THE WELLSPRING SCHOOLS - Key Persons


Assad Nasralla

Job Titles:
  • Head of High School
  • Head of Middle School
As a graduate of Rutgers University, I had the opportunity to concentrate on the biological, chemical, and medical sciences with teaching experience in various subjects of college math and core pre-medical sciences. I realized during my track toward attaining a doctorate degree at UMDNJ, that I wanted to teach in an Islamic environment. I wanted to be a part of an environment which is conducive to the ultimate purpose of life, worshiping Allah.

Ayesha Jashim

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Hina Shaikh

Job Titles:
  • Virtual Learning Teacher
I have been a Wellspring onsite and online teacher for seven years. I enjoy working with children and imparting foundational knowledge needed to make them successful in life. I possess a master's degree in literacy and I am a fully certified teacher. When I am not teaching, I enjoy cooking and baking different cuisines. I love creating different and unexpected surprises in the kitchen. I am very kind, compassionate, and just. I always remain calm and have the ability to listen to both sides of a story before making any assumptions or judgments.

Hira Bokhari

Job Titles:
  • School Counselor

Johura Khatun

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Lina Weish

Job Titles:
  • KG Lead Teacher

Nadia Karim

Job Titles:
  • Virtual Learning Art Teacher

Nagwa Shemies

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Nazema Baksh

Job Titles:
  • High School Student Success Coach
My professional experience includes coaching, counseling, and educating children, young adults, and adults. My education includes a degree in social work. I have worked in my local community hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, and mosques. I am passionate about helping people overcome challenges and bring out their greatest potentials. My interests are learning, creating, and using different methods to understand success. My hobbies are cooking, planning activities, and volunteering. My most excellent satisfaction is when my students are willing to work hard to achieve their personal goals. I am a very understanding and compassionate individual, but at the same time, I take goals very seriously. I am a realistic person. I believe we do not have to change the whole world to make a difference. We just have to change one person at a time.

Sadia Khan

Job Titles:
  • Virtual Learning Teacher
I am an outgoing and approachable person who loves to connect with people from varying cultures. I am passionate about education and strive to enable my students to achieve their full potential by providing a stimulating, nurturing, and challenging learning environment. I love outdoor adventures and hobbies such as photography, reading, jet-skiing, and tennis.

Setara Mollah

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Shahana Olid

Job Titles:
  • Director of Virtual Learning
I strongly believe that every child deserves a world-class education in order to succeed in life. I am passionate about education and strive to be a motivating teacher that encourages students to expand their creativity. I aspire to do this by providing a challenging, interesting, and safe learning environment.

Shahnaz Hameed

Job Titles:
  • Food Service Manager
I am the certified food protection manager of the lunch department at The Wellspring Schools. I have served at the forefront of this department for almost seven years and have utilized my Bachelor's degree in Economics to increase our profits along with the quality of our food. As a previous elementary school teacher, my main passion includes teaching and socializing with children.

Shareefa Khan

Job Titles:
  • Assistant Creative Director / Head of School
I'm the kind of person that sees my cup as half full. I hope my co-workers and students see my optimism as a reflection of my faith and trust in Allah.

Syeda Begum

Job Titles:
  • Assistant

Tashema Sparrow

Job Titles:
  • Elementary Physical Education / Health
  • High School Physical Education / Health
  • Middle School Physical Education / Health
I am an outgoing person who is passionate about health and sports. I like to keep in shape and want my children to know the importance of being healthy.

Wahida Zaman

Job Titles:
  • Pre - K Assistant

Yusuf Ali

Job Titles:
  • Virtual Learning Teacher
I graduated from Queens Borough Community College majoring in Physical Education. I am also a graduate of Queens College where I majored in Islamic Civilization and History. The combination of these two degrees has led me to pursue a teaching career where I am able to teach both physical education and humanities, with a focus on Islamic civilization. I am passionate about fitness and physical activity, reading, and learning and gaining knowledge that is beneficial. I am committed to growing religiously and spiritually. I often read Islamic literature and books in the field of physical education and fitness.