Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Meet the Team

Ms. Nabila Shiraz

Lead Montessori Educator | Director

Ms. Nabila holds a Bachelor’s degree from Karachi University, where she studied English Literature, History, and Islamic Studies. She earned top position at Al-Huda International in Quranic Studies, Hadith, and Tajweed. She has completed multiple Montessori certifications, including Early Childhood Montessori Training (ages 3–6) from Brookhaven College and an International Montessori Diploma in Lower Elementary Education from the North American Montessori Center (NAMC).

With over 25 years of teaching experience, Ms. Nabila has been the heart of Read Institute of Texas—serving as both our Lead Educator and Director since the school’s founding. Her unwavering commitment to nurturing both academic excellence and Islamic values has shaped generations of students and inspired a thriving educational community.

Ms. Raabia (Afnan)

Upper Elementary Montessori Specialist

Ms. Afnan earned her Bachelor’s in Economics from the University of Texas at Dallas and pursued Islamic Studies at Al-Huda International. She holds Montessori certifications for both Early Childhood (ages 3–6) from Collin College and Upper Elementary from NAMC (North American Montessori Center). With over 15 years of experience in Quranic instruction and Montessori education, she brings a wealth of knowledge, dedication, and mentorship to her students.

Ms. Amina

Montessori Educator | Certified Childcare Specialistger

Ms. Amina holds a Bachelor’s degree in Science from the University of Karachi and has completed specialized training in Montessori education from Collin College. She also holds a Diploma in Lower Elementary Teaching from the North American Montessori Center (NAMC) and has acquired additional certifications in childcare for Montessori classrooms. With over 6 years of experience teaching in Montessori settings, Ms. Amina brings a nurturing, structured, and individualized approach to education—grounded in both academic excellence and child-centered care.

Ms. Jahan Zeb

Early Childhood Educator | Montessori Specialist

Ms. Jahan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education and is certified in Montessori Teacher Training from Collin College. She also earned a certification in Early Childhood Development from Richland College, further enriching her expertise in age-appropriate learning practices. With over 15 years of experience in Montessori environments, Ms. Jahan brings deep insight, patience, and a child-centered approach to the classroom—helping young learners grow in both confidence and capability.

Ms. Sara

Montessori Educator in Training | Quranic Studies Certified

Ms. Sara holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Karachi University and is currently pursuing her Montessori teacher training certification. With over 10 years of teaching experience, she brings both structure and compassion into the classroom. She is also certified in Quranic Studies and is passionate about guiding young learners in both their academic and spiritual journeys.

Ms. Sobia

Montessori Educator in Training

Ms. Sobia holds a Master’s degree in Islamic Studies and Economics from Karachi University and is currently undergoing Montessori teacher training to further enrich her teaching practice. With 7 years of experience, she blends traditional knowledge with child-centered learning, providing a well-rounded educational experience rooted in Islamic values.

Ms. Mariam

Math Instructor | STEM Educator

Ms. Mariam has a Bachelors of Science in Mathematical Sciences and an Masters of Science in Applied Mathematics from the University of Texas at Dallas. She has 10 years of experience teaching Quran and has served as a math professor at Collin College for the past decade. Her academic background also includes two years of teaching physics at the medical school level, making her a well-rounded STEM educator with a passion for both faith and logic.

Ms. Zainab

Quran Instructor

Ms. Zainab is a Hafizah of the Quran and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Jurisprudence from Al-Azhar University in Cairo. She is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering, combining traditional Islamic knowledge with modern scientific education. With 10 years of Quran teaching experience, she brings depth, clarity, and dedication to her work with students of all ages.

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