About Saturday
School Program
Al-Minhal Academy’s Saturday School Program is designed to inspire young minds with a blend of knowledge, creativity, and spirituality. Students explore the Arabic language, Quranic studies, Islamic teachings, and arts and crafts, encouraging both academic and personal growth.
Our comprehensive approach includes exciting field trips that take learning beyond the classroom. These trips help children connect their education to real-world experiences while building a strong sense of community and faith.
The program runs every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. To get started, a registration fee of $50 per child is required, which will open the door to this wonderful and meaningful educational journey.
Meet Our Staff
Sarah Amer
Principal
Education:
2017 Current
Substitute teacher certified K-12 for New Jersey
1986-1991
B.Sc In Mathematics, Economics, Statistics and Islamic Studies. University of Karachi, Pakistan.
Experience:
Sarah Amer serves as Principal for AlMinhal Maktab Programs since 2022, concurrently teaching Islamic studies at AlMinhal Academy since 2017. Additionally, she has been a Building Substitute for CRMS in Washington Township Public Schools since 2020. With a rich history, Sarah taught English language and Math for grades 3rd- 8th at Army Public Schools from 1993 to 1997.
Khadija Aadil
Pre-School Teacher
Education:
September 2011- April 2013
Studied ESL & English, Essex County College, New Jersey
September 2000- June 2003
Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities (Arabic language), Ibn Zohr University, Morocco- Graduated with honor
Experience:
Khadija is an experienced Arabic language instructor at Al Minhal Saturday School and MACA in NJ.
Bismah Qureshi
Saturday School Teacher
Education:
BS -Stockton University
MS in Data Science -Rowan University
Certification of Scrum Master
Experience:
Bismah Qureshi, a proficient Data Analyst at Rowan University, leverages analytical expertise to drive strategic decision- making in higher education. Additionally, as a dedicated Teacher at Al Minhal Academy for ages 4-5, she cultivates a nurturing learning environment, sparking young minds through creative and engaging educational practices.
Najed Eldurini
Arabic/Quran Teacher
Education:
Arabic Board for Medical Specialization,
Anesthesia.
Associate in applied science, Rowan college.
Experience:
Najed Eldurini boasts over a decade of impactful teaching experience in weekend schools across the United States. Dedicated to fostering a love for learning, she has consistently contributed to the academic and personal development of her students through engaging and effective educational methods.