About Us

Welcome to Makkah International Institute! We are a school committed to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed for success in a global society while staying grounded in Islamic principles. Our inclusive and supportive environment fosters diversity, critical thinking, creativity, and leadership. We prioritize the holistic well-being of our students, providing comprehensive wellness services that address their physical, mental, and emotional needs. By combining education and wellness, we empower our students to become compassionate, confident, and responsible individuals.

At Makkah International Institute, our dedicated faculty takes pride in delivering quality education and guidance. We strongly emphasize community engagement, encouraging students to actively participate in service projects and initiatives that have a positive impact on society. Join our vibrant school community and experience the transformative power of education rooted in Islamic values. Together, let's shape a brighter future, uplift one another, and make a lasting difference in the world.

Mission Statement

At Makkah International Institute, our mission is to empower the community, uplift youth, and promote civic engagement through culturally relevant education and holistic wellness services. We go beyond traditional learning, nurturing personal growth, cultural understanding, and social responsibility. Our transformative educational programs foster intellectual, emotional, and spiritual development, equipping students with the skills and values needed to succeed in an interconnected world. By embracing cultural relevance, we create an inclusive environment where every voice is heard and respected.

Through our commitment to community empowerment, youth upliftment, and civic engagement, Makkah International Institute serves as an inspiring force for positive change. We instill a sense of social responsibility and a passion for service in our students, empowering them to actively contribute to their communities and work towards a more just, compassionate, and inclusive society. Join us on a transformative journey of education, wellness, and community empowerment.

Meet Our Team

Makkah International Institute prides itself on having a highly qualified team that puts service as it's primary goal.

Tariq Abdul-Malik

Director

Tariq is an educator for almost 15 years both domestically and abroad.  He graduated from Morehouse college with a B.S. biology premed. He went on to earn his masters (M.A.T.) in teaching science from Mercer University.  Tariq also has his educational specialist (Ed.S.) in education administration and policy. His desire to teach on the international level led him to obtain his CELTA from Cambridge University so that he could work with students whose first language was not English.     

​Additionally Tariq is a certified teacher, hijama practitioner, beekeeper, journeyman farmer, and an IDEA certified scuba diver.  

Reshelle Abdul-Malik

Administrator

Reshelle is an educator with over 12 years of experience teaching on the primary, secondary, and tertiary level.  She has traveled the world and taught both domestically and abroad.  Reshelle earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Masters in Teaching from Georgia State University.  She has her State of Georgia teaching certification and also an ESOL endorsement and experience in the classroom and administration. 

Reshelle is a Gwinnett County master gardener and loves teaching, spending time with her family and community, and working in her garden. 

Kareemah Culbreth

Secretary

As salaamu alaikum. I am Kareemah Culbreth and I'm excited to join the Makkah International Institute team.  I am originally from, Philadelphia, PA and I am the mother of 3, 2 daughters and one son. 

​I own and operate Another Fine KREATION!, a hand crafted sewing and crocheting of apparel for women, children men and the household. I've worked in the administrative field for several years. I've assisted hospital heads of departments as well as departmental heads of a small, non-profit organizations. I'm a fun-loving, active,  get along well with others type of person and I hope to be a great addition to the team. 

Khadijah Mobley

Ambreen Virani

Hina Khushi

1st and 2nd Grade

AsSalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuh
I am originally from New Jersey.  I lived in Georgia for over twenty years and I recently relocated to Florida.  I left the business world and started my teaching career to stay with my children who are now 30 and 25 years old. 

I homeschooled my son through middle school and realized the online courses were focused on content and not mastery.  Students were expected to complete assignments, pass end of chapter tests and then they were graded.  There was no concern if the student mastered or learned the material.  This motivated me to continue my education in Instructional Design and Development and Educational Psychology. 

I chose Instructional Design to learn how to create online courses and Educational Psychology to understand how learning takes place. My educational experience  taught that learning requires attention, retention, motivation, or prior knowledge.  InshaAllah, I will be pursuing my certification as a virtual teacher and I would be developing apps designed for literacy skills.   I believe ALLAH (sw) has instilled in everyone a natural desire for learning. 

​My goal is to tap into your child’s natural desires that will ignite the learning requirements. Alhumduilillah, for the opportunity to work with Makkah International Institute and I look forward to helping you and your child in their academic journey.

ELA

Math/Science
Ambreen hails from the Windy City Chicago, however, her heart lies in Boston, MA, and so that’s her second home. She is an educator with around 6 years of leadership and 14 years of teaching experience(s) teaching:
  • American Curriculum
  • British Curriculum [GCSE/IGCSE]
  • Cambridge Curriculum,
  • National Curriculum of England and Wales,
  • IB Curriculum,
  • Elementary [PYP],
  • Business English to mainstream students, including those struggling with the English language, learning disabilities, as well as SEN.
​​In addition to that, she is proficient in incorporating differentiated learning to
meet the needs of diverse learners. Ambreen has obtained her Bachelor in English Literature in 2010 from the National-Louis University located in Skokie, IL, and completed her Master in Education from the Northeastern University in 2012.
Assalam O alaikum. My name is Hina Khushi I have 5 years' experience of teaching.  My educational experience includes working completing my chemical engineering degree in 2015. I worked in the food processing industry for 1 year and 1 year in a chemical engineering as a researcher. Since 2018 I have been teaching students online.

Sajeda Islam

Quran/Arabic

My name is Sajeda Islam. I have completed my alima at Banatus Salihaat  in Durban, South Africa, as well as a Tajweed Intensive course from IOU. I am also a certified Hijama practitioner. Teaching Quran and helping each learner reach their potential is one of my passions.الحمد لله  , Allah has granted me the opportunity to teach for the past twenty-five years.

I currently reside in South Africa, Johannesburg. My husband is an Imam and an Islamic scholar (Mufti). I’m the mother of 5 kids (4 of them are Hafidhul Quran, 2 are Alima’s, 2 are studying to become Alim, and the youngest is 7 yrs. old) .  I enjoy cooking, baking, sewing, swimming, horse riding and hiking. 
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I hope and make dua I can continue to teach Quran and bring it into the lives of my students ان شاء. ​

Tahara Serrano

Social Studies

My name is Tahara, and I've been in education since 2012. I started out in the Dominican Republic with a non profit organization, creating Spanish curriculum for students of all ages. I also taught ESL for two years. I moved to Haiti in 2015, and continued building educational programs in French and Haitian Creole. I also continued to teach English and coordinated an after school arts program. 

I earned my Bachelor's in Psychology and Spanish, and have been enthusiastic about the health and progress of people ever since. 
I look forward to spending time with students and parents and getting to understand how they work best according to their gifts. 
I am open and always welcome those who would like to chat further to reach out. In my spare time, I enjoy walking outside, singing, dancing, and reading. 

Salaam alaikum. 

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