Staff Bio

As-salamu alaykum!I am the Vice Principal of the High School at Safa and Marwa Islamic School. I joined the SAM family in 2018, and I have always been dedicated to making sure that our students achieve success in their academics and personal lives.I started off my career as a Mechanical Engineer, however I found true passion in inspiring and educating the youth. I quickly gained experience as a teacher, entrepreneur, and a consultant within the education field. With over 6 years experience, I understand what it takes for high school students to achieve their academic goals and do my best to help set them upon a path to a successful life.

Salam 🙂 My name is Hoda Abdelrahim and I am an executive assistant at Safa and Marwa Islamic School. I grew up in London ON and I graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. I am a mother of two beautiful children who are happily attending SAM School. I am skilled in coordinating a busy office flow and multiple pressing tasks. I am extremely adept at providing clerical support to executive meetings and working with administrators to plan effective agendas. Working in an office and seeing children everyday brings me great joy. In my spare time I really enjoy volunteering at any community services and helping those who are in need. I love spending quality time with my family & friends, walking and writing diaries. My goal in this life is to gain Allah’s pleasure.

As-salamu alaykum! my name is Zaina. I am the French teacher at Safa and Marwa Islamic School. I joined the SAM family this year. My passion is teaching. I love kids and it fills my heart with joy to watch them grow. My philosophy is that each child is unique, therefore they learn and thrive at their own pace. I graduated with a master’s degree in Education & Technology and a certificate of teaching a second language from Laval University. In my free time I enjoy running and cycling. My favorite thing to do in the world is walking on the beach and collecting seashells. I look forward to continuing to have a positive impact on the children’s growth and to new discoveries with an amazing team of teachers. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us!

My name is Omema Ali and I am the Grade 3 Homeroom teacher. It’s an honour to be part of Safa and Marwa Islamic School. I have been teaching for 9+ years now and I love my job. Teaching has always been my passion. It makes me happy to see my students learn, grow and succeed. My teaching philosophy is based on the fact that each child is different and unique with varying levels of strengths. As a teacher, I work with them to discover their strengths and reach their full potential. I have a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and Behaviour Science and graduated from Guelph Humber with Early Childhood Education. I have worked as a Behaviour Therapist at Aim Pediatric Therapy and also as a coding instructor for kids. Currently, I am pursuing a Degree in Mathematics for Education. As an educator, I am always striving to maximize the learning of my students by making it more fun and hands-on. I am the mother of a 10 years old boy and love playing with him, especially building Lego!

My name is Mohamed Umeya and I have had the privilege of being a part of Safa and Marwa from the start of the 2021 school year. After acquiring my Ba from University of Toronto St George and spending 5 years teaching highschool I have now set out to be the homeroom teacher for grade 5 as well as the grade 6-7 Science teacher. Together with a team of amazing and creative teachers, I am committed to providing an islamically sound foundation for a lifetime of learning. At Safa and Marwa, we know that deen is the child’s most important work, and we strive to create and maintain an environment where your child can grow and thrive while exploring the world around them. Thank you for sharing your precious children with us!

“Assalam Alikum,
I am new to Canada and I am liking it so far. I am very excited to teach elementary school and be part of Safa and Marwa. I come with more than 16 years of teaching experience in high schools. I have taught IGCSE ICT in British schools and was the Head of grade 11 and 12. I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (IT). Teaching is my passion and devoting my time for my students give me satisfaction. I was hired by Cognition company from New Zealand as a technology leader to provide Technical Professional developments to schools. I love shopping and buying new bags and shoes.”

I am Shiva Meftahi, English and social studies teacher with more than seven years of teaching experience who has dedicated her life to students’ academic success. I did my bachelor’s degree, my first and second master’s degree at Western University, all in the field of education and teaching. I am an educator who is born to make a difference by providing a safe, fun and interesting learning environment where students showcase their full capabilities and develop learning skills. Creativity is always appreciated in my classes as it helps students to grow academically and personally, while, they are encouraged to have critical thinking and team work.

Salam! My name is Wafaa Khawaja and I am a University of Toronto graduate with an Honours Degree in Science, majoring in Mathematics and Statistics. In my 18 years in Canada, I’ve spent over six of them avidly educating, and have found myself to be continuously adapting my teaching style to bring out the best in my students. My experience ranges from elementary to high school students, and regardless of grade level, I find each day a brand new journey in opening students’ eyes to the fun of math. By monitoring progress and keeping up with students on an individual basis, students achieve a thorough understanding of course content; one deeply-rooted as to benefit them in the future. So as a parting note, I’d like to quote Muslim human rights activist Malcolm X: “Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.”

Salam! I am Amer Alabed, the teacher of Islamic and Social Studies at Safa and Marwa High School. I have a PhD in Educational Studies and worked in the educational sector for more than 10 years in international schools and universities in the Middle East. I am also interested in business and digital marketing studies and love photography and graphic design. For me, joining the SAM team is an exciting experience, and I am looking forward for a successful and productive school year for all.