Sana Banaga
Montessori Qur'an & Arabic Teacher
Employed Since: 8/5/2002 18 Years Experience At School
Holds a Bachelor’s degree. Worked in ACA since its inception in 2001.
She has seen the school grow and improve, and she is proud to be part of the Montessori Program. She has a gentle and calm demeanor that helps sooth children.
Elizabeth Dekkiche
Pre-K1 Homeroom Teacher
Employed Since: 6/1/2007 14 Years Experience At School
Certified through the American Montessori Society and has a degree in early childhood education. She consistently takes many ongoing workshops and trainings to enhance the learning environments in her classroom.
She has been a teacher in early childhood since 2000. ACA has been part of her family for the past 10 years. She is a mother of two ACA graduates and a grandmother of 1. It is a blessing from Allah to teach Muslim children.
Doaa Elsharawy
Early Childhood Teaching Support
Employed Since: 9/19/2012 8 Years Experience At School
Holds a Bachelors Degree in Education. She completed early childhood education training course to be able to work in the early childhood education field.
She consistently takes workshops to enhance her knowledge in her field of work. She is very loving and gentle with children. Her husband was one of the school founders; she has three daughters two graduated from ACA and one still here.
Ayenun Naher
Pre-K Teacher
Employed Since: 4/6/2007 14 Years Experience At School
I am a Montessori teacher and have a Masters Degree, as well as taking many professional development hours in Early Childhood. I have been with ACA since 2007. I have a warm, welcoming personality. I have 2 children who have graduated from ACA. I strive to create the best environment possible for the children. I enjoy working with young children and providing them with a place where they can feel comfortable.
Fadwa Souri
Daycare Teacher
Employed Since: 9/8/2019 1 Years Experience At School
I was born in Washington D.C but I grew up in Saudi Arabia. I moved to America in my 20's. I graduated with a Bachelors degree. I worked as a registered nurse. When I had my first daughter, I took a break and found a passion for fashion design. Since then, it is what I have been doing professionally. I am now a pre-school teacher at ACA.