Our GREAT Teachers
Sabl bin Mu’ddh bin Anas narrated from his father that the Prophet i said: “Whoever teaches some knowledge will have the reward of the one who acts upon it, without that detracting from his reward in the slightest.” ( Sunan Ibn e Majah, Hadith#240, Classified as Hasan By Allama Albani)
salam academy prepares the students of today for the world of tomorrow. Our faculty makes this possible by fostering a love of learning in our students. It starts with a well-balanced curriculum. We make sure the class content fits both our learning objectives and the reality of our students' lives. Our teachers make class participation fun!
Professional Development Opportunities:
Ms. Najat Ouadi - Day Care Teacher
Qualification:
- Certificate - 45 hours Early Childhood Education (CPR and First Aid)
- Experience with Quality Assurance assistance and Merology - Bayer Pharmaceutical (Morocco)
Ms. Rachel Mills - Early PreK Teacher
Qualification:
- Certificate- 45 hours Early Childcare (CPR and First aid)
Ms. Sheleise Sentz - PreK Teacher
sheleise.sentz@salamacademy.org
Qualification:
- Child Development Associate Credential in Preschool Development (CDA)
- 45 Hr. Certificate in early Childhood Education
- CPR/ First Aid Certified
Ms. Jessica Hudson - KG Teacher
jessica.hudson@salamacademy.org
Qualification:
- B.S. in Elementary Education (Focus on English and Music)
- First Aid, CPR, Blood-borne pathogens Certified
- SEI - Structured English Immersion Endorsed)
Ms. Suzanne Cordova Marr - Grade 1 & 2 Teacher
suzanne.cordova@salamacademy.org
Qualification:
- B.A. in Elementary Education with a minor in Family studies.
- Level 2 certification
- Completed a 45 hours course in the foundations on 7 basic competencies of Early Childhood
Ms. Jazeena Vahab - Teacher - Math/ Science/ Computer
Computer education
jazeena.vahab@salamacademy.org
Qualification:
- BSc, B.Ed, MS
Mr. Xavier DeLeon - Math/ Science/ Computer/ PE Teacher
Physical Education/ Nutrition
xavier.deleon@salamacademy.org
Qualification:
- BS from UNM (Major in Biology minor in Chemistry)
- Research assistant and fellow experience with various organizations since 2008 (such as Biomedical Research Institute of NM, VA Healthcare system, Albuquerque)
Mr. Max Warsaw - Language Arts/ Social Studies & Science Teacher
Qualification:
Ms. Esra Sidowiy - Arabic & Islam Teacher (PreK and KG Level)
Qualification:
- Bachelor in Law- concentration in Sharia
- Childhood teaching courses
- Tajweed classes
- 10+ years experience in teaching languages to Pre-K to 5th grade students
Ms. Dalal Mehiar - Arabic & Islam Teacher (Arabic Level 1)
Qualification:
- BA degree - a Field Teacher for English (U. of Jordan College of Education)
- 8 years experience in teaching English as a second language (Jorden)
- College diploma in teaching English
- Attended classes for Quran Tajwed teaching
Ms. Iman Babaa - Arabic & Islam Coordinator (& Arabic Level II & III Teacher)
Qualification:
- Bachelor degree in Arabic literature and Morphology from the U. of Umm Al Quraa in Makkah, Saudia Arabia
- Tajweed classes from Makkah school
- Bloodborne pathogen training
- CPR certified
- Teaching at Salam Academy since 2002
- Teaching High School students in APS since 4 years
- Teaching online program in Arabic language and Islamic studies since 2 years through Salam Academy.
Teacher of The Month Award
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Teachers are awarded a gift certificate from a sponsor and a Certificate of Appreciation from the Board.
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Address
Salam Academy
8015 Mountain Road Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Phone: +1 505-888-7688
Fax: +1 505-888-7646
Email: questions@salamacademy.org
Or use our online form.
Office Hours
We can be reached during the following hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm during weekdays. School is closed on the weekends.
For summer office hours, please contact the school.
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