The ACA Board, Administration, School Council, and various other committees within the school, play a major role in ACA’s wide-based operational success. The supporting committees of volunteers do their best to keep the Arizona Cultural Academy moving in the right direction.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for the Arizona Cultural Academy or would like more information, contact us via phone or email at aca.registrar@azacademy.org
Member at Large
Born in Michigan and raised in Phoenix, she attended ASU and was active with the MSA and regular halaqas. She attended multiple deen intensives where she deepened her knowledge of our beautiful religion. She graduated from ASU with a bachelors in Chemistry with honors. She studied dentistry at the University of Southern California and returned to AZ and has been in private practice since 2005. She has four children, one ACA alumni and three more currently students in ACA. She teaches at the AZ School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH) dental clinic, supervises students in patient dental care, and serves on the curriculum committee. She has led our Sacred Sciences committee for ten years and helped develop Girls’ Garden and other programs.
Member at large
Earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Management from Arizona State University. Certified Public Manager (CPM), Arizona State University. Over 20 years of experience in the private and public sector in academic management, leadership and development, and human resource management. Served and Managed School Council at Arizona Cultural Academy for ten years and PTA for two years. Faculty at the University of Phoenix, Rio Salado Community College, and Ashford University. Currently, serving as the Program Administrator of Leadership and Development, State of Arizona
Member at large
Earned Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Accounting from California State University, Fullerton. Earned MBA Business Certificate program via Sallie Mae Inc. Former Sr. Accountant of Employee Stock Options at Sallie Mae Inc. Former Director of Product Management and Marketing Communications at KeyBridge Corporation. Vice-Chairwomen, ACA Umrah Committee. Proud ACA parent of 1 graduate and 2 current students
Chairman
ACA Board Member since its inception in 1996. Vascular Surgeon in private practice in the Phoenix area since 1981and certified by the American Board of Surgery. Former Chairman of the Islamic Community Center of Phoenix and Islamic Cultural Center in Tempe. Proud ACA grandparent.
Member at Large
Has over 15 years of experience in the field of Information Technology bringing expertise from Fortune 500 companies such as WWT, CVS Health, Bed Bath and Beyond, Edison International (SCE), and the City of Phoenix. Cisco Certified Network Professional in Collaboration and Data Center. Earned a Master’s degree in IT Management from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Earned Honors Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, Canada. Proud ACA parent of 2 current students.
Member at large
Holds a Doctorate degree in Innovation and Leadership from ASU. Has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Taught in middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. Worked as an Assistant Principal and then Principal and led her team to become the first AdvancED STEM Accredited School in the state of Arizona, receiving an A+ School of Excellence Designation. Previously served on the Board of the Albanian American Islamic Center.
Board Secretary
Earned Juris Doctor Degree from University of Tennessee College of Law. Former Member of CNN’s White House Unit, White House Correspondent’s Association, and House of Representatives Radio-Television Correspondents. A spokesman for Arizona Muslim Alliance, and a proud ACA parent.
Member at large
Practicing Attorney in the Phoenix Area. Earned Juris Doctor Degree from Phoenix School of Law and Master’s Degree in Taxation from Arizona State University.
Graduated from ACA’s first Senior graduate class in 2006. ACA student since its inception in 2001. Board member of Arizona Muslim Police Advisory
Principal
Has 18+ years of experience in the field of education. Spent 7 years at Cartwright Elementary and 4 years at Summit High School in Phoenix, Arizona. Worked at ACA as a middle school English and Social Studies teacher and an Instructional Coach. Transitioned into the Interim Principal at ACA. Earned Bachelor’s Degree from Arizona State University in Elementary Education with a specialization in English as a Second Language. Holds a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix in Teacher Leadership and Doctorate Degree in Curriculum and Instruction.
Dean of Students
Worked as the founding Principal of Augusta Science Academy in Augusta, Georgia, and Vice Principal of Education at Andalus International School in Saudi Arabia. Holds a Master’s of Arts in English from Arizona State University, Bachelor’s of Arts in Education and English from Alexandria University, and a Diploma of Education and Leadership Management from Notting Hill College in the UK. A certified teacher in Georgia and Arizona.
Facility & Real Estate Director
She is an engineer with a Master’s degree in Business Administration and 20 years of experience running an engineering firm. She was ACA’s former PTA President, School Council, and Board Member. A mother of 3 ACA alumnus, she has been serving the ACA community since 2005.
Coach
Early Childhood Teacher
Pre-K2 Homeroom Teacher
Elementary Arabic Teacher
Elementary Teacher
Quran Teacher
High School English Teacher
Early Childhood Teaching Support
Transitional Kindergarten Homeroom Teacher
Early Childhood Teaching Support
Art Teacher
Elementary Quran Teacher
Grade 12 Homeroom Teacher and High School Math Teacher
High School Science Teacher
Elementary Teaching Support
Pre-Kindergarten (1) Teacher
High School Arabic Teacher
Grade 5 (B) Homeroom Teacher
Elementary Islamic Studies and Quran Teacher
Middle School English Teacher
Grade 4 Teacher's Aide
Grade 5-7 Arabic Teacher
Early Childhood Teaching Support
Grade 3 Homeroom Teacher
Grade 1 Homeroom Teacher
Early Childhood Aide
Grade 2 Teacher's Aide
Math Teacher
High School Arabic Teacher
Grade 6-7 Arabic Teacher
Grade 8 Homeroom Teacher & Grade 6-8 Math Teacher
Boys Coach
Kindergarten Teacher
Grade 1 Teacher's Aide
Middle School Islamic Studies Teacher
Art Teacher
Middle School Islamic Studies Teacher and Admin Support
Kindergarten Teacher's Aide
Grade 2 Homeroom Teacher
Social Studies Teacher
Grade 5 (A) Homeroom Teacher
Kindergarten Teacher
Middle and High School Islamic Teacher and DIrector of Sacred Sciences
Grade 10 Homeroom & High School Social Studies Teacher
Quran Teacher
Safety & Security Officer
Counselor
Principal's Assistant
Custodian
Media Coordinator
Admin Support
Registrar
Custodian
Librarian and Lunch Coordinator
Early Childhood Coordinator
School Nurse
Office Manager & IT Director
Instructional Coach
Event Coordinator
Student Services Coordinator
Facility Helper
Accountant
Support Staff
Human Resources
The ACA Board, Administration, School Council, and various other committees within the school, play a major role in ACA’s wide-based operational success.
Our committees are composed of ACA staff members and parent volunteers.
The ACA Principal and a Board Member are ex-officials (non-voting members) in all ACA committees.