2026-2027 Instructors

Khadijah Siddiqui

Brother Salih is an experienced archery instructor who has been teaching for over four years. Leading and teaching an archery event at a community Olympic Fundraiser, family camps, and weekly community sessions. He currently teaches at Masjid Dar Al Rahma and Medina Homeschool, bringing a passion for both skill and character development through archery. Rooted in the Prophetic tradition, his classes emphasize discipline, focus, and safety while creating a welcoming environment for students of all ages.

Artist, mother, teacher and creative soul. With a background in architecture and a lifelong love for storytelling through art, her work is shaped by a rich tapestry of heritage movement and identity. For Zainab, creating isn’t just a passion its way of connecting and building community through shared inspiration.

Aya Kabbani is a compassionate and friendly native Arabic speaker from Syria, with over 10 years of teaching experience and a true passion for helping students connect with the beauty of the Arabic language. She creates a welcoming classroom where children feel confident learning to read, write, and speak Arabic—whether they are beginners or continuing learners.

In addition to teaching Arabic, she has more than 6 years of experience teaching the Quran and holds certification in Qira’at Hafs 'An 'Aasim by the way of Shatibiyyah from the Muslim World League and the Society for the Preservation of the Holy Quran in Jordan. Her lessons blend language and culture, helping students build a strong foundation in Arabic understanding.

Salifou started training at the age of 8. He is a certified economic development finance professional (EDPP), certified by the National Development Council. He has a Bachelor's degree in economics, an MBA in supply chain management and various graduate certificates. Hobbies: Cooking, biking, watching documentaries, and physical coaching.

Ehsan Khan is a Senior Software Engineer & STEM Educator specializing in AI-driven solutions.

​With over a decade of experience across Ford, Digital Learning Partner, and various startups, he has mastered everything from low-level vehicle communication protocols to high-level GenAI applications. Now, he leverages that expertise to lead cross-functional STEM projects, teaching a diverse stack that includes Python, Java, Swift, and Kotlin. He is passionate about individualized mentorship, clean code architecture, and helping students navigate the journey from their first line of code to their first professional role. 

Izzah Siddiqui believes that food has the power to nourish both body and soul. Armed with a degree in nutrition and a diploma in the culinary arts, she combines her love for flavor with nutrition to help others cook with confidence and purpose.

Through her cooking and nutrition classes, Izzah empowers kids and teens to create meals that are wholesome, vibrant, and full of flavour. Her approach is simple yet inspiring—teaching practical skills, smart ingredient swaps, and the joy of turning everyday cooking into something extraordinary.

Most of all, she loves showing kids that cooking can be fun, empowering, and delicious. Through hands-on experiences, playful techniques, and approachable recipes, Izzah helps young chefs develop confidence in the kitchen—sparking a lifelong love for good food and the joy of making it themselves.

Surriah holds an associates in early child education, B.S in psychology and degree elementary teacher education.  She loves coaching fitness classes and volunteering in her community.

Mariam Ahmad is a certified life coach, artist, and creative with a passion for helping others express themselves through art and design. She has spent years exploring different creative mediums and sharing her work through her art and journaling platforms. Teaching this graphic design course is an exciting opportunity for her to guide students in discovering the joy of creativity, color, and self-expression while learning practical design skills in a fun, supportive space. You can find her on instagram, at shopwithartifyime.

Nafiah Khan is a speech therapist who previously worked in the public schools and has always been passionate about education. She has experience in the clinic and school settings, and has incorporated communication techniques such as teaching whole group lessons of various ages about writing mechanics and sound-letter awareness. Nafiah was also previously a respiratory therapist, and has always loved working with different personalities and getting to know others. She resides in Canton with her husband and 2 children.

Eamann Al-Azem holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and spent 16 years in the classroom teaching grades 5-8 at Crescent Academy International. Additionally, she holds a Master’s degree in Drama/Theater for the Young from Eastern Michigan University and ran the Drama Club and stage managed many of Crescent’s professional performances in her time as a teacher there.  Sr. Eamann is currently a mental health therapist working in private practice after obtaining a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Michigan in 2022. Additionally, she has worked with various community non-profits teaching, mentoring and working with youth and families for the last 27 years.

Ranya was homeschooled her entire life and graduated from Oxford Virtual Academy. She has always loved working with kids and teaching. Ranya tutored for the National Honor Society in her last two years of high school. She was also enrolled in an early college program and has completed numerous classes toward her teaching degree. She is working towards a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Ranya enjoys ice skating, swimming, reading, and baking.  

Samira Bacha has homeschooled her whole life and graduated high school for Oxford Virtual Academy (OVA). She has tutored for the National Honor Society in her highschool years. Samira also enrolled in an early college program (OSEC) and has completed many college classes toward her degree. Samira loves working with kids! She is working towards a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Samira also enjoys reading, swimming, and trying new things. 

Fatima Mallick is a party planning enthusiast with a passion for bringing people together and creating unforgettable memories. A proud wife and mama of 2, Fatima brings her love of celebration to the table. When not working as a mental health therapist or managing her private practice, you will find her throwing parties, experimenting with the art of hosting, and giving back to her community.

Seraj is a robotics educator working with middle and high school students, drawing on his engineering background to introduce core concepts in design, programming, and problem-solving. He focuses on learning through building and experimentation, guiding students to ask questions, test ideas, and understand how systems work. Seraj aims to create a supportive, hands-on environment where students build confidence and curiosity in STEM.

Urba Saghir has loved Math and Science since she was a little girl. Her love for Math bloomed into an interest in programming while she was in high school, where she learned to code in Scratch, Python, Java, and a little bit of Processing. She continued this journey in college, where she learned front-end basics of Java and C. Ultimately, she ended up completing her Bachelor’s in Nanomedicine from Virginia Tech, and her Master’s in Bioengineering from George Mason University. She has taught students programming in Scratch and Java online through iD Tech Camps, and has also served as the STEM teacher and Coding teacher for Medina Homeschool.

Areej began her creative journey in Grade 5 when she took her first ceramics class. She enjoys hands-on work, particularly molding various types of clay, including air-dry clay, polymer clay, and ceramics. She has four years of volunteer and tutoring experience working with individuals across all age groups. Areej is currently pursuing a degree in nursing and plans to continue her education to become an OB/GYN.

Saleel Aldwake is a STEM teacher at Medina Homeschool and a pre-med student with a background in tutoring and community volunteering. She is passionate about making science engaging and accessible for young learners, and she enjoys combining her love for STEM with her commitment to faith, service, and education. Saleel is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and plans to continue on to medical school, inshaAllah.

Diana Syam is a mom of two elementary-aged children. She has been an eclectic homeschooler for 4 years, with lots of hands-on science projects, stories, art and creativity. Before homeschooling, she earned a Master’s of Science degree in medical sciences from the University of Kentucky and worked in medical research studying hearing loss in mice models. She has also practiced Taekwondo for more than 10 years, participated in many Taekwondo competitions and is a 3rd Dan black belt.