Sr Gehan Taha is a Montessori trained teacher bringing 16 years of experience in teaching Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran.  She enjoys working with children and adults and help them reach their dreams through their education. She feels an education should empower a child and help him or her make...

Elizabeth Tonnon also affectionately known as “Sister Elly”, has been teaching students in a variety of settings for the past twenty years. She believes that a solid foundation of Islamic education is the key to raising a new generation of strong Muslim leaders of the future. Elly majored in Elementary...

Sister Ayesha Sharif has been teaching for the past 14 years in Islamic school setting.  She joins IQRA Academy as the Lead QI (Quran/Islamic Studies) Teacher. Sr. Ayesha brings with her 14 years experience, Ijazah in Al-Nouraniyah from Sheikh Mohammad Farooq Al-Raee, Al-Furqan Center, Jeddah Saudi Arabia, as well as...

Sister Seham Amer began her study of the Quran 25 years ago, which involved her teaching and memorizing the Quran in different Masjids in Egypt, until she attended the Center of Quranic Studies in Al-Mokattam, Egypt. Following the teachings of the Center of Quranic Studies in Al-Azhar, she completed her...

Sr Shamun Kabir believes all students are capable of learning and mastering at their own pace when given the accurate tools and atmosphere inshallah.  The majority of her earlier literature and research explore the role of cognitive theory on learning, and assessment and treatment strategies of childhood & adolescence disorders....

Ustadh Usama Baqai began his journey of Islamic Knowledge in Ajax, Canada where he completed the memorization of the Quran during high school. He went on to study Arabic and Islamic Studies locally in the Philadelphia area while working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Accounting at Temple University. Ustadh Usama...

Sr Rahab Qureshi’s involvement with Iqra began many years ago as a parent of three children attending the After School Program as well as Hifdh Program.  Sr Rahab also has been doing photography for events for Iqra for years alongside her late husband Suraqa, and through this work she has...

Sr Hind Ibrahim is a teacher, mother and passionate learner! She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Alexandria University, and is currently pursuing an education in the field of teaching at Delaware County Community College. Along with this Hind has completed Montessori training through MITE. Moreover, she has been...

Al Salamou Alaikoum Wa Rahmatiu Allahi Wa Barakatouhou; My name is Sr. Nouria Alilat, married with three beautiful boys, 18, 15 and 14 years old, I am a room teacher at IQRA institute. I was born and raised in Algeria before moving to the US in 2000. I hold a...

Nicole Dahmani is the Administrative Managert reporting to the Director of IQRA Academy, responsible for supporting the operations of IQRA Academy Programs. Prior to joining IQRA, Nicole was the Alternate Administrative Assistant for Villanova Academy for Honor Studies (VAHS) in Villanova, PA. where she also served as PTO President and...