Sr. Gehan Taha- 2nd Grade Teacher / PALCS Teacher Coach Montessori-Trained Educator | Arabic, Islamic Studies & Quran Sr. Gehan Taha brings over 18 years of experience teaching Arabic, Islamic Studies, and Quran. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Egypt, a Montessori Certificate, and a Master’s...

Sr. Saba – 3rd Grade Teacher / Middle School Islamic Studies Teacher Islamic Studies & Quran | Early Childhood Education | Community Leadership Sr. Saba brings a diverse background in education, Islamic studies, and community leadership. She holds a Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, and Accounting and a Bachelor’s degree...

Sr. Elizabeth “Elly” Tonnon – Executive Director IQRA Academy Executive Director | Educational Leadership | Islamic Education | 20+ Years in Education Affectionately known as Sr. Elly, Elizabeth Tonnon is an experienced educational leader with more than 20 years of experience working with children and families and nine years of...

Sr. Ayesha Sharif – Lead Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher, Grades Pre-K-3 Lead Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher | Quranic Ijazah | Early Childhood Education Sr. Ayesha Sharif brings over 24 years of experience teaching in Islamic school settings, with a special passion for educating young children. She holds an...

Ustadah Hafizah Seham Amer – Hifdh Teacher – Full-Time Hifdh / 5th/Middle Grade Quranic Studies | Ijazah in Hafs ‘An ‘Asim | Tajweed & Islamic Studies Hafizah Seham Amer has devoted 25 years to the study, memorization, and teaching of the Quran. Her Quranic journey began in Egypt, where she...

Sr. Shamsun Kabir – 4th /5th Grade Teacher Psychology & Special Education | School Psychology | Experienced Educator Sr. Shamsun Kabir brings a strong academic background in psychology, special education, and school psychology, along with extensive experience supporting students in diverse educational settings. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree with Honors...

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 – Pre K/K Teacher Assistant Teacher’s Assistant | Arts & Photography | Creative Learning Sr. Rahab Qureshi has been a valued part of the IQRA community for many years, first as a parent of children enrolled in the After School and Hifdh Programs and through her years...

Sr. Hind Ibrahim- Pre K/K Lead Monteessori Teacher Montessori-Trained Educator | Arabic & Islamic Studies | Early Childhood Education Sr. Hind Ibrahim is a dedicated educator and passionate lifelong learner. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce from Alexandria University and is currently pursuing her teaching education at Delaware County...

Sr. Nouria Alilat – Middle School Teacher/ Hifdh PALCS Teacher Civil Engineering | Mathematics & Education | Arabic, Quran & Islamic Studies Sr. Nouria Alilat brings a diverse academic and professional background to her work as an educator. She holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and began her professional...