Our Team

Mufti Rasheed A.

Sr Thasleema F.

Sr Asma Y.

Sr Fatimah V.

Sr Ainy S.

Sr Huma F.

Sr Siham A.

Sr Thasleema

Sister Thasleema Fathima serves as Vice Principal and Grade 7 and 8 teacher at Jamia Islamia Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and brings both industry and educational experience to her role. Before entering education, she worked as a Web Developer for two years, gaining valuable skills in problem-solving, organization, and innovation.

Her passion for teaching led her to serve as an Educational Assistant and in casual administrative support with the Ottawa Catholic School Board, where she developed a strong foundation in student support and school operations.

At Jamia Islamia, Sister Thasleema is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of Muslim learners by fostering an environment of academic excellence, spiritual growth, and character development. In her dual role, she works closely with staff, students, and parents to ensure that the school remains a place of learning, respect, and inspiration, while also guiding her Grade 7 and 8 students through this important stage of their educational journey.

Sr Asma

Sister Asma Yacob serves as Vice Principal and Grade 3 and 4 teacher at Jamia Islamia Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and brings a strong background in both academic and faith-based education. As a mother of three, she values the importance of nurturing the whole child—academically, spiritually, and personally.

Her professional experience includes teaching at Jamia Islamia Elementary School, working as an assistant teacher at Hampton Junior Public School, and serving as a Qur’an and Tajweed teacher at Masjid Bilal. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she is able to engage effectively with students and families from diverse backgrounds.

In her role as Vice Principal, Sister Asma is dedicated to fostering an environment that upholds academic excellence, character development, and Islamic values. As a classroom teacher, she strives to create a supportive and engaging learning experience that inspires students to reach their full potential.

Sr Fatimah

Sister Fatimah is the Grade 1 and 2 teacher at Jamia Islamia. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering and graduated with honours. She is currently pursuing a Master’s degree with a specialization in Artificial Intelligence, Insha’Allah.

She brings over five years of teaching experience, including four years of tutoring ESL students, as well as experience teaching Qur’an and Islamic Studies and working as a substitute teacher for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 2. These roles have provided her with a strong foundation in both academic instruction and faith-based education.

At Jamia Islamia, Sister Fatimah is committed to fostering an environment that supports excellence, character, and a love for learning, while nurturing the spiritual and academic development of her students.

Sr Ainy

Sister Quratulain (Ainy) Shahid is the Kindergarten teacher at Jamia Islamia. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and has ten years of experience in early learning.

This is her third year at Jamia Islamia, where she has the honour of working with young learners during a formative stage of their lives. Teaching Kindergarten is her passion, and she is dedicated to guiding children as they explore, grow, and discover new things each day. Their curiosity, creativity, and enthusiasm for learning inspire her commitment to excellence in the classroom.

Sister Quratulain strongly believes that education is a partnership between school and home. She is dedicated to building this partnership with families to ensure that every child thrives and reaches their full potential in a joyful, nurturing, and productive learning environment.

Sr Huma

Sister Huma Fatima serves as the Grade 5 and 6 teacher at Jamia Islamia Elementary School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and has extensive teaching experience at various Islamic schools across Canada and the United States. Over the years, she has taught Math, Science, History, and Islamic Studies to students from Grades 1 through 8.

In her current role, Sister Huma teaches all core and enrichment subjects, including Qur’an, Islamic Studies, Math, Science, English, Social Studies, Gym, and Arts. Alongside her academic background, she has pursued Islamic Studies through respected institutes and continues her learning with Ribaat Academic Institute.

Her goal is to provide students with a well-rounded education that nurtures both academic excellence and personal growth, while instilling in them a love for learning and a strong connection to their faith.

Sr Siham

Sister Siham Ainouche serves as a substitute teacher at Jamia Islamia Elementary School. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology, having completed three years of study in the field, and brings a strong background in education and technology. She is a mother of three and is fluent in English, French, and Arabic.

Her dedication to community service is demonstrated through her active participation in the Supporting Neighbourhood Caregivers program from 2021 to 2023, earning certificates of recognition for her contributions. She has also served as a teaching assistant in Computer Technology at an Adult High School, supporting learners in acquiring essential digital skills for personal and professional growth.

At Jamia Islamia, Sister Siham is committed to supporting students’ academic and personal development, providing a positive and engaging learning environment as a substitute teacher.

Sr Oumalkaire

Sister Oumalkaire serves as the French teacher for Junior Kindergarten through Grade 8 at Jamia Islamia Elementary School. She brings a diverse academic background, having studied Biology and completed two years of training in Computer Programming. She is currently pursuing a two-year program in Social Relations and Marketing at Université Laval in Canada.

Her teaching experience includes serving as a substitute teacher at Ibn Batouta School and volunteering as a tutor with the Association Pro in Quebec. Passionate about education, Sister Oumalkaire believes that knowledge is the key to life and is committed to inspiring her students to develop a love for learning while strengthening their French language skills.

At Jamia Islamia, she strives to create an engaging and supportive classroom environment where students can grow academically and personally, while also gaining confidence in their ability to communicate in French.