Basira is a Texas State Certified teacher with over 8 years of experience in Islamic, charter, and public schools across the DFW area. She is certified by the Texas Education Agency as an Educational Diagnostician and in Special Education, ESL, and Early Childhood–6th Grade Core Subjects. Before transitioning into education, she earned a B.S. in Finance and a Master’s in Accounting. Basira has taught at the Islamic School of Irving, Manara Academy, Irving ISD, Dallas ISD, and Frisco ISD, as well as Sunday School and Summer Camp at VRIC. She is passionate about serving children of all backgrounds and creating inclusive learning environments.

Sajitha brings over a decade of experience teaching Qur’an and Islamic studies to children and adults, both in schools and online. She holds a degree in English Literature and has studied Dheeniyyath, Aalimiyyah, and Tajweed, while continuing her Hifdh under Sheikha Zeinab at Taysir Education. Passionate about creating an engaging and nurturing learning environment, Sajitha is dedicated to helping students grow in their connection to Allah and the Qur’an.

Rabiya Farooqui is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with over five years of experience working with children and adolescents in both school and clinical settings. She is dedicated to promoting meaningful progress through evidence-based practices and a compassionate, individualized approach.She values collaboration with families, educators, and interdisciplinary teams, believing that the most effective outcomes are achieved through strong, supportive partnerships.
Rabiya's role in the program will be to consult and coach staff on skill acquisition and behavior management of students. She will provide training and support to the team on appropriate interventions to use in the classroom. Moreover, she will create individualized behavior plans to accommodate diverse learners.

Nimra holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Davis, and has several years of teaching experience in preschools, summer programs, and at VRIC Summer Camp. Her background also includes community work at MCC East Bay. With a passion for recognizing each child’s unique learning style, Nimra is dedicated to creating an inclusive and motivating environment for all learners.