Faculty

Pillars of Faith and Knowledge at Hijaz Academy

Guiding Faith, Inspiring Excellence

At Hijaz Academy, our teachers are passionate scholars and certified educators who seamlessly blend deep Islamic knowledge with modern academic excellence. Carefully selected for both qualifications and exemplary character, they nurture every student’s mind, heart, and soul while living the Quranic command: Koonu Ma’as Saadiqeen.

Our faculty is organized into specialized teams:

  • Preschool & Kindergarten Faculty Experts in early childhood and Montessori methods, creating joyful, play-based classrooms where little ones fall in love with learning and Allah.
  • Elementary Faculty (Grades 1–5) Texas-certified educators delivering rigorous, TEKS-aligned instruction in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies — infused with strong Islamic values.
  • Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies Faculty Native speakers and certified ʿĀlimāt/ʿĀlimīn with Ijazah in Tajweed and Tafseer, offering immersive Arabic and authentic Islamic education at every level.
  • Hifz Program Faculty Accomplished Huffāẓ with full Ijazah in multiple Qira’at and advanced Islamic degrees, guiding precise memorization and lifelong connection to the Quran.

Every member of our faculty is wholeheartedly committed to:

  • Delivering high-quality, TEKS-aligned education in Math, Science, English, and Social Studies
  • Teaching Quran with Tajweed, Arabic language, and authentic Islamic Studies rooted in Quran and Sunnah
  • Building strong akhlaq and love for Allah and His Messenger ﷺ in every child
  • Creating a safe, nurturing, and joyful learning environment that feels like an extension of home
  • Supporting diverse learning styles and individual student needs with patience and care
  • Preparing students for both worldly success and the pleasure of Allah in the Hereafter
  • Serving as living role models of truthfulness, kindness, and lifelong learning (Koonu Ma’as Saadiqeen)
Faculty

Our Dedicated Faculty

Vice Principal

Sabrina Nabi

Teaching is my life’s passion, and I have been teaching elementary students for 15+ years. This is my eighth year working….

Administrator

Ayesha Anis

Teaching is the one profession that teaches other profession” That’s the beauty of this profession! Throughout my career….
Assistant Preschool

Sana Ahmed

Sr Sana has been a part of the Hijaz Academy family for three years now and has found great passion in working with children…

Preschool HOMEROOM

Huma Qureshi

Pre-K Homeroom

Amani Al-Arashi

In life, there are a handful of moments that one cherishes forever and I can proudly say that my experience….

Pre-K Assistant

Lubna Haider

My name is Lubna Haider, I have earned my bachelor’s in education and Master’s in Islamic History from Pakistan….

KG Homeroom

Sabah

Sister Sabah has a Degree in Education with Montessori certification. Her experience as a teacher spans over 12 years….

Assistant KG

Marya

My name is Marya. I am honored to be joining Hijaz this year as part of the teaching staff. I am a certified ʿĀlima and have been tutoring….

Grade 1st Homeroom

Sumiya Khan

Sr. Sumya has many years of experience teaching elementary school students, specializing in Math & Science….

Grade 2nd Homeroom

Koonj Talpur

Assalamualaikum! My name is Sr Koonj, and I am very excited to be a part of Hijaz Academy this year. I graduated from Australia …

Grade 3rd Homeroom

Zainab Rangoonwala

My primary objective is to craft an environment where students feel empowered to explore their unique learning styles…..

Grade 4th Homeroom ELA,Social Studies,Math

Rida

My name is Rida and I am excited to be joining the Hijaz family this year! I graduated….

Grade 5th Homeroom

Nisreen

Teaching is the job that builds the foundation of new generations who, in turn, will build the country and positively affect…..

Preschool Arabic,Quran

Aliye

Alhamdu lillah,this is my 5th year as a teacher at our reputable school (Hijaz Academy),where I built on my excellent….

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Quran and Arabic

Asmaa Othman

My name is Asmaa Othman. I will be teaching Quran, Arabic and Islamic studies. This will be my 9th year teaching at Hijaz Academy….

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full time and part time hifz teacher

Qari Ibrahim