High School

My name is Fatima Khalid. I am the High School Biology and World History teacher and the Science Lab Instructor for Middle School at ILM Academy. I want to make Science and Biology a fun and easy subject for the students. I am passionate about encouraging ILM students to strive to become future leaders in STEM fields like health care, nutrition, medicine, and dentistry, Insha-Allah.

I am a U.S. licensed Registered Dental Hygienist as well. I graduated with a bachelor's in dentistry from Pakistan. I have more than eight years of experience in Advanced Sciences. I started teaching at ILM Academy in the fall of 2023. I have two kids, Alhamdulilah, one seven and the other 2.5 years old. My hobbies are Calligraphy and Digital Art. I love to work on Canva and create different Islamic and graphic Digital Art projects.

My name is Sarah Al-Najjar. I am a Palestinian American who was born and raised in North Carolina. I recently moved to Georgia with my family since my husband started a residency position at Emory University Hospital. I am a mom of two young children, Dahlia and Ilyas. They take up most of my free time, but my hobbies are sightseeing and reading.

I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and practiced as a nurse for seven and a half years. During my nursing career, I gained experience by educating many new nurses and providing classes outside of regularly scheduled shifts. That experience inspired me to teach at ILM Academy when I joined the school as a teacher last year. I teach math in middle school and physical science in high school.

My teaching philosophy is that each child reaches their highest potential while being fostered in a supportive and encouraging environment. I love teaching and inspiring others to become creative and autonomous thinkers. I am so proud to be part of this journey with you all!

My Name is Anamta Javaid. I joined ILM Academy in August 2023 as a High School precalculus and Algebra teacher and middle school math interventionist. I have a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from COMSATS Institute of Technology, Islamabad, and a Master's in Teaching Mathematics from UGA. I also hold a Georgia Educator Certificate.

I am an enthusiastic educationist who recognizes individual students' unique needs to enhance learning and promote confidence. My expertise lies in designing custom lesson plans and activities tailored to student needs. I also plan formative and summative assessments to assess students' weak areas and identify knowledge gaps.

I love being outdoors and spending holidays at the beach with my family. My hobbies include baking and reading. If I am not busy making lesson plans and researching engaging classroom activities, you will find me indulging in the wizarding world of Harry Potter for the 100th time.

I graduated from Georgia State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with a concentration in Pre-LAW. I participated in Model United Nations for much of my college career and even had a chance to go to Japan for a conference. I am big on civic engagement. I have interned at the Democratic Party of Georgia and the Progressive Turnout Project, where I canvassed community events and created phone banks for voter turnout. This is my first year at ILM Academy. I love painting, Arabic calligraphy, and reading. I love baking and spending time with my family and cat in my free time. I love trying new foods from all different backgrounds, especially Asian cuisine. I love to travel and hope to visit Morocco and Europe. I have two younger brothers.

Zarina Mohammad is an educator committed to teaching the Quran, Islamic Studies, and Computer Science using interactive tools and technology. She has been associated with ILM Academy for the past six years. She earned her bachelor's degree in math science, a diploma in Islamic studies and computer science, and a certification in Qaida Nooraniyah. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that learning the Quran is a transformative and lifelong journey. Strive to create a nurturing and respectful environment where students not only master the technical aspects of Quranic recitation but also develop a profound connection with the spiritual guidance of the Quran. And emphasize the importance of understanding and implementing Islamic teachings in daily life.

Dr. Noor Doukmak is a lover of math, learning, and teaching. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics from MIT and a PhD from the College of Education at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, as well as a Georgia teaching license for Mathematics 6–12. She student-taught precalculus and calculus in a Boston high school and taught geometry and Algebra I at an international boarding school in Jordan. Beginning in 2023, she has been teaching Algebra I to ninth graders at ILM Academy.

In her free time, Noor enjoys playing the daff, spending time with her husband and young daughter, and socializing with friends. She also loves to read, especially about the history and diversity of Muslims in the United States and abroad. Some of her favorite authors include Dr. Jamillah Karim, Dr. Su’ad Abdul Khabeer, Dr. R. Zakiyyah Muhammad, and Dr. Rudolph Ware.