PAWS Staff
Afaf Ali
Director
Hala Almobayed
Administrator
Assalamualaikum,
My name is Hala Almobayed, and I serve as the School Administrator. I am currently pursuing a degree in Fashion Design and bring prior experience as an administrator at Dar Alquraan Private School. In addition, I have worked closely with children between the ages of five and ten, teaching the Arabic language at a private school in Turkey.
I am honored to be part of the PAWS team and committed to supporting our school community. I wish you and your children a successful, positive, and enriching school year, and I look forward to working with and assisting you all.
Hasina Noorzoy
Administrator
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My name is Hasina Noorzoy and I am one of the administrators at Pillars Academy Weekend School. I have been at Pillars since 2015. I have a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Studies from California State University of Long Beach and my Master Teachers Permit through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Department. I have been working at public schools and private schools since 2004. I have three beautiful children. In my free time I enjoy reading, hiking in nature, picnicking by the beach, road trips and spending time with my family. What I enjoy the most at Pillars Academy Weekend School is the loving and caring atmosphere. I look forward to working with all of you and your children to ensure a safe, fun, and educational environment.
Amani Chalati
Teacher
Kawthar El-Itani
Teacher
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Fayha Koja
Teacher
Dear PAWS Families, I want to extend to you and your children my warmest welcome into our Pillars Weekend School (PAWS). My name is Ms. Amani Abdulbaki Chalati. I have been in the Early Childhood education field for 18 years. I am certified as an early childhood and school age educator. I have worked with children from the ages of 2-years-old to 13-year-olds as a teacher, lead teacher, supervisor, and director. I worked in the USA and abroad teaching all subjects and this added to my experience a great deal. I also enjoy spending time reading, exercising, and spending time with my 19-year-old daughter Sha'am. I love traveling, learning, and speaking new languages. One of my goals through my job is to help your children discover their individuality and work alongside them to maximize it.
Salam, I'm a passionate educator with a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from the Lebanese University, along with a prestigious Cambridge Certificate in teaching English Language to Adults and speakers of other languages (CELTA).
I've had the pleasure of teaching elementary and intermediate classes in Lebanon and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As an educator, my top priority is creating a warm and inclusive learning environment where every student feels valued and supported. I wholeheartedly believe in the amazing impact of education and strive to inspire my students to reach their full potential.
My focus is on nurturing a love of learning and developing critical thinking skills, and I'm always eager to grow professionally to provide the best possible education for my students.
Assalamu Alaikum, my name is Fayha Koja. I am a mother of three handsome young men—Ameen, Nour, and Bayan—and a grandmother to two beautiful girls, Amary and Samera. My educational background includes a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Child Development units, CSET for Single Subject Arabic (Subtests I and II), and a Montessori Diploma (IAPM). I have had the pleasure of teaching Arabic Language, Deen, and Qur’an from 1997 to 2013, and it is an honor to now be your child’s Arabic teacher. I would like to warmly welcome you to a wonderful Weekend School year and am looking forward to an exciting new beginning. I have high hopes and great expectations for this class, and with your support, I aim to make this year a joyful, productive, and meaningful learning experience for your child. My vision is to help each child develop a confident and faithful Muslim identity, and my goal is to empower students to love and enjoy the language of the Qur’an. I look forward to the opportunity to meet you.
Asamaa
Teacher
Muotaa
Teacher
