Principal
Mohamad Camille Mortada
I have been a global educator for over 30 years of intensive school management, and educational leadership experience including teaching, ownership, and directorship of several private schools in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and United states. I have established two international schools and serving as a principal in both private and public schools in over 4 countries. I hold a degree in administration, economical & political sciences.
Throughout my career, I have organized, led lectures, workshops, and seminars in schools and universities centering on holistic education and student centered education experience. My philosophy as an educator is to achieve peace and prosperity through education and transferred knowledge.
Alongside each other, parents, teachers, administration and staff, hand-in-hand, we aim to cultivate Islamic values like, honesty, patience, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and hard work to empower students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and to society. A shared goal to help our students build skills that will enable them to grow, become meaningful contributors to their community and provide them with a sense of personal value and fulfillment.
I look forward to working with you during the year to provide your children with the best possible Islamic educational environment. One that never fails to empower them fosters a community that helps them understand their impact and realize their potential. Your commitment to us is valued and a shared communication strategy is an important part our educational process, with that It is crucial that we work together to fulfill on this vision.
Our unique philosophy, rigorous Islamic academic curriculum, safe and caring environment are standards we hold ourselves to. We believe in excellence and an exceptional quality of education. An everyday experience that empowers students and ingrains their future with growth and continuous learning as they craft a solid foundation for an outstanding future they deserve.
We are one team and one family. Please remember, that my door is always open if you have any suggestion, question or concern.
Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity to educate your children.
I have been a global educator for over 30 years of intensive school management, and educational leadership experience including teaching, ownership, and directorship of several private schools in Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, and United states. I have established two international schools and serving as a principal in both private and public schools in over 4 countries. I hold a degree in administration, economical & political sciences.
Throughout my career, I have organized, led lectures, workshops, and seminars in schools and universities centering on holistic education and student centered education experience. My philosophy as an educator is to achieve peace and prosperity through education and transferred knowledge.
Alongside each other, parents, teachers, administration and staff, hand-in-hand, we aim to cultivate Islamic values like, honesty, patience, persistence, collaboration, dedication, and hard work to empower students to make meaningful contributions to their communities and to society. A shared goal to help our students build skills that will enable them to grow, become meaningful contributors to their community and provide them with a sense of personal value and fulfillment.
I look forward to working with you during the year to provide your children with the best possible Islamic educational environment. One that never fails to empower them fosters a community that helps them understand their impact and realize their potential. Your commitment to us is valued and a shared communication strategy is an important part our educational process, with that It is crucial that we work together to fulfill on this vision.
Our unique philosophy, rigorous Islamic academic curriculum, safe and caring environment are standards we hold ourselves to. We believe in excellence and an exceptional quality of education. An everyday experience that empowers students and ingrains their future with growth and continuous learning as they craft a solid foundation for an outstanding future they deserve.
We are one team and one family. Please remember, that my door is always open if you have any suggestion, question or concern.
Thank you for entrusting me with the opportunity to educate your children.
Preschool Director
Adila Abdussamad
My interest in education was sparked by the journeys of my three children through various schools and academic programs. I was active in my children’s learning as they moved between early learning settings, private schools, public schools, Montessori schools, Islamic settings and non-religious environments. I regularly volunteered in my children’s classrooms and I enrolled in coursework that equipped me to support my children’s learning at home.
Inspired by my initial exposure to education as a mother, I sought formal training and pursued a career as an educator. I supplemented the B.A. I earned before starting a family with a number of meaningful certificates (including the WA State K-8 Teaching Certificate; MEIPN and Seattle University’s Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Certificate; the Early Childhood Certificate; the World Language Teaching Certificate; and the National Administrator Certificate.
I came to the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my husband 29 years ago and it has been home ever since. My husband is enjoying his early retirement after working for a local company as a regional manger. My eldest son is a pediatrician and a sleep specialist in the San Francisco area, my daughter works as well in the Bay Area with a privacy company as an attorney and IT specialist. My youngest son has just graduated from college and is currently working with a local IT company. My hobbies include reading, traveling and spending time with my two precious grand children.
My interest in education was sparked by the journeys of my three children through various schools and academic programs. I was active in my children’s learning as they moved between early learning settings, private schools, public schools, Montessori schools, Islamic settings and non-religious environments. I regularly volunteered in my children’s classrooms and I enrolled in coursework that equipped me to support my children’s learning at home.
Inspired by my initial exposure to education as a mother, I sought formal training and pursued a career as an educator. I supplemented the B.A. I earned before starting a family with a number of meaningful certificates (including the WA State K-8 Teaching Certificate; MEIPN and Seattle University’s Lower Elementary Montessori Teaching Certificate; the Early Childhood Certificate; the World Language Teaching Certificate; and the National Administrator Certificate.
I came to the beautiful Pacific Northwest with my husband 29 years ago and it has been home ever since. My husband is enjoying his early retirement after working for a local company as a regional manger. My eldest son is a pediatrician and a sleep specialist in the San Francisco area, my daughter works as well in the Bay Area with a privacy company as an attorney and IT specialist. My youngest son has just graduated from college and is currently working with a local IT company. My hobbies include reading, traveling and spending time with my two precious grand children.
Supervisor of Student Success
Aishah Jalani
My educational philosophy is "There are two lasting gifts that we must give children; one is roots and the other is wings." I am passionate about Islamic schools. I have been an educator in Islamic schools for almost 20 years. I have an M.A. in Organizational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Administration/Communications. I am Montessori-certified for Lower Elementary and Early Childhood. I am very involved in the larger education community, in my role as an adult education consultant and presenter, I frequently present at educational conferences and at the University of Washington on Muslim-American Families, Understanding Immigrant Muslim Families, and Families of Children with Diverse & Special Needs. Originally from Malaysia, my family and I are very adventurous in nature and we love to experience different cultures through our travels. I am blessed to be a member of the Medina Academy educative community since 2010.
My educational philosophy is "There are two lasting gifts that we must give children; one is roots and the other is wings." I am passionate about Islamic schools. I have been an educator in Islamic schools for almost 20 years. I have an M.A. in Organizational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Administration/Communications. I am Montessori-certified for Lower Elementary and Early Childhood. I am very involved in the larger education community, in my role as an adult education consultant and presenter, I frequently present at educational conferences and at the University of Washington on Muslim-American Families, Understanding Immigrant Muslim Families, and Families of Children with Diverse & Special Needs. Originally from Malaysia, my family and I are very adventurous in nature and we love to experience different cultures through our travels. I am blessed to be a member of the Medina Academy educative community since 2010.
Registration & Finance Manager
Ibtesam Amireh
Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, I joined Medina in 2011. I come from a big family which highly values education. I received my bachelor degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Jordan, and completed my CPA in 2009 after taking few years off of work to raise my children. I worked in the software industry as a software test engineer, then decided to go back to my original interest, which is accounting and finance. When I am not managing Medina Academy’s finances, I spend time with my wonderful husband and our three children. I enjoy traveling, cooking, and long walks on the beach.
Born and raised in Amman, Jordan, I joined Medina in 2011. I come from a big family which highly values education. I received my bachelor degree in Accounting and Business Administration from the University of Jordan, and completed my CPA in 2009 after taking few years off of work to raise my children. I worked in the software industry as a software test engineer, then decided to go back to my original interest, which is accounting and finance. When I am not managing Medina Academy’s finances, I spend time with my wonderful husband and our three children. I enjoy traveling, cooking, and long walks on the beach.
Office Manager - Preschool
Kathy Zubi
I am a native of Southern New Mexico. I have lived on the Eastside of Seattle for the past 21 years. I have an Associates Degree in Travel and Hospitality. I have a wonderful husband from Jordan, and 3 beautiful children, a 15yr old daughter and 9 1/2 year old twin boys. I have been part of the Medina Academy Family for the past 11 years, 1st as a parent, then as part of the PTO, and now as the Office Manager of the Preschool for the last 5 years. I love to read, travel, go camping, go to the beach, and I love to sleep on the weekends when possible.
I am a native of Southern New Mexico. I have lived on the Eastside of Seattle for the past 21 years. I have an Associates Degree in Travel and Hospitality. I have a wonderful husband from Jordan, and 3 beautiful children, a 15yr old daughter and 9 1/2 year old twin boys. I have been part of the Medina Academy Family for the past 11 years, 1st as a parent, then as part of the PTO, and now as the Office Manager of the Preschool for the last 5 years. I love to read, travel, go camping, go to the beach, and I love to sleep on the weekends when possible.
Office Manager - Elementary
Zarine Ali
I’m originally from the warm waters of the Caribbean (sometimes called the West Indies), where I earned my B.Sc. in Management Studies. I’ve been the Office Manager at Medina Academy since 2013. The most enjoyable part of my job is helping all the children and parents at Medina. I love playing games with my family, traveling, eating and cooking great food.
I’m originally from the warm waters of the Caribbean (sometimes called the West Indies), where I earned my B.Sc. in Management Studies. I’ve been the Office Manager at Medina Academy since 2013. The most enjoyable part of my job is helping all the children and parents at Medina. I love playing games with my family, traveling, eating and cooking great food.