About me

As-salāmu ʿalaykum, and welcome.

I never expected that I would one day be in the field of education. As a child, learning was not easy for me. I didn’t know how to read or write until the third grade. I remember always being in trouble—super energetic, often lost in my own world. Many times, while the teacher was talking, I would be off crafting something with my hands instead of paying attention. Flashbacks still come to me: the words on the projector all jumbled, the minutes on the clock stretching into hours.

And yet, even then, I was aware and inquisitive. I loved science, bugs, and the natural world. I was full of questions and curiosity. What made the biggest difference were the very few teachers who saw me, who encouraged me, and who fostered my learning in a way that actually worked for me. Looking back now, I realize what I truly needed was a special approach to learning—one that honored how my mind worked, instead of forcing me into a mold that didn’t fit.

Step by step, Allah guided me into teaching. I started by helping others, then tutoring, then through motherhood I began volunteering. Wanting to stay home with my children, I found opportunities to teach online. Later, I stepped into a private school classroom—and that experience opened my eyes to education in a way I had never imagined.

I remember when I had put my son in kindergarten at the same school where I was teaching. My hope was to help him with his social anxiety and to give him a safe space to gain independence, even though I had always dreamed of homeschooling. But as time went on, I got caught up in the busyness of work, home, and trying to bring change within that workspace. Then first grade came, and I will never forget his face when, right before school was set to resume after winter break, he looked at me and said, “Mama, I don’t want to go back.” That moment stopped me.

It took me back to my own childhood struggles with school and reminded me of everything I had felt as a learner. I was deeply disappointed in myself for keeping my son in a space I knew wasn’t serving his learning. I turned my deep disappointment in myself into determination—to be the best source of education for him and for my other children, just as I had originally intended. That moment became a major motivator for me to strengthen my skills, pursue further training, and devote part of our home to create the Madrasatu AlFaseelah classroom.

What inspires me most today is knowing that every child learns differently. My own story, the students I’ve taught, and the needs of my children have shown me that education is not one-size-fits-all. Every learner deserves patience, creativity, and an approach that allows them to thrive.

Now, with the experiences I’ve gathered—and through my journey of homeschooling—I feel even more motivated to grow as an educator. I am continually building my knowledge in the field and pursuing my teaching license in Special Education and Elementary Education, so I can better serve children with diverse needs. Including ESL learners.

My goal is simple: to create learning that is personal, meaningful, and connected to faith. Whether through Qur’an, academics, or hands-on creativity, I hope to plant seeds that help children and women flourish—not just in school, but in life. Insha Allah