Staff

Education:
  • Bachelor degree of Medicine from Alexandria University, Egypt.
Work Experience:
  • One year internship in Alexandria University Hospital.
  • Six years in ORNL Biology division, Oak Ridge, TN.
  • From 2003 to 2010, teaching at Annoor Academy First and Second grades.
  • Currently, AAK Acting Principal.
Amany Shourbaji
Acting Principal
Education:
  • Bachelor degree in Arabic language from Yarmouk University in Jordan.
Work Experience:
  • Seven years of teaching in Kuwait and Jordan.
  • I joined Annoor Academy in 2006, where I’m currently teaching Arabic Language to first grade through seventh grade.
Maha AlOmari
Education:
  • Master’s degree in Education, University of Tennessee, Knoxville. August, 2003.
  • Bachelor degree in Islamic education, University of Jordan, August, 1995.
Work Experience:
  • I've been teaching at Annoor Academy for 3 years. Currently, I teach Islamic Studies to first through seventh grade students.
  • One year training at Knox County public schools.
Taghreed Awad
Education:
  • Attended The University of Tennessee.
  • Received directorship Certification through TN early Childhood Alliance.
  • Additional certification courses through Roane State College.
Work Experience:
  • Annoor Academy Preschool Director since 2000 to present.
  • Annoor academy substitute teacher.
  • Taught with MCK Sunday School program from 1998-2000.
Ghada Ayesh
Education:
  • High School Diploma from Cleveland ,OH.
  • Currently attending Pellissipi State College, seeking an Associate degree in early childhood education.
Work Experience:
  • Taught Pre-k and Kindergarten in Salah Tawfeek Elementary School in      Sunrise, FL.
  • Taught in Weekend Islamic schools in FL and Knoxville, TN.
  • Currently teaching in Annoor Academy Preschool in addition to teaching Islamic Studies to Kindergarten.
Fatima (Rafi’a) Bilal
Education:
  • Seeking a Master in Education.
Work Experience:
  • Currently 3rd Grade Teacher.
Rihanna Bounce
Education:
  • Major in the parallel education program through Pellissippii State and Tennessee Technological University.
Work Experience:
  • Volunteering at Annoor Academy for about four years.
  • Currently full-time Pre-K Staff.
Amira Hamed
Education:
  • Attended the Hashimate University in Amman, Jordan.
  • Associate degree in English language from the Islamic Community College in Amman, Jordan.
  • Received a Certification in Education Methodology from the same College.
  • Received a Certification in Islamic Studies from the same College.
  • Received a Certification in Teacher Training from the Ministry of Education in Jordan.
Work Experience:
  • Three years in Future Pioneers School, Amman, Jordan where I taught English & Islamic Studies.
  • Currently teaching in Annoor Academy Arabic for grades first through seventh, and Islamic Studies for first grade.
Rania Hasan
Education:
  • BA in K-6 Education from Carson Newman College, 2007.
Work Experience:
  • I’ve been the KG homeroom teacher at Annoor Academy for two years now.
Kari Hensley
Education:
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry and Psychology, East Tennessee State University, 2004.
  • K-6 Teaching Certificate, 2005.
Work Experience:
  • Taught at West Elementary, Morristown, TN (6 months).
  • Worked as substitute teacher in Morristown, TN (6 months).
  • Fourth year teaching at Annoor Academy. I have taught Pre-School, Kindergarten, 4th grade, 6th grade Math, 7th grade Math.
Amber Hodge
My Website
Education:
  • Eckerd College BA Russian Studies AA Humanities.
  • Currently, I am enrolled in Grand Canyon University working on M.A. in Secondary Education.
Work Experience:
  • I've been teaching at Annoor Academy for 8 years.
  • Currently, I teach sixth grade - formerly first grade and preschool.
Victoria "Zahrah" Hoffman
Education:
  • High school Diploma.
Work Experience:
  • Taught First grade in Morocco Arabic and Islamic Studies.
  • When I came to America, I taught Arabic and Islamic Studies from my home from 1990 to 1998.
  • I started teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies in Annoor Academy, mainly in Preschool, from 1998 to present.
Khadija Mahdoudou
Education:
  • Post-doctoral studies in Literacy, Oxford University.
  • Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, UT.
  • Post-masters studies in Human Growth and Development, West Virginia University.
  • Master in Education, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, collaterals in Reading and Educational Psychology, UT.
  • Bachelor of Science, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, collateral in Art, UT.
  • Certified Darkness Into Light Trainer (Child Abuse).
  • Certified Grant Specialist.
  • Certified PreK through 8th Grade.
Work Experience:
  • Currently Middle School Lead Teacher.
  • Taught multiple years all subject areas, all grades PreK through University levels across the US.
  • Recognized for teaching - Teacher of Year.
  • Recognized for mentoring - State mentoring award.
  • Served as Administrator at school and University levels.
  • Published author.
  • Presented academic papers and workshops througout the US and internationally.
Sheila Marino
Education:
  • Attended Chattanooga State where I studied Early Childhood Development.
Work Experience:
  • Secretary at Annoor from 2006 to Present.
Debbie Muhammad
Education:
  • Bachelor of Science and Education, Certified.
Work Experience:
  • Currently Middle School Teacher.
Elisha Noe
Education:
  • Master’s degree in Psychology, University of Peshawar, Pakistan.
  • Master’s in Education, University Of Tennessee, 1995.
Work Experience:
  • 1998-present: Annoor Academy of Knoxville, TN. U.S.A.
  • 1995-1998: Substituted in Public schools, Farragut Intermediate, Farragut Middle, Cedar Bluff Intermediate, and Lyndon Elementary, Oak Ridge, TN.
Farida Qureshi
Education:
  • Seeking a Master in Education, Certified
Work Experience:
  • Currently teaching 2nd grade in Annoor Academy.
Billie Watson

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