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Tri-Cities Academy
for Islamic Studies
Meet our Team!
Here at Tricities Academy we have a dedicated team of certified teachers and administration staff that ensure a good learning environment.
Sister Zohra
Principal and Educator
Sister Zohra has over 25 years of dedicated teaching experience in Canada. She has a Bachelor in Islamic Studies.from University of British Columbia (UBC), where she also helped develop expertise in meeting the diverse needs of students.
Currently, she teaches intermediate students at a private Muslim school, blending academic excellence with values-based education.
iSister Zohra is a passionate educator committed to fostering growth and inclusion. Throughout her career, she have taught children of all ages and abilities, specializing in special education. Her teaching approach emphasizes empathy, adaptability, and lifelong learning.
Sheikh Ihsaan Newman
Online Educator
Sheikh Ihsaan Newman is our online educator. He has studied the Arabic language and Qur'an in Egypt at Al Madinah International Islamic University in Malaysia. He also studied at The Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia in the faculty of Shariah.
​He has taught at various Islamic institutions in GVRD. He is passionate and dedicated to making students love, appreciate and understand the Quran.
Sister Omnia
Educator
Sister Omnia is Quran and Islamic studies teacher with Egyptian Academy
for past 5 year.
She is a Seniors program coordinator and settlement worker in a non profit organization since 2017. She has a Bachelor Degree from School of Medicine and general surgery from Egypt. I'm accredited as lactation consultant from the International Board Academy of Lactation consultants
Sr Ayesha Sultan
Teacher
Sr. Rabia Ahmad
Educator
KG & Grade 1
Sr. Rabia Ahmad has 12 years of teaching experience, She has studied Arabic for 5 years and pursued Islamic studies as a fundamental subject. She has taught students across various age groups in Pakistan and Singapore, working in colleges, schools, and academies. Her teaching extends globally through online classes, ensuring accessibility and engagement for diverse learners.
She has a Bachelor in Arts and she is a professional practitioner of calligraphy, painting, and crafts, blending creativity with education to inspire and motivate the students.
Br. Hamza Usmani
Administrative Assistant