Preschool & KG

Sister Kifah is an instructional coordinator for PreK3-1st grade and a learning interventionist for elementary grades. She graduated from San Jose State in 2006 with a Bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development. With over 15 years of experience working with children, she has served as a youth camp counselor, after-school aide, substitute teacher, and lead teacher for the last 11 years. Kifah has been associated with ILM for the past 12 years. Kifah believes that children's experiences during their first school years set the stage for future success. Kifah serves ILM in a different capacity this year.

Hina Asif brings a wealth of experience from her business management and entrepreneurship background, uniquely positioning her as a dedicated teacher at ILM Academy.

Over the past eight years, Hina has been vital to the ILM Academy teaching team. Her diverse experiences have empowered her to guide young children in establishing solid educational foundations and a genuine love for learning.

Hina's exceptional ability to engage and teach students from diverse backgrounds reflects her commitment to helping them achieve their school year goals while making learning enjoyable.

Beyond her professional life, Hina is a devoted mother to four wonderful children and has called Atlanta home for 24 years. Two of her children are pursuing higher education, one at Georgia Tech and the other at the University of South Florida.

Hina's passion for the outdoors is evident, as she cherishes the beauty of beaches and hiking, finding solace in the wonders of nature. Moreover, she has a deep love for baking, which adds a touch of creativity and sweetness to her life.

My name is Sabeen Khan. I am a lead teacher for Kindergarten. I grew up in Houston, TX. I have a Master's in Human Resource Management, a Diploma in Taleem ul Quran, and training in Early literacy skills, the Science of Reading, and Classroom and Behavior Management.

I have been in education for the past 13 years and love teaching children. Over the years, I have worked in different capacities as an academic teacher assistant, examination coordinator, and administrator. I have been associated with Ilm Academy since 2013. I believe in fostering the love of Allah in children by showing gratitude for all blessings of Allah and encouraging observing the world from the viewpoint of a believer. I have three children, two boys and one girl. I love to read and bake with them!