Meet the educators behind the program.

Ms. Fawad completed her Bachelor of Commerce at the University of Karachi, Pakistan, before pursuing a new career path in education. She went on to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Education Studies and Digital Technologies from Ontario Tech University, beginning her teaching career at Olive Grove School. She later completed her Master of Education in Teaching and Learning at the University of Ottawa. Since 2021, she has been serving as a Junior Kindergarten teacher at Madaniyya Academy. She is passionate about working with young children and takes pride in creating a positive, caring, and engaging classroom environment where students can learn, grow, and develop confidence and joy in their learning journey.

Ms. Abid has been a dedicated member of the Madaniyya Academy team for the past three years. She brings several years of experience working with young children in both Montessori and school settings, fostering a nurturing, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Passionate about early childhood education, Ms. Abid is committed to helping each child develop academically, socially, and emotionally while building a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

Ms. Naz holds a bachelor’s degree with majors in Education, Psychology, and Social Work. She has over 10 years of teaching experience, including six years in the public school system and the past four years at Madaniyya Academy. She creates meaningful learning experiences that nurture academic growth and strong Islamic character through creativity, hands-on activities, and a caring classroom environment where every child feels valued. She is currently expanding her skills by studying Graphic and Web Design, combining her passion for education with innovative design to create engaging learning resources for students.

Ms. Qhassemi earned her Early Childhood Education diploma from Humber College and has over six years of experience working with children. She is passionate about creating a positive, caring, and inclusive classroom where students feel supported, encouraged, and inspired to learn. Outside of teaching, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing sports, and exploring new places.

Ms. Zubaer is an Ontario Certified Teacher and a Certified Early Childhood Educator. She graduated from John Fraser Secondary School, completed the Early Childhood Education program at Sheridan College, earned a Bachelor of Arts degree through direct entry into Toronto Metropolitan University, and later completed her Bachelor of Education at Brock University. Ms. Zubaer has volunteered at Madaniyya Academy since 2019 and worked as a supply teacher in early 2026. She is excited to begin her first year as a classroom teacher at Madaniyya Academy and looks forward to inspiring her students to grow academically, socially, and spiritually.

For the past four years, Ms. Abowath has served as a Grade 5–6 teacher at Madaniyya Academy, where she is deeply committed to nurturing students’ academic growth, confidence, and Islamic character. Known for her dedication, strong classroom presence, and ability to connect with students, she creates engaging and meaningful learning experiences that encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a genuine love for learning. She is passionate about recognizing each student’s individual strengths and considers it an honour to work alongside families in nurturing well-rounded, confident, and principled young learners.

Ms. Fatima has been a valued member of the Madaniyya Academy community for the past eight years. She holds a Master’s degree in Teaching with a specialization in Mathematics and is licensed by the Ontario College of Teachers in the Intermediate and Senior Divisions, with a specialization in Mathematics. She currently serves as the High School Program Coordinator while teaching Mathematics to students in Grades 7 and 8. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and a degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from the United States, where she is a licensed Mathematics teacher. Committed to continuous professional growth, Ms. Fatima is currently pursuing an additional teaching licence in Computer Science.

Mu’allimah Amenah has served the Malton community for over 20 years. She has taught Qur’an and Islamic Studies at Madaniyya Academy since 2020 and previously taught at Malton Masjid for over 10 years. She also teaches adult women remotely. After qualifying as an Alimah, she pursued advanced Tajweed and earned ijazaat in three of the ten qira’ahs; she is currently completing the remaining seven. She has also completed several courses on the advanced fiqh of menstruation and is part of the MyHayd app scholar team. Through the grace of Allah, her journey of ‘ilm continues through her study of Shamail Tirmidhi, the Muwatta of Imam Malik, and other works.

Zubaida Gangat is a dedicated Islamic educator with more than 25 years of teaching experience and a deep passion for nurturing students’ connection with the Qur’an and Islamic knowledge. She completed her Aalima course at Jamiatus Swalehat in Malegaon, India, in 1998 and later earned her Hifdh certification in 2022. Her teaching journey began at Jamiah Banat Manubar, where she taught Hidayaa Thaani and Tafseer of the Qur’an. From 2006 to 2021, she taught Qur’an, Para Amma, Qaida, and Islamic Studies at Jame Makki Masjid in Brampton. She then continued her work in Islamic education at Malton Masjid in Mississauga from 2021 to 2025, teaching Qaida and Nasiha. She currently teaches Qur’an, Amma, and Qaida to students from Senior Kindergarten through Grade 4 at Madaniyya Academy. With decades of experience, she strives to make learning meaningful, engaging, and enjoyable while helping students develop a lasting love for the Qur’an. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to creating a warm and encouraging environment where students feel supported, inspired, and motivated to grow in both their knowledge and their Deen.