Our teachers.And our staff.
Meet the teachers and staff of Huda Academy, from our early-years classrooms to our Qur’an, Arabic and Islamic studies teachers.
Huffaz on staff.
Eleven people on our staff are huffaz. Our Ijazah program began with Grade 9 in the 2026-27 school year.
Our teachers keep learning through our partnership with UALR, which includes a teacher resident program and professional development training for teachers.
Our people
Faculty & staff.
24 educators and staff across five areas of the school.
- Everyone listed still works at the school, and the spelling of each name.
- Each person’s role is still current.
- Who is missing. The current page lists no Grade 4 or Grade 5 homeroom teacher, no PE or Art teacher, no one listed for Grade 9, and no counselor, vice principal or intervention/academic support teacher.
- The teacher bios document mentioned twice in the intake, so each teacher can have a short bio here.
Administration & care
Leadership & Support 2
Our principal and our security officer.
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Ziad AbdullaPrincipal
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Gary MerriweatherSecurity Officer
The earliest years
Early Learning 5
Our teachers for infants, toddlers, preschool and Pre-K.
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Wafaa Al-JanabiToddler Homeroom
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Najat Ben-YakoubInfant Teacher
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Sally AlhouraniPreschool Teacher
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Regaysha SheltonPre-K4 Homeroom
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Abda KhanPre-K Teacher
Growing confidence
Elementary School 5
Our classroom teachers for Kindergarten through Grade 3.
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Christine LloydKindergarten
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Marwa DardasFirst Grade
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Eman LeeFirst Grade
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Arij KhreiweshSecond Grade
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Mary NewtonThird Grade
Depth & discovery
Middle & Specialty 7
Subject teachers for our older students.
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Zahid Jawed⚑ (to confirm)Science · Grades 4–8
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Nanette ZobkovMiddle School ELA
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Lara AlkhatibSocial Studies
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Kifah IdheilehComputer Science
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Jessica WalkerMathematics
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Izdhar Deeb⚑ (to confirm)Mathematics · Grades 5–8
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Amanda AustinELA & Special Education
- Zahid Jawed: Grades 4–8 still right, now that the school runs to Grade 9?
- Izdhar Deeb: Grades 5–8 still right, now that the school runs to Grade 9?
Faith & language
Islamic & Arabic Studies 5
Our Qur’an, Arabic and Islamic studies teachers.
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Rula Sajideh⚑ (to confirm)Qur’an & Hifz Program
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Raeda BarakatArabic
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Bushra SultanArabic & Islamic Studies
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Aziza Al-SakkafArabic & Islamic Studies
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Anssar QatoumIslamic Studies
- Rula Sajideh: Spelled “Sajideh” on the staff page and “Sajdieh” in the 2019 plan. Which is right?
To reach any member of staff, call our office on 501-565-3555 or email principal@thehudaacademy.org.
Meet the school
Come meet the Huda community.
Families meet us at the enrollment appointment with our Office Administrator. Bring every question you have about our teachers.
Meet usBeyond the
teacher’s desk.
Taught with real care
Let them teach your child.
