Principal: Njogou Bah
Mr. Njogou Bah is an accomplished educator and leader whose journey from The Gambia, West Africa to the United States reflects both resilience and dedication to education. Arriving in the U.S. as a high school sophomore, he went on to earn his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Pre-Engineering from Wingate University in North Carolina, supported by both academic and athletic scholarships.
After graduation, Mr. Bah began his career with Union County Public Schools, where he taught mathematics and coached basketball—an experience that deepened his passion for working with young people and fostering their growth both in and out of the classroom.
He later earned a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from Concordia University and has since served in school leadership for over ten years, first as Assistant Principal and currently as Principal. With more than 15 years of experience teaching middle and high school mathematics and 7 years of coaching basketball, he brings a wealth of expertise in both academic instruction and student development.
A two-time Teacher of the Year award recipient, Mr. Bah is also the founder of House of Math Education (H.O.M.E.), a tutoring initiative designed to provide achievement-focused support for students struggling with mathematics. His work continues to be driven by a commitment to equity, excellence, and student success.
He enjoys reading, staying fit and inspiring others to be the best versions of themselves.
Second Grade Teacher: Rashida Munshi
Rashida Munshi has nearly 15 years experience at Dar-un-Noor Academy with a tremendous amount of success. She is inspired by the prophetic tradition that teaching is a noble profession. Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, “Acquire knowledge and impart it to the people” (Al-Tirmidhi, Hadith 107).
Mrs. Munshi is a graduate of Georgia State University were she obtained a Bachelors degree in Business Administration. In addition to her Dar-un-Noor Academy experience, she has worked as a Fulton County substitute teacher for several years.
Middle & High School Department Head: Asiya Little
Asiya Little currently serves as an Administrative Assistant at Dar Un Noor School, where she also holds the roles of Title Funds Coordinator and Middle School Department Lead. In her multifaceted position, she supports the efficient management of administrative operations and plays a key role in coordinating federal Title funding. Asiya is committed to fostering a professional and welcoming environment for all students, staff, parents, and community members who visit the school.
This is Asiya’s seventh year at Dar Un Noor School. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early, Elementary, and Special Education from Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. With over 20 years of teaching experience across various grade levels in public, private, and charter schools, she brings a wealth of educational expertise to her role. In addition to her teaching career, Asiya has served in an administrative capacity at a private Islamic school in Trenton, New Jersey, further enriching her experience in educational leadership.
Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies Team Lead: Hanane ElMastour
A graduate of Sidi Mohammed in Fes, Morocco, Hanane ElMastour earned her Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literative.
Arabic & Quran Teacher: Mouna Soud
Mouna Soud is originally from Syria and has been living in the United States for 31 years. She has dedicated 24 years of her career to working at DNA, in addition to teaching at the weekend school. She firmly believes that every student has the ability to learn and grow, and she is committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of her students.
Coach Abdul-Azeez
Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Khaleed Abdul-Azeez Edwards joined the US Army where he served for several years before being honorably discharged. He went on to study the Arabic language at Ummal-Qurra university in Saudi Arabia. Upon returning back to America Khaleed
went back to school to obtain a degree in education with a concentration in teaching history.
Khaleed Abdul-Azeez also earned certification in teaching English as a second language. He has taught English successfully to both Japanese and Korean students respectively. Mr. Abdul-Azeez is also a Muslim Chaplain in the state of Georgia and teaches Islam to both Muslims and non-Muslims. He regularly delivers the Jumuah khutabah every Friday to inmates
in the prisons. Khaleed Abdul-Azeez has been educating students both young and old for over
20 years.
Sakinah Ali
Sakinah Ali began her career as a PreK–Kindergarten teacher in New Jersey. As a small business owner, she successfully operated a licensed daycare facility for four and a half years, providing much-needed services to families while also employing members of the community, before relocating to Atlanta, Georgia. She was the Elementary Level Leader at Intellicor.
In addition to her daycare experience, she established and managed her own elementary homeschool program, KidSmart. She has also taught at Mohammed Schools of Atlanta, Intellicor International Academy, and now serves as a teacher at Dar-un-Noor School. Over the years, she has taught a wide range of grade levels, including 6th grade, 9th grade, and all levels of elementary education.
Her extensive teaching experience has shaped a philosophy centered on student success both inside and outside the classroom. She believes that learning begins with creating a welcoming environment, which is why she starts each school year with activities that encourage students to build connections with one another.
Sakinah fosters a classroom culture that allows students to explore their individual learning styles and develop their interests. She strongly believes in the power of experiential learning, incorporating hands-on activities and the arts to create a dynamic and engaging educational environment.
