Charlotte Islamic Academy
Charlotte Islamic Academy offers faith-based education in Charlotte, NC, serving Muslim families for 26 years. Our Islamic school provides a complete educational pathway from daycare and Head Start through college-preparatory upper grades. Students receive comprehensive instruction in core subjects—Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies—plus Arabic language and Quranic studies.
Our signature QAIS Program (Quran, Arabic & Islamic Studies) places students in leveled classes: Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Arabic instruction. Students master Quran recitation, tajweed, and Islamic studies while developing strong academic foundations.
Small class sizes, credentialed Muslim teachers, and close family partnerships create a nurturing Islamic learning environment. Charlotte Islamic Academy graduates confident Muslim scholars and compassionate leaders prepared for academic success and grounded in Islamic values.
Meet Our Teachers & Staff
Administrative Staff
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Alaa Alshaikh
Principal
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Muna Nasralla
School Administrator
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Sara Amin
Elementary Curriculum Coordinator/6th Grade ELA Teacher
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Hana Alborno
Front Office Secretary/Art Teacher
Elementary School Teachers
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Ms. Hadeel Alaraj
Pre-K Teacher & Head Start
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Ms. Lina Mubarak
Pre-K Teacher & Head Start Teacher
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Ms. Hala Elhabash
Kindergarten Teacher
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Ms. Hala Atwan
1st Grade Teacher
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Ms. Mona Abu Nadi
2nd Grade Teacher
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Ms. Aqeela Miller
3rd Grade Teacher
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Sarah Rahman
4th Grade Teacher
Middle & High School Teachers
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Ms. Maysaa Khalaf
Math Teacher
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Ms. Rana Issa
Math Teacher
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Ms. Aneta Zajchowska
Social Studies Teacher
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Mr. Usama Ibrahim
Science Teacher
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Ms. Anum Nasirullah
Technology Teacher
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Ms. Samar Salhtaha
Communications/ PE Teacher
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Ms. Nazira Abdullah
ELA Teacher
QAIS Teachers
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Ms. Ghada El Sayed
Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher
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Ms. Aisha Ihdaib
Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher
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Ms. Faiza Masoud
Quran & Islamic Studies Teacher
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Ms. Halima Jaouik
Advanced Arabic Language Teacher/Arabic Coordinator
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Ms. Marwa Amer
Arabic Teacher
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Ms. Nour Nazzal
Arabic Level 2 Teacher

