Principal - Elementary & Middle School
Aishah Jalani
I am blessed to be a member of the Medina Academy educative community since 2011. My philosophy of education is best summed up “To respect, nourish, and guide to fruition the pure nature (fitrah) bestowed by Allah SWT upon every child.” An Islamic school educator since 1998, I am very passionate about growing Islamic schools. My love of learning keeps me a life-long student! I am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Washington’s College of Education. I have an M.A. in Organizational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Administration/Communications. I am also Montessori-certified for Lower Elementary and Early Childhood. Originally from Malaysia, my family and I love the abundance of nature that the Pacific Northwest offers and to experience different cultures through our travels.
I am blessed to be a member of the Medina Academy educative community since 2011. My philosophy of education is best summed up “To respect, nourish, and guide to fruition the pure nature (fitrah) bestowed by Allah SWT upon every child.” An Islamic school educator since 1998, I am very passionate about growing Islamic schools. My love of learning keeps me a life-long student! I am currently pursuing my PhD at the University of Washington’s College of Education. I have an M.A. in Organizational Leadership and a B.A. in Business Administration/Communications. I am also Montessori-certified for Lower Elementary and Early Childhood. Originally from Malaysia, my family and I love the abundance of nature that the Pacific Northwest offers and to experience different cultures through our travels.
Preschool Director
Adila Abdussamad
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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.
Administrative Manager - Elementary & Middle School
Zarine Ali
I’m originally from the warm waters of the Caribbean, where I earned my B.Sc. in Management Studies at the University of the West Indies. I have worked in administration at Medina Academy for about eight years and one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable parts of my job is helping students and families. I love playing games with my family, traveling, eating and cooking great food.
I’m originally from the warm waters of the Caribbean, where I earned my B.Sc. in Management Studies at the University of the West Indies. I have worked in administration at Medina Academy for about eight years and one of the most fulfilling and enjoyable parts of my job is helping students and families. I love playing games with my family, traveling, eating and cooking great food.