Maha Hosain has a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Electrical Computer Engineering from Georgia Tech, and 10 year experience in the industry as Mechanical Electrical Engineer. She has 3 years teaching experience as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for Undergraduate level Mathematical Modal Analysis and Thermodynamics.

Mariam Kouyate is Crescent Academy’s front desk manager and teaching assistant with 4 years experience working with young children, before joining Crescent Academy in 2024. 

Laiba Farooqi has been with Crescent Academy since it’s founding in Aug 2023 as the Preschool Teacher. Laiba had previously worked with preschoolers for 5 years before joining our team. 

Samira Jabbar had 27 year experience teaching multiple grades in elementary school, before joining Crescent Academy in Jun 2024.

Samah Akid has completed her studies in Qaida Noorania, and has been a teacher and student for Qur’an Memorization with Tajweed for 5+ years. She is a native of Syria, and fluent in the Arabic Language. She is a long-time member of the Islamic Community Center of Atlanta, and prior Sunday School Teacher as well. 

Imam Kababa is the Imam at the Islamic Community Center of Atlanta and long time resident of the Fayetteville Community. He is a Hafiz-ul-Quran and has completed his studies in Islamic Law from Madinah Shareef.