Our Staff  … Our Family

Dr. Hamdy Radwan

Principal

I am Dr. Hamdy Radwan, Emeritus Professor at Winston-Salem State University and former Senior Associate Dean of its School of Health Sciences. Over the past three decades I have served as program director, researcher, and consultant in the field of health sciences, and have published extensively on evidence-based practice. In the Islamic school arena, I had the honor of co-founding Al-Iman Academy (Houston, TX) and both campuses of Al-Huda Academy here in North Carolina, and I chaired Al-Iman School Board at the Islamic Association of Raleigh for several years. These combined experiences in education, leadership, and community service shape my commitment to nurturing a learning environment that is academically rigorous, spiritually uplifting, and centered on student well-being.

Sr. Lamia Hasan

Religious Studies Teacher’s Assistant 

Sr. Lamia graduated from Ain Shams University’s Faculty of Commerce. She worked in Egypt as an accountant at Baby Home School and then later on at Middle East Travel Agency. After immigrating to the United States, she worked at Little Blessings Daycare for two years. After moving to North Carolina, she worked as a substitute teacher for Durham Public Schools for one year then went on to become a teacher’s assistant working with autistic students from kindergarten to second grade from 2008-2015. She currently works as a teacher’s assistant for Arabic and Quran. Sr. Lamia is married and the mother of three children. She also volunteered as a Sunday School teacher of Arabic and Quran. 

Sr. Hekma Mohamed

Grade 4 – 8 Quran Teacher

Ustatha Hekma, our Qur’an teacher, teaches students from 4th through 8th grade with a focus on Qur’an recitation, Tajweed, memorization, and understanding.

She is a dedicated and experienced Qur’an teacher who has completed the memorization of the entire Qur’an and holds multiple Ijazahs with Sanad connected to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. With over 30 years of experience teaching Qur’an, Tajweed, and Arabic, she brings deep knowledge and a nurturing approach to the classroom. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Qur’anic Performance at the American Open University.

Ustatha Hekma also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Alexandria University in Egypt, is certified in the Nourania method, and has an Early Childhood Credential from Wake Technical Community College.

Since 2012, she has been a valued teacher at Al-Huda Academy, where she inspires students to recite the Qur’an with accuracy, reflect on its meanings, and build a lifelong love for the Book of Allah.

Sr. Randa Abdelmagid

Sister Randa is our ELA teacher for elementary classes. This is her second year at Alhuda Academy. She has a doctorate in Instructional Design and Technology (Curriculum and Instruction). She also has a Management/Business background in addition to a certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (CELTA). Ms. Abdelmagid worked in various educational settings overseas and in the United States. “The best of charity is when a Muslim gains knowledge, then teaches it to other “Muslims”  These Prophetic Sayings encourage Muslims to seek and disseminate knowledge. She is hoping that she can help the students excel and instill the love of learning in them to become successful Muslim role models for generations to come. Ms. Abdelmagid is from Sudan and lives with her husband and teenage daughter. She also has 2 step-sons and 4 grandchildren. She  enjoys traveling, reading, learning  and implementing new technologies, as well as organizing community and educational events.

Sr. Chahrazed Kadri

Sister Chahrazed is our Kindergarten teacher. This is her third year at Al Huda Academy.
She is from Algeria and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Oran. She is married and a mom of three wonderful children; two lovely girls and a boy who loves playing soccer. In her leisure time, she loves baking.In addition, Chahrazed likes to travel to new places worldwide.
She has a true passion for working with our youngest Muslim learners!! Helping each child progress in all areas of their development is a challenge that she is honored to accept daily.
She looks forward inshaAllah to working together with you as partners in your child’s growth and development!

Sr. Sumble Shahid

Sister Sumble is a passionate educator and coordinator with over a decade of experience in enhancing teaching efficiency, student engagement, and academic success. Originally from Pakistan, she holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specialization in Teacher Training from Allama Iqbal Open University.

Alhamdulillah, a proud mother of four, including two sons who are Huffaz-e-Quran. She brings both professional expertise and a deep commitment to Islamic education. With a background in leadership roles at institutions like.The Educators, Grammar School, Beacon House and Allied School system. She is dedicated to fostering holistic growth in students. She looks forward to collaborating with parents and the Al Huda Academy community to nurture young minds, inshaAllah. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family and contributing to educational and community initiatives.

Sr. Tafwiza Sabah Ansari

Sister Tafwiza is our Grade 4 Teacher Assistant(TA). This is her first year at Al-Huda Academy & excited to be part of this academy.
Originally from India, She holds a Bachelor Degree from India and in 2022 she completed a 4 years Diploma in Islamic Education (Taleem Al Quran) from Al-Huda Int’l Institute of Education, USA.
She also holds Substitute Effective Teacher Training Certificate, Wake Tech, Raleigh NC.

She has around 2 years of Substitute teaching experience at Madinah Quran Youth Center (MQYC), Raleigh.
She is married and has two High school going boys.
She is a passionate and dedicated teacher who builds positive relationships with students and inspires students to achieve their goals.

Sr. Ghofran Ahmad

This is Sister Ghofran’s third year working at Al Huda Academy as a 2 Grade teacher Assistant.

She graduated with a diploma in mathematics and science from her native country Iraq in 2007. She likes to volunteer on weekends in the masjid. She is a mother to two amazing sons and one lovely daughter. Her hobbies are cooking, especially baking desserts. She is looking forward to another year filled with growth and learning.

Sr. Maab Aldulimy

Sister Maab holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from NC State University and brings a strong foundation in both the sciences and education to her role as Fourth Grade Homeroom Teacher at Al-Huda Academy. She has professional experience as a research assistant at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where she supported high-throughput toxicology screening projects and gained expertise in data analysis and laboratory instruction.

In addition to her scientific background, Maab has extensive teaching and mentorship experience. She has worked as a biochemistry lab teaching assistant, served as a student ambassador, and taught Arabic to children in multiple Sunday schools. Fluent in both English and Arabic, Maab is passionate about fostering curiosity, academic excellence, and Islamic values in her students. She believes in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment that nurtures each child’s potential both inside and outside the classroom.

Sr. Tabassum Sultana

Sister Tabassum lives in Durham, NC. This is her  Fourth year working  at Al huda Academy Durham Campus .This year she will be teaching Grade 5 Math and  Grades  5-8  Science teacher. She is originally from India. She  holds a Master’s  Degree in Commerce    (M.Com) from Osmania  University. Her journey  has included  work as a Human Resource Manager, Accountant as well as  3 years of teaching  at Alhuda academy . Alhumdulilah  Sr.Tabassum is married and has four children and is a part of  Al Huda Academy Family. She started teaching  in 2022. She  is passionate about Math and Science and dedicated to fostering a love for these subjects in students.

Her goal is to create  a positive, engaging environment where every student feels valued and inspired to excel. She is thankful  to Allah SWT  for all the blessings. She is excited and confident to make this a  successful and enjoyable year for your child and  look forward to working together to help them thrive in Math and Science.