Dr. Noor Ali is the Principal of Al-Hamra Academy. She earned her Doctorate in Education from Northeastern University in Curriculum, Teaching, Leadership, and Learning. She has a MA in English LIterature and an MS Ed in Inclusion Education. Dr. Noor Ali is a veteran K-12 teacher of 15 years.

Deanna Latham is the school counselor here at Al-Hamra Academy. She has been working with children and adolescents for over 20 years. Before coming to Al-Hamra, she taught Language Art for 15 years in a public middle school.

Sonia Hussein has a B.A. degree in Sharia and is authorized by Al- Furqan School to teach Noorani Qaidah. She really enjoys teaching and reading Quran, Arabic, and Islamic Studies here at Al-Hamra!

Dr. Nadia Aljam, MD, originally from Syria, has a certificate of memorizing the Holy Quran from Damascus and from the Association of the United Muslim World in Jordan. She is teaching Quran from KG to 4th grade and Tajweed from 5th to 8th grades and has been working at Alhamra Academy for over 15 years!

Nisreen Ameer has taught preschool through elementary years and leads her class in experiential learning through field trips and interacting with nature.

Zuhdiah Abdeljaber has been teaching at Al-Hamra Academy since 1998. To her students and colleagues, she is better known as Sr. Eman. She is currently the 7th-grade homeroom teacher as well as the ELA teacher for both 6th and 7th and math for 6th.

Nazia Naveed started with Al-Hamra Academy as a substitute teacher towards the end of the last academic year and has now joined as a teacher in 3rd grade.

Fakhera Merchant is a second-grade teacher at Al Hamra. She brings years of experience working in an Islamic school in Chicago. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and was a practicing attorney in her previous life. She is also a certified Youth Mental Health First Aider.

Shazia Jawwad is a Preschool/ Pre-kindergarten teacher. She is originally from Pakistan and completed her education there. She holds a professional certification in child care and development. Her hobbies include cooking, traveling, and inspiring children.

Shahad Kamoona is a Kindergarten teacher. She has 6 years teaching experience in Math and Physics. And 2 years teaching math and science at Al-Hamra Academy.

Nazia Hassan is a Preschool/ Pre-kindergarten teacher. She has completed her education in Islamic Studies. She has a 9 year old son at Al-Hamra. She loves working with kids and feels motivated working with them.

Attiya Malik is a dedicated and passionate Preschool/ Pre-Kindergarten teacher with a wealth of experience in instilling social and moral values in students. She has over eight years of teaching experience at various Islamic educational institutions.

Sophia Anwaruddin is one of our Directors of Elementary & Middle School and has been with Al-Hamra for over ten years.

Bathoola Fathima is a Pre-K teacher with 3 beautiful children and one shy bird. This is her 6th year with Alhamra and she absolutely loves her job. She also loves the outdoors, planting, and crafting and tries to incorporate her hobbies into her lesson plans!

Sharon Martin is a 1st-grade teacher here at Al-Hamra! Her 14 years at Shrewsbury Public Library as a Children's Librarian and ultimately Head of the Children's Room were excellent training for teaching at Al Hamra Academy.

Naima Ghouli is an Elementary and Middle School teacher here at Al-Hamra and has taught Arabic & Religion to our students for 6 years!

Sumyrha Qureshi teaches 4th & 6th grade Science. This is her 10th year teaching science at Alhamra. She has a Bachelors's and Master's degree in science.

Sheema Sheikh is the Computer Science Teacher and part of the Administrative Staff. She’s been working with kids for the last 10 years as a teacher, volunteer, and administrator. Sr. Sheema received her Bachelors's in Statistics from Rutgers University.

Phil Najemy has been teaching 4th grade here at Al Hamra for 5 years. He has his BA in English; MLitt in English; MSc in Creative Writing, and Ph.D. in Creative Writing/English

Sara Safdar is a 3rd Grade homeroom teacher. She has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the University of Western Ontario and a Diploma in Islamic Studies from Al-Huda institute. She also has a Certification in Quranic Grammar from Baiyyanah Institute.

Originally from Iraq, currently in her first year as a teacher, assisting lower elementary grades at Al-Hamra Academy.

Karen Kabbara is the 4th Grade homeroom teacher. Karen holds a bachelor of science in Nutrition and Dietetics from the American University of Beirut, Lebanon and a Master’s of Education from Framingham State University. Karen has taught for 7 years at IB schools in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Mariyah Ghauri is a dynamic Elementary art teacher. With a passion for creativity, Mariyah brings enthusiasm and expertise to inspire budding artists. From painting to sculpture, Mariyah fosters imagination and expression in every student, making art education an unforgettable journey.

Zaynab Abdelwahab became a part of Al-Hamra Academy's administrative team (office) in 2023. Working in an Islamic school is deeply fulfilling for Zaynab. It means advancing her career while contributing to a greater cause – nurturing and guiding the young minds of our community.

Charlean Cooley has been the School Administrator here at Al-Hamra Academy since 2011. She enjoys working with families and getting them started on a fantastic journey at Al-Hamra.

Kristine Austin is Al-Academy’s Assistant Principal. In addition to this, she has been teaching for almost 15 years here at Al-Hamra. Her specialty is in teaching Mathematics.

Nedhal Saoud is from Baghdad, Iraq, and has been working in Alhamra Academy since 2010. She teaches Arabic and Islamic studies to Kindergarten, first grade, and second grade!

Habibe Balciouglu has been with the Academy for 5 years. She has worked at Al Hamra as an assistant teacher and a math supportive teacher in different grades through Elementary and Middle School. She has also taught art and religion classes to first graders.

Fehmeeda Mehta is the Bookkeeper at Al-Hamra. She has 2 boys. Her oldest graduated in June 2020 and the youngest is in Grade 4. She loves numbers and so she really enjoys her work here!

Alexander Jeong is the Martial Arts/PE Teacher. He has been involved with Taekwondo for 25 years and is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt. He hopes to share his experience and knowledge for the development of the student's mental and physical discipline.

Chuck Pratt acts as the Security Officer for Al-Hamra Academy. This is his 2nd year with Al-Hamra. He retired from the Shrewsbury Police after 34 years and feels this has been the perfect job for the next chapter in his life.

Lexi Marcosa is a second-grade teacher at Al Hamra Academy. Before coming to Al Hamra Lexi worked with children with a variety of different physical and mental disabilities. Lexi loves working with children in kindergarten through second grade.

Naureen is a Social Studies, Religion and Art Teacher. She teaches 6th & 7th grade Social Studies and 8th grade Religion. She also teaches Art for 4th through 8th grades.

Yasmeen Al-Adam is a Preschool/ Pre-kindergarten homeroom teacher at Al-Hamra Academy. She has a passion for social justice and youth work. She graduated from Clark University with her Bachelor’s in Community, Youth, and Education studies, with a minor in Comparative Racial and Ethnic studies.

Chandni Sadozai is a 1st Grade teacher this year and is also teaching Religion to her 1st graders. Previously, she introduced religion to our little friends at Tiny Sprouts through reading books and related crafts. Also, Chandni taught art classes to elementary and lower elementary students at Al-Hamra Academy.

Ms. Amanda is a Kindergarten teacher. She has been in the field of Early Education for over twenty years now, but finally found her home here at Al-Hamra in 2021 and absolutely loves it. Amanda has been enriching her education over the years while still working full time as a single mother. She is Director certified and holds certifications in Special Education and Social Emotional Learning.Amanda genuinely enjoys nurturing and caring for each child in her care.