Experience

Association of Independent Schools & Colleges in Alberta

• Canada
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President Of The Board Of Directors

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  As President, our Board of Directors look forward to serving all independent schools under the AISCA umbrella. AISCA was established in 1958 and our mission is to promote the general welfare of AISCA and of independent schools and colleges in the Province of Alberta. We strive to support and encourage high standards of education in the independent schools and colleges of the Province of Alberta.

• Board Member, Vice President

  • Sep 2021 - Present



Edmonton Islamic Academy

• Principal

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Principal of largest independent/private school in western Canada. Nearly 1600 students, pre-school - Grade 12. Ranked as a top 3 school in Edmonton and a top 10 school in Alberta for 3 consecutive years. 100% graduation rate and blessed to work with the most amazing teachers, students, and school community.

• Vice Principal of Elementary

  • Aug 2017 - Mar 2018

  Head of Primary section. Includes Pre-K to Grade 6. Responsible for the daily operations of the elementary section of EIA, the supervision and development of all teaching and support staff, and the overall academic achievement and success of nearly 1000 students.



Abu Dhabi Education Council

• Abu Dhabi

• Vice Principal/Principal

  • Aug 2009 - Aug 2017

  Vice Principal of Academics in Al Sadara Elementary School. I am responsible for 850 students, manage and train 54 teachers, and lead the school and community through one of the most difficult and significant educational reforms in middle-eastern history. My most direct role is to ensure Teaching and Learning is optimized. This includes improving learning environments, upgrading current teacher pedagogy, monitoring statistics and data of student progress and teacher performance, and involving all stakeholders in the process of each students education. Other roles include mentoring Emirati Leadership Team on current best practices, leading the development and implementation of the School Improvement Plan, budget management, student discipline, Special Needs Programming, Parent involvement and reform training, staff recruitment, curriculum development, and much more. Show less



The Alberta Teachers' Association

• Canada
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Teacher

  • Sep 2002 - Aug 2009

  I was employed by Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) and worked as a classroom teacher (grades 4-6) for 5 years. During my tenure with NLSD, I had many professional development opportunities, including Morale Intelligence training, Curriculum Planning, Special Needs Education, Reading and Writing interventions, Leadership Academy, and much more. I had a diverse demographic within my classrooms and have plenty of experience working with Aboriginal students. Furthermore, Special Needs, and in particular Educational Program Planning, was a strong focus of mine. As a classroom teacher, I was given many opportunities in a leadership capacity and have always had a commitment to overall school improvement and community involvement. Show less