robotics. With four years of teaching experience, she brings both passion and practical knowledge to the classroom. She holds a degree in Business Administration, which has equipped her with a strong foundation in leadership and organizational skills. She is multilingual, fluent in English, Albanian, and Italian, which allows her to connect with students from diverse backgrounds. At the heart of my teaching philosophy is a deep commitment to inspiring and guiding the next generation of young Muslims. I strive to be a positive role model, fostering both academic excellence and personal growth in every student I teach.