ASA Staff - Augusta Science Academy

Mrs. Maha Elsherif:

Mrs. Maha Elsherif has been working in Augusta Science Academy since its establishment in 2017. She earned her Master in Arts of Teaching (MAT) from Georgia Regents University in 2014. She is certified as a school teacher by the state of Georgia. She earn a Certificate in School Management and Leadership (CSML) from Harvard University in 2024. She earned two B.A. degrees, Latin and Greek literature and also in Italian Language, from Ain-Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Sr. Maha has several years of work experience as an educator. She started her career in the Henrico County School System in Virginia, from 2008 until moving to Georgia in 2010. While she was earning her MAT degree, she had multiple internships in the Columbia County School System, from 2011 until 2014. After earning her teaching certification and prior to the foundation of the Augusta Science Academy, Sr. Maha also taught in the Columbia County School System from 2014 until 2017. Sister Maha has taught Math at ASA for Grades 1-5 from 2017-2023. Sister Maha is currently the Principal.

Mrs. Neila Gharbi

Neila Gharbi is the Pre-School Teacher at Augusta Science Academy. Sr. Neila began working at ASA in 2022 as the KG assistant teacher and is thrilled to be apart of the community. Sr. Neila has two associate degrees and has had training as an assistant in the Fort Gordon Child Youth Program.

Ms. Hasnaa Raji

Sister Hanaa Raji is the pre-school assistant teacher. She started at Augusta Science Academy in 2025.

Ms. Mariam Alizada

Sister Mariam Alizada is the Pre-K teacher at ASA.

Mrs. Najat Alhajomar

Sister Najat Alhajomar is the Pre-K Assistant Teacher at Augusta Science Academy. Sr. Najat began working at ASA in 2024 and has been apart of the ISA Community.

Mrs. Enas Hasan

Mrs. Enas Hassan is the Kindergarten Teacher. She has been working at ASA since its founding in 2017. She is a graduate of Higher Institute of Cooperative Studies at Cairo University in 1992. She has earned her diploma in Educational Methodology with a major in Education from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. Sr. Enas has taught math to second graders in Egypt after college for two years. In 2002, she began to teach at the Islamic Society of Augusta Weekend School and continues to teach until now. Sr. Enas has lived in Augusta for the past 25 years with her husband and their three children.

Mrs. Sanaa Zaydan

Sanaa Zaydan is the Kindergarten Assistant Teacher at Augusta Science Academy. Sr. Sanaa joined our ASA Team in 2023. Sr. Sanaa has TEFL (Teaching English Foreign Language) Certification.

Mrs. Amal Elmor

Amal Elmor joined the ASA Team in 2022 as the first grade teacher and has taught pre-k for 2 years. Amal is a native New Yorker moving to Georgia in 2007. During her years as an undergraduate student, she was also a Sunday School volunteer at the ISA. Sr. Amal obtained her bachelor’s degree with cum laude standing in 2012. She took several graduate classes and lived abroad for eight years after getting married. Abroad, she volunteered as a tutor for English grammar and comprehension for all grade levels. She returned to Evans in 2022 with her husband and three kids. She was thrilled to return to ISA and to be a part of the ASA staff. She hopes to obtain her masters degree in Workforce Education.

Ms. Walaa Nooreldeen

Ms. Walaa Nooreldeen is the G2 teacher at Augusta Science Academy. Ms. Walaa was the previous first grade homeroom teacher. She has been working as an educator for over 15 years. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. She is well versed in technology and likes to integrate technology in classroom to enrich classroom experience. She developed various Arabic curricula for different levels and different schools.

Ms. Laila Mugahl

Sister Laila is the G3 and G4 Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Augusta Science Academy. Sister Laila loves creating a positive and welcoming classroom where students feel confident, supported, and excited to learn. She is passionate about helping her students grow both academically and personally while making learning fun and meaningful. Outside of the classroom, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, hiking, baking, working out, and reading.

Ms. Geetu Madan

Ms. Geetu is the G3, G4 and G5 Math and Science teacher at Augusta Science Academy. She is a dedicated educator and school leader with 25+ years of experience teaching Mathematics and Science and managing academic programs. Founder and Principal of Holy Step Montessori School with strong skills in curriculum development, teacher mentoring, and creating student-centered learning environments.

Ms. Rawan Ahmed

Rawan Ahmed is the KG & G5 Language Arts and Social Studies teacher at Augusta Science Academy. She graduated from Augusta University in 2020 with a Bachelors of Science in Psychology and has completed 18 credit hours for teaching elementary school. She spent a year teaching English as a second language in South Korea, and holds a TESOL certification. Rawan has been involved in the ISA’s Sunday school program as a teacher assistant as well as a teacher since 2016. During her free time, she enjoys reading, baking, watching shows and movies, traveling, reading, journaling, and spending time with family.

Mrs. Manal Alsayed

Ms. Manal Alsayed is the G1 Arabic and Qura’n teacher for first through fifth grade at Augusta Science Academy. She began working at ASA in 2023.

Mrs. Abeer Alrafati

Mrs. Abeer Alrafati is the G2 & G3 Arabic & Islamic Studies teacher at Augusta Science Academy. She is a mother of two kids who has recently moved with her family from Maryland to Georgia . Mrs. Alrafati graduated from The University of Jordan with a degree in Economics. She has gained much of her experience as a teacher through teaching from kindergarten up to high school level .