Staff Bio

Elham Abdel-Hamid

Angie Hindy

ARSLAN ARIF
VP High School
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.

ANEESA KHAN ALI
VP Elementary School
Salaam. I am excited and honored to be your Vice-Principal of the Elementary School. I began teaching at SAM in 2017 as a Grade 4 teacher and have since obtained an MEd. These experiences have transformed my passion for teaching in every way. I have been teaching for a total of 22 years and it has always been my goal to ensure students succeed through quality experiences at school that would positively shape their lives. Fun fact: Apart from school, I am a very outgoing mom to 2 adventurous children, MashaAllah! We love exploring the outdoors and enjoying nature. I have a keen interest in traveling, sports, art, and puzzles.

HODA ABDELRAHIM
Executive Assistant
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.

JAMILA ELAHI
HS Administrative Assistant
Salam ! My name is Jamila Elahi. I am the Administrative Assistant at Safa and Marwa Islamic School secondary campus. I graduated from York University with Bachelors of Environmental Studies and a certificate in Sustainable Energy. I also studied at Al-Huda Institute and obtained two diplomas by completing both Taleem Ul Quran and Taleem Ul Hadith courses. I love doing outdoor activities, spending time with family and friends, and trying new restaurants/dessert spots/cafes. I like to consider myself an outgoing individual, so working at SAM and having the opportunity to meet and engage with so many people makes me very happy.

Saima Naeem
Administration

Rachid Boumerdjan

Swafiya Swaleh
JK Homeroom

Shagofta Imtiaz
JK Assistant
My name is Shagofta Imtiaz. I am a trained Montessori teacher certified by Canadian Montessori Teacher Education Institute. I have also completed the Taleem Ul Quran (translation and tafseer) course at Alhuda International Institute. For the past 8 years, I have been working in early childhood setting in different roles and I am currently the JK assistant teacher. This is my first year at Safa and Marwa Islamic school, and I am thoroughly enjoying my experience here. I have a passion with working with kids and enjoy my time with them.

Salwa Siddiqui
SK Homeroom

Doha Horani
Arabic Teacher & SK Assistant Teacher
My name is Miss Doha Horani, I have been teaching Arabic for JK,SK students in Safa And Marwa for six years now and hamdulillah it is a good experience , I love kids and I enjoy teaching them. By the way I am a mother in law and hope to be a grandmother soon inshallah.

NEMA NAJAF
ES Student Counsellor
Assalamualaikum!
My name is Nema Najaf, and I am the Elementary School Counsellor. I have a Bachelor’s in Psychology, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Counselling Skills and I recently completed a Child and Youth Care Diploma from Humber College. I am passionate about helping students reach their full academic, social, and emotional potential. My philosophy is student-centred, and solution focused. I also believe in a comprehensive counseling program that addresses the academic, career and personal/social development of all students. My role as a school counsellor has truly been rewarding. I have the pleasure to work with students, teachers, administration, and parents who thrive for success. Fun fact: I love cooking, baking, and exploring the outdoors. I am very fun and adventurous at heart.

ASMA AYAZ
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
As Salam Alaikum!I am Asma Ayaz and this is my first year at Safa and Marwa Islamic School. I am the Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher and very happy to be a part of this wonderful organization. I come with 9 years of teaching experience having taught British and Canadian curriculum. Teaching is my passion and I enjoy spending time with children. As an educator, I try to provide personal care to students by identifying their needs, selecting and using methods to promote learning.

OMEMA ali
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
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!

Naglaa Kasbany
Islamic Studies Teacher / Librarian
I am honoured to teach at SAM since 2009. I teach Islamic studies and Quran. I graduated from University of Alexandria in Egypt in the Art of Arabic Language. I am passionate about learning Islamic knowledge and teaching it to others. My goal is to inspire students to love Allah and be proud of their identities as Muslims.

Shazia Qureshi
SK Green

Zoha Hassan
Grade 2 Green
Salaam! I’m a Pharmacist by degree but an Educator by passion! I’ve first started my career in teaching in 2013 as an I.B. teacher and have never looked back. I enjoy teaching and I feel it’s the most rewarding experience when you see a student achieve something new! I’ve completed additional courses in teaching and a masters degree in Psychology. Alhamdulillah! I’m a mother of four young children and our best times spent together are when we paint. I love to travel and have visited more than ten countries and I look forward to see the cherry blossoms of Japan soon!

Eman Hardan
Quran/Dean/Arabic

Zakwan Alhalabi
Deen/Quran
Assalamu Alaikum. I was born in Damascus and grew up in Great Umayyad Mosque, where I received my IJAZA of Quran and Islamic studies. I graduated from Damascus University with a degree in electronic and communication, and taught there for 10 years. I have taught in many Islamic institutes and private Islamic universities, and even have experience in Islamic tourism. In 2012, I moved to Malaysia where I taught Quraan and other Islamic subjects. I am excited to join Safa and Marwa Islamic school as an Islamic Studies and Quran teacher. In addition, I am also working as an Imam and Khatib. FUN FACT: I like horseback riding.

Sana Tom
French/Art
“L’art est comme un miroir. Il reflète notre âme”.

Maha Nouri
Islamic Studies Teacher
I obtained my Bachelor’s degree in Biology Science from the University of Baghdad before moving to Canada in 2001. In 2010 I obtained another Bachelor’s degree in Primary Education from Charles Sturt University in Ontario and became an Ontario Certified Teacher (OCT). In addition, I have 15 years of teaching experience in various schools in Canada and abroad. However, I consider my best achievement to be obtaining a formal Ejazah in the memorization of the book of Allah…Alhamdulillah. This is my second year teaching at SAM School teaching Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies. I consider myself a passionate teacher who enjoys working with children of different abilities and playing a role in their development. In addition, I like travelling and visiting new countries and learn about different cultures. I visited Japan, South Africa, Netherlands, UK, and Turkey. In my spare time I enjoy reading books and socializing with my friends.”

Souade El-Tounssi

Amal Hafidi
I am Amal Hafidi and a French teacher working at Safa and Marwa Islamic School. French is my passion and teaching our Muslim youth is my privilege. My goal in teaching is to positively influence the future ummah, islamically and follow the intended curriculum using islamic teaching and values. I love anything chocolate, and it is always welcome 😉
I am experienced in teaching all grade levels. I’ve been one of the longest working teachers in this school for a total of 16 years. I’ve prided myself in my hard work and passion during my time and I hope to continue to give my all during the upcoming years, inchaAllah. I have watched this school transform into a beautiful, supportive, and professional environment.
I am proud of my current and previous students that I still meet today. I ensure all my students are driven towards excellence.

SAMIA RIZWAN
Grade 3 Green

Aalia Mehar Khan
HS English
“I am me, nothing more, nothing less and that is enough” (Harpreet Dayal) My name is Aalia Mehar Khan and I am a mother of two beautiful girls. I was born in Pakistan as a quiet, studious and stubborn child and spent most of my time there. I have recently moved to Canada and loving this country. Teaching is my passion and working at Safa and Marwa High School is a great learning experience for me. I love to cook and play games with my children.

Sana Azam
Grade 3 Blue

RESHMA MUKADAM
HS Science Teacher
Assalamu Aleikum My name is Reshma Mukadam and I am a high school science teacher at Safa and Marwa for 3 years. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science(physics) and Bachelor of Education from Mumbai University and holding license of Ontario certified teacher (OCT). I began my teaching career in the Star high school in Mumbai and then taught 7 years in Doha Qatar as a high school science teacher at Ruqayya Albayan Educational Complex and 2 years at American Academy. This year I am teaching grade 11 Biology and Chemistry, grade 12 Biology and Chemistry and grade 9 Science and grade 10 Science. Currently, I live in Mississauga with my husband and my 4 four children. I enjoy cooking, reading, shopping and spending time with my family.

Shamaaila Nooranne
Language Grade 6-8

Nawal El Mawed
Math Grade 6-8

Zeinab Abdultawab
Grade 4

NOBERA CHOWDHURY
HS Student Counsellor
“I am Nobera Chowdhury and I am the Student Counsellor at SAM. I am here to help the students with their emotions, social and behaviour concerns in an open and non-judgemental way. Together, we develop solutions, set goals and work really hard to resolve whatever issues they are facing, whether they are having stress at home or school, difficulty focusing in the classroom, understanding and managing emotions and more.
I have a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto in Psychology and Sociology, a diploma in Social Service Work and certification in Life Coaching. I have always been interested in the way people think, feel and solve problems so working at SAM has been the perfect fit for me, alhamdulillah.
In order to be healthy physically, mentally and emotionally, and to be an effective counsellor, I take self care very seriously. My personal combination includes working out, spending quality time with my family and friends, travelling, listening to audiobooks (doubling the speed, of course) and spending quiet time alone!”

AMER ALABED
HS Social Sciences/Islamic St
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.

Mohammed Shafiquzzaman
Math
Salam! In my last years of teaching in a diverse environment, I work to motivate my students and keep them on track. In that journey I found myself as a successful educator by making lessons interesting for those learning Mathematics. Alhamdulillah, I am an Instructor of Mathematics and Physics with over 10 years of experience. I am happy to teach at Safa and Marwa Islamic School. I enjoy travelling and spending time with my family.

Wilton Williams
Physical Education

Shakeel Noor Hassan
Technology