My name is Feryal Al-Qadi. I grew up in Kuwait, and have been teaching Arabic and Quran in GLIS for the past 13 years. I have my degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies from the Islamic American University. I also teach in the Dar Al-Quran program. In my free time I enjoy reading Quran and visiting my family.

My name is Noha Alkholi .  I completed my Bachelor's Degree of Physical Therapy at Cairo University and am currently a Quran teacher at the Islamic School. I am a mother of four daughters that have each attended the Islamic School. I have been teaching Quran for more than 12 years. I specialize in teaching beginners how to read the Quran. I am honored to be a part of the GLIS Team! 

Mirvat had been a staff member of the school when it first opened way back in 1996. She taught Preschool, Arabic, and was a teacher’s aide. Mirvat is a very kind and caring person who we are pleased to have working with our students. 

My name is Ourida, this is 14 year at GLIS. I am truly honored to have been a part of so many young lives over the years. I began my career in education at the Farooq Saudi School. I taught Islamic Studies and Qu'ran to both elementary and middle school. In my free time I enjoy to cook, and make crafts.

Trained as a medical doctor, Raghda Khatib is very knowledgeable in Islam and Arabic, including a certificate of Tajweed of Qur'an. Prior to joining the Islamic School, Raghda has several years of experience in teaching.

My name is Rania Aborashed. I am honored and excited to be teaching Arabic again at GLIS. I have been lucky to be part of the school community since its establishment. I have taught Arabic and Quran for more than 7 years and was the librarian for 5 years. I earned a bachelor’s degree in Arabic Language and Culture and master’s in Arabic Language and Linguistics from California University of Pennsylvania. As a passionate Arabic teacher, I believe that students learn the language by using it. I like to bring innovation to the classroom to make language learning meaningful for my students. I have high expectations for all my students and look forward to an exciting and fun filled year!

My name is Sahar Mohamed, I’m a Quran teacher at the Greater Lansing Islamic school. I studied Arabic and Islamic studies in Egypt. I teach Quran in the summer Quran program and Nur Academy.  I’m a mother for 2 young boys who attend GLIS. I’m very grateful to be a part of  the  GILS family .

Mohamed@school.lansingislam.com

I was born and raised in Jordan where my love story for the Arabic language began. I followed my passion by studying Arabic language and literature at Damascus University. Then I went further in my attachment to this amazing language and completed my master’s education in Arabic social linguistics.

I have 7 years of Arabic teaching experience from university to the elementary level including teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. 

During my free time I like to read and write poetry, cook and bake,

gardening and play with my kids and chickens. 

My goal as an Arabic teacher is to help the students love Arabic as much as I do.

Asfahani@school.lansingislam.com