Mr. Ahmed Alhalhali is a certified teacher in the state of Texas, and he has a Master’s degree in Education, Learning, and Technology. He also has many years of experience working with young Muslims on an almost daily basis. He has worked as an administrator and teacher at Iman Academy for the past 8 years, and during that time connected deeply with students, building strong relationships centered on trust and mutual respect. He also strongly believes in connecting Islam to everything we learn and do, as well as enhancing education via technology. Br. Ahmed Alhalhali has also had the honor of serving as the Education Secretary at his local mosque, and has had the chance to organize and take part in many Islamic programs geared toward the Youth with many ISGH masajid in the Southwest Houston area over the past few years. As a father of four children in varying stages of growth, he understands the great importance of weaving Islam into the lives of the youth, and the importance of mentorship and empathy towards them. He strongly believes that our communities should strive to teach our children from a young age the correct Aqeedah and beliefs, and share with them a love for the Prophet (PBUH) and his Companions. Just as importantly, they should be taught aspects of good character, like being courageous, kind, generous and modest. Alhumdulillah, he has gained respect and a second family in his current community, and he is excited for his coming journey as APA’s Dean of Students and Middle and Upper School Islamic Studies teacher, and for all the goodness it will bring inshaAllah.