Mrs. Sawsan

 As’salam Aleikum ICCI Community, 

It is my honor to continue serving as the full-time principal of ICCI Academy for this school year! This will be my fourth year as the principal of the ICCI Academy, after previously serving as Dean and Arabic teacher along with Associate Principal for two years. My career has been dedicated to education and leadership, including teaching and serving as a principal for two years at ICCI Sunday School, coordinating Arabic curriculum with Dar Alhuda, and teaching with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency, UNRWA. These experiences have shaped my belief that I will always be a teacher at heart.

My educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Arabic and Islamic Studies with a focus on teaching methods, and a Master’s in Education in Teacher Leadership. I am proud to admit we are all life long students, and I strive to instill this same commitment in learning to our students as well.

As a mother of two ICCI Academy graduates, I hold the same expectations for all of our students as I do for my own children. I want every child to excel, grow in character, and pursue their dreams with confidence and faith.

It is my privilege to lead the ICCI Academy and the many talented teachers and students here! My goal is to continue to provide a supportive climate and Islamic culture at the ICCI Academy that is conducive to teaching and learning. By doing so, each student and teacher can experience growth….I look forward to interacting with our community this year! 

Sawsan Alsawi
Principal of the ICCI Academy  

As salamu alaykum everyone!

My name’s Dalal Masoud I am currently the Pre-K teacher at ICCI Academy. I have worked in early childhood as a teacher in a HeadStart program for ten years and then promoted to the role of Side Director for six years. I was also a member of the Board of Education at ICCI Academy for three years and returned as a member recently. I look forward to meeting all the parents and the students and In Sha Allah, this year will be a great start for all! I am looking forward to this great year!

 I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Alliant International University in San Diego. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working as a Student Advisor for International Students at the American Council for International Students and as a Teaching Assistant at Alliant International University. I also gained valuable experience at ICCI during my college years, which makes returning here feel like coming home.

This is my second year teaching the Kindergarten class, and I truly enjoy watching my students grow, learn, and discover the world around them. I am passionate about creating a warm and supportive classroom environment where every child feels encouraged and inspired. I am excited to continue supporting and guiding students in their academic and personal growth at ICCI.

My name is Dina Albarghouthi and I will be this year’s First grade teacher. I have my bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in Business administration. I graduated

from Florida International University. I am originally from Florida and moved to Chicago

3 years ago when I got married. I have taught Kindergarten for 4 years and this will be

my first-year teaching First grade. I took a year off from teaching after I had my first

baby. So, this will be my third-year teaching at ICCI academy. I am excited to meet each one of you within the upcoming days. Throughout the year, it is important to have a strong parent-teacher relationship. If at any time you have any questions or concerns,

please contact me. You can email me at dina.albarghouthi@iccicommunity.org. If you

have any questions or concerns, you will also be able to message me on there. I look forward to having a great year with you all.

 Salam, my name is Ms. Rosa and I will be the 2nd grade teacher at ICCI Academy this year. I have my bachelor’s degree in elementary education and have been teaching at ICCI for 6 years. I look forward to having your children embark  on an incredible journey filled with knowledge, friendships, and endless possibilities this school year.  

 My name is Rouha Masoud and I will be this year's Third Grade Teacher inshallah. I graduated from UIC in 2024 with a Bachelors in Biological Sciences, a minor in Disability in Human Development, and a minor in Arabic. I am currently completing my masters degree in Special Education, and I received my teacher’s license during the summer.  I am also a Registered Behavioral Therapist. This is my second year working as a teacher at ICCI Academy. This year I will teach all subjects including Science, Math, Reading, Social Studies, and ELA for our amazing 3rd-grade students. I plan to make this year filled with activities to broaden your children's academic interests. I look forward to being a part of your child’s adventure this year. Please know that I am here for your child and my door is always open. I encourage you to reach out to me at any time. May Allah SWT make this a successful year inshAllah!

 My name is Tahani Arman,

however Tina is my nickname. I am a licensed teacher with a degree in

elementary education and a math & science concepts minor. I also have various endorsements including general science,

mathematics, and language arts. I look forward to using these skills in the classroom and watching my students grow!

 My name is Mrs. Jasmine Abuali. I have been with the ICCI academy since 2018. This is my 8th year teaching at the academy. I have had the pleasure of working with an amazing staff and great students. I have gained as much as I have given to this establishment. Through my years at the school, we gain continuous training and certifications to ensure we are up to par with classroom management. 

More about myself; I graduated from UIC with an undergraduate degree in Political Science in 2010 and soon after began a career as a college advisor/ counselor. As I was working in the field, I pursued a Master’s degree in Business Administration concentrating in Forensic Accounting from Roosevelt University. As you can tell, I have a passion for learning and would like to reflect this passion into the classroom.

My goal is to ensure that every student has an understanding of the importance of every subject discussed. I will be relating our curriculum to everyday life experiences and connecting these experiences back into the classroom. I believe the best way to learn is through examples.

I am looking forward to spending this year watching students grow through challenges, experiences, and most importantly, having fun while learning.

My name is Ms. Manal Malluh, and I am honored to be your child's English

teacher for the upcoming 2025-2026 school year. It is with great enthusiasm that I

extend a warm welcome to each of you as we embark on this exciting educational

journey together. I am truly excited to commence this chapter of learning with

your child. With a vibrant and enthusiastic personality, I am deeply committed to

nurturing the potential within each student, guiding them toward excellence and

fostering their love for English and literature. Having been a part of the ICCI

Academy community since 2002, I take great pride in being a veteran teacher. My

journey began as the kindergarten teacher, an experience that paved the way for

my subsequent roles. During a two-year sabbatical, I ventured to the International

School of Chouiefat in Amman, Jordan, where I worked as an English teacher.

However, my passion for ICCI drew me back thirteen years ago. I also served as

Dean of students for the past three years. This year I will be handing over this

responsibility to my esteemed colleague, our gym teacher, Mr. Nizar. My

academic background includes a degree in English from Northeastern Illinois

University, complemented by a minor in Linguistics. Armed with this foundation, I

am dedicated to providing your child with a comprehensive and engaging learning

experience.

 y name is Ms. Esra and I will be teaching math for grades 6th-8th. I graduated from UIC with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and a minor in psychology. This will be my fourth year working with ICCI. I look forward to making your school experience an enjoyable one all year long with exciting activities that make learning fun!  with ICCI. I look forward to making your school experience an enjoyable one all year long

with exciting activities that make learning fun!

Hello, my name is Ms. Batoul Mousa. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from Northeastern Illinois University in 2020. This will be my 4th year teaching and my 2nd year teaching science. I previously taught Math and Science at ICCI Academy from 2020 to 2022, and I am excited to be joining you as the Science teacher for 6th through 8th grades this upcoming year.   

Assalamu Alaykum, My name is Mrs. Najat Obeidallah. I'm the Islamic Studies teacher and Quran for this year. I have a Bachelors degree in Science from NEIU. I also have Ijazah in Quran, then I finished my Master's degree in Quranic performance. I have taught as a Islamic studies and Quran teacher since 2006. I worked as an administrator at ICCI evening school. I’m also a Tajweed teacher for sisters at MAS. InshaAllah we’ll work together to see our children succeed.