Staff by Name
DU Administration and Faculty - 2025-26
Administrative Team
Fatima, Saba
Assistant Principal
AsstPrincipal@dupeoria.org
Mrs. Saba Fatima is a dedicated educational leader with over 15 years of experience at Daarul Uloom Islamic School, where she has contributed in multiple roles. As Assistant Principal, she is deeply committed to cultivating an Islamic learning environment that empowers students to achieve their fullest potential for the sake of Allah.
Her journey in education began as an Islamic Studies teacher, sparking a fervent commitment to student-centered learning and effective instructional practices. Over the years, she has embraced a variety of teaching and administrative positions, including serving as Principal of Daarul Uloom Quran Academy an after-school program focused on Quran memorization and reading.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Mrs. Fatima is an engaged member of the Peoria Muslim community and a devoted mother of three. In her downtime, she enjoys reading and spending quality time with her family. She values the importance of work-life balance and actively encourages both her staff and students to pursue their passions and interests beyond the classroom.
Ahmed, Maha
Academic coordinator
HSAsstPrincipal@dupeoria.org
Mrs. Maha Ahmed is teaching Islamic Studies and Quran/Arabic for middle school and high school and is a teacher in Daarul Uloom Qur’an Academy. She taught Islamic Studies, Computer Science, Art and Character Education the previous school year. Mrs Ahmed holds Bachelor degree in Medicine & Surgery, a Master’s degree in Human Physiology, a teacher certificate in Hafs and Tajweed, and a Certificate in Nooraniyah. Additionally, she comes to Daarul Uloom with five and a half years of past teaching experience, with about 18 months out of those years teaching here at Daarul Uloom.
Quadri, Habeeb
Educational Consultant
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Habeeb Quadri is an esteemed educator, author, and youth activist with over two and a half decades of experience in the field. He is has held various positions, including teacher, principal, and currently superintendent of MCC Academy. In August 2019, his contributions were recognized with the National Distinguished Principal award bestowed upon him by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP).
The Village of Morton Grove and Skokie have honored Habeeb with a “Habeeb Quadri” day in recognition of his invaluable contributions to education and community building. Currently, he serves as a part-time staff member in the Professional Development Program at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education, where he is a member of the Principals’ Advisory Board.
Habeeb’s expertise extends beyond the classroom, having delivered over 1,000 lectures on leadership, education, and youth across the United States and several countries abroad. In 2006, he founded High Quality Educational Consulting, an education consulting firm that has facilitated workshops for the U.S. Department of State, numerous local, national, and international schools and universities in over 10 countries, including Kenya, Singapore, Pakistan, Australia, Qatar, South Africa, and beyond. In addition to his community impact, he has served on various advisory boards, including the Cook County Sheriff Muslim Advisory Board, the Homeland Security Faith-Based Advisory Board, and was invited to the FBI Citizen Academy, where he completed the course. He has also authored five books and written numerous articles on youth, parenting, and education. For his contributions to the Muslim community, he received the Lifetime Educational Achievement Award from the Islamic Society of North America.
Mustaffa, Mus
Admin Assistant
du@dupeoria.org
Chaudhry, Rama
Admin Assistant
chaudhryr@dupeoria.org
Early Childhood

Rajiwate, Fehmida
PreK1 Homeroom Teacher
rajiwatef@dupeoria.org

Shahzad, Iqra
PreK2 Homeroom Teacher
shahzadi@dupeoria.org

Jahan, Noshrat
KG Homeroom Teacher
jahann@dupeoria.org

Mizyed, Rabha
Prek1 Assistant
mizyedr@dupeoria.org

Mosaffa, Shazeda
PreK2 Assistant
shazedam@dupeoria.org

Habeeb, Isra
KG Assistant
habeebi@dupeoria.org
Elementary

Farooqi, Aiman
1st Grade Homeroom
farooquia@dupeoria.org

Umer, Ayesha
2nd Grade Homeroom
umera@dupeoria.org
MS in Education

Adnan, Saima
3rd Grade Homeroom
adnans@dupeoria.org

Shabnam, Nazia
4th Grade Homeroom
shabnamn@dupeoria.org

Diaz de Leon, Carinna
5th Grade Homeroom Teacher
DiazdeleonC@dupeoria.org
Middle & High School

Presseau, Alexis
ELA HS Teacher
maloofa@dupeoria.org

Smith, Shelby
ELA MS Teacher
SmithS@dupeoria.org

Cluskey, Grace
Math HS Teacher
cluskeyg@dupeoria.org

Naffakh, Hiba
Math MS Teacher
naffakhh@dupeoria.org

Maoued, Rania
Science HS/MS Teacher
maouedr@dupeoria.org

Rahim, Saha
Science HS Teacher
rahims@dupeoria.org
ISAQ

Al-Qudah, Khawla
Arabic and Quran
alqudahk@dupeoria.org

Dada, Aqib
Arabic and Quran
dadaa@dupeoria.org

Luteify, Iman
Arabic and Quran
luteifyi@dupeoria.org

Mansour, Zabia
Arabic and Quran
mansourz@dupeoria.org

Sassi, Soukaina
Arabic and Quran
sassis@dupeoria.org

Ghazawna, May
Islamic Studies
ghazawnam@dupeoria.org

Mahmood, Ayesha
Islamic Studies
mahmooda@dupeoria.org
PE/STEM

Brik, Hassan
PE Boys
brikh@dupeoria.org

Fatima, Mubeen
Computers and Islamic Studies
fatimam@dupeoria.org

Zareen, Sumaira
MS STEM
zareens@dupeoria.org

Abdul Aziz, Salizah
HS Electives
abdulazizs@dupeoria.org
Mohammed, Khalid
HS CMS 101
hr@dupeoria.org

Yoeu, Rammagy
HS CMS Advance
yoeur@dupeoria.org
Custodian

Carmella, Maria
House Keeping
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