Our Faculty
Br. Abdelnasser Nofal
Principal
- School Principal
- Principal@andalusiaschool.org
- Principal since 2016
- MS in Compuer Information Systems
- “All humans are dead except those who have knowledge;and all those who have knowledge are asleep, except those who do good deeds;and those who do good deeds are deceived, except those who are sincere;and those who are sincere are always in a state of worry.”― Imam Shafi’i (rahimullah)
Librarian:
Name: Aneesa Alkhateeb
Qualification: Associates Degree in Paralegal
Email: aalkhateeb@andalusiaschool.org
Bibi Baksh
Instructional Leader
- Elementary School Instructional Leader & 2nd Grade Teacher
- Certified
- bbaksh@andalusiaschool.org
- Teaching since 2005
- – Masters degree in Neuroscience & Physiology
– Masters Degree in Education
- Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off. But if you don’t have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you. ― Amelia Earhart
Qualifications: I have a Master’s degree in Neuroscience and Physiology and a Master’s degree in Education from the City University of New York. In addition, I have trained in the following areas:
- Lesson Planning (Backward Design and Structured Instruction Observation Protocol/ SIOP)
- Classroom management
- Differentiated instructions for the general classroom
- Differentiated instructions in math
- Common Core State Standards
- Best practices for English Language Learners in relation to the common core
- Next Generation Science Standards.
- Best practices in Elementary reading strategies
- Assessment and grading for student achievement
- Danielson Framework
- Wilson’s “foundation” a research-based Phonics program
Experience:
I have been the grade 2 teacher at Andalusia since 2005. I have been the Elementary School Coordinator/ Instructional Leader since 2010.
In addition, I have been an instructor at Bronx Community College since 1998. I have served the college full time for two years but returned as a part-time evening instructor of the English Department after starting a full-time position at Andalusia when I became certified as an elementary school teacher, grades 1-6, in 2005.
Philosophy:
I try to live by the following philosophies:
- One should always set high standards so even if he falls; he will still fall high enough for success.
- Teaching in itself is eclectic; among the most effective teachers are those who accept that all teachers will always be students, students of teaching, as it is the only way of becoming, and continuing to be, “experts” in the field.
Pre Kindergarten Teacher:
Name: Tafaool Ali-Ahmed
Certification: Pursuing a Masters Degree in School Counseling/Counselor Education
Qualification: M.S. in Education
Email: tali@andalusiaschool.org
Kindergarten Teacher:
Name: Ume Ammara
Qualification: M.S. in Commerce, Accounting major
Experience: 2 years
Email: Enlightening7@ymail.com
1st Grade Teacher:
Name: Shaymaa Fahmy
Certification: Professional Educator License
Qualification: Graduated from Benedictine University, located in Illinois, in May of 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and an emphasis in Social Science and Language Arts
Experience with Andalusia: Since 2018
Email: sfahmy@andalusiaschool.org
“My teaching philosophy is that I believe each child learns at his or her own pace if they are provided with an environment conducive to learning. One of my top goals is to provide a motivating learning environment, which enables students to explore, invent and acquire knowledge.”
2nd Grade Teacher:
Name: Bibi Bakhsh
Certification: Certified
Qualification: 1. Masters degree in Neuroscience & Physiology 2. Masters Degree in Education
Experience with Andalusia: Since 2005
Email: bbaksh@andalusiaschool.org
3rd Grade Teacher:
Name: Tania Mir
Certification: Early Childhood Education PK-3 & Children with Disabilities
Qualification: Bachelors in Psychology
Email: taniamir.islam@gmail.com
4th Grade Teacher:
Name: Nermina Djokaj
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology – Hunter College
Experience: Nine years of teaching experience
Email: djokajn@yahoo.com
5th Grade Teacher:
Name: Amina Bhatti
Qualification: B.S. in General Science
Email: amnibot@gmail.com
Quran Teacher:
Name: Mohammad Alomari
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Education / Arabic Language and Islamic Studies.
Associates Degree in Shariah
Email: Alomarim70@ gmail.com
Arabic Teacher:
Name: Olfah Sawan
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in English Literature
Email: gr8expectation1@yahoo.com
Joined Andalusia Islamic School: 2012
Ghada Salim
Instructional Leader
- High School Instructional Leader & High School English Teacher
- Certified in English/Secondary Ed.
- gsalim@andalusiaschool.org
- Teaching since 2004
- -Masters Degree in Education
-Masters Degree in English
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William Arthur Ward said so eloquently: “The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates. However, the GREAT teacher inspires.”
Science:
Name: Sister Dilruba Mannan
Qualification: CUNY Hunter College, Bachelors in Biochemistry, Minor in History
Currently working on becoming certified in Science Secondary Education
Email: dilruba.mannan@gmail.com
ELA:
Name: Sister Elena Newkirk
Certification: Professional NYS Certification in Adolescent Education (English)
Qualification: CUNY City College of New York Bachelor of Art in English, Master of Art in Secondary English Education 7-12
Email: layna3172@yahoo.com
Social Studies Teacher
Name: Sister Daliah Nazzal
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in History and a Bachelors in Political Science with a Minor in Education. Currently Working on becoming certified in social studies secondary education.
Email: dnazzal00@gmail.com
Islamic Studies:
Name: Ismail Rashid
Qualification: BS, Computer Information Systems, Lehman College CUNY
Email: irashid@andalusiaschool.org
Arabic Level A:
Name: Nourlhouda Harake
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in teaching Arabic as first language, and teaching French as second language for Beginners. Currently enrolled in masters program – teaching the Arabic language for the elementary and the middle school.
Joined Andalusia School: 2017
Email: nsaad@andalusiaschool.org
Arabic Level B:
Name: Naglaa Ruffai
Qualification: Graduated Cairo University, Faculty of Commerce – Accounting Degree
Email: nonaruffai@hotmail.com
Quran:
Name: Suhad Alomary
Qualification: Degree in Social Studies and Islamic Studies. Ijaza in Quran from Islamic Open University
Email: ealomary03@aol.com
Quran Level B:
Name: Rania Alomari
Qualification: BA in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legislation, University of Al-Albayt, Mafraq-Jordan
Email: rwalomari@gmail.com
Ghada Salim
Instructional Leader
- High School Instructional Leader & High School English Teacher
- Certified in English/Secondary Ed.
- gsalim@andalusiaschool.org
- Teaching since 2004
- -Masters Degree in Education
-Masters Degree in English
-
William Arthur Ward said so eloquently: “The mediocre teacher tells, the good teacher explains, the superior teacher demonstrates. However, the GREAT teacher inspires.”
Math:
Name: Stephanie Rosenthal
Certification: Certified in Math/Secondary Education
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts in French
Master of Arts in Adolescent Math Education (7-12)
Email: srosenthal@andalusiaschool.org
Social Studies:
Name: Nourelhouda Tafa
Qualification: Bachelors in Economics and Political Science
Email: nour614@gmail.com
Islamic Studies:
Name: Ismail Rashid
Qualification: BS, Computer Information Systems, Lehman College CUNY
Email: irashid@andalusiaschool.org
Arabic Level A:
Name: Nourlhouda Harake
Qualification: Bachelors Degree in teaching Arabic as first language, and teaching French as second language for Beginners. Currently enrolled in masters program – teaching the Arabic language for the elementary and the middle school.
Joined Andalusia School: 2017
Email: nsaad@andalusiaschool.org
Quran (Level B):
Name: Rania Alomari
Qualification: BA in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legislation,
University of Al-Albayt, Mafraq-Jordan
Proficiency Certificate in Quran Recitation with Tajweed Rules
Email: rwalomari@gmail.com
Quran:
Name: Suhad Alomary
Qualification: Degree in Social Studies and Islamic Studies. Ijaza in Quran from Islamic Open University
Email: ealomary03@aol.com
Name: Umme Salma Ayesha
Qualification: MBA (human resource)
Bachelors of technology (computers and information technology)
pursuing MS
Email: uayesha@andalusiaschool.org
Name: Kinza Sarwer
Qualification: MS – Computer Science
Email: Ksarwer@andalusiaschool.org
Art:
Name: Sister Eman Yafai
Email: cottonpearl@yahoo.com
Physical Education: (Boys)
Name: Ammar Alshrif
Qualification: Bachelors in Physical Education. Professional Certificates in: soccer, volleyball, track and field, managing concussion, strength and coordination.
Email: amalshryf1990@gmail.com
Physical Education: (Girls)
Name: Eman Yafai
Qualification: Associates Degree in Medical Coding
Joined Andalusia School: 2015
Email: eyafai@andalusiaschool.org
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