Islamic School of Irving Faculty and Staff

Dr Leila Kayed Head of School
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1210
leila.kayed@islamicschoolofirving.org
Dr. Leila Kayed has invested 24 years in Education with experience spanning as a Reading Interventionist; Elementary, Middle and High School Principal; Senior Academic Council Member; Cognia Team Member for Global Accreditation & Certification Site Visits; and CISNA Member for Council of Islamic Schools in North America.
In 2012, she was the first Muslim Woman to graduate from NCSU ( North Carolina State University) as a certified Principal and holds a doctorate in educational leadership.
She is a research practitioner and a Visionary Leadership Award Recipient by Maristan, Rabata & TISA .
She is married and has five children ages 22 to 7 years old.
Sr. Shahnaz Chowdhury is a Texas educator for 20 years with experience in private Islamic schools and public schools.
She is in her 12th year serving as a school leader in Islamic school and her 11th year serving at ISI.
Her passion is providing excellent and equitable learning opportunities to Muslim students. She is a strong proponent of STEM opportunities and real-life experiences for students.
Sr. Shahnaz lives with her husband and three daughters in Carrollton for the last 25 years.

Sr. Shahnaz Chowdhury
Secondary School Principal
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1200
Direct: 469-401-8248

Sr. Zainab Coleman
Dean of Academics - Elementary
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1100
Sr Zainab Coleman Dean of Academics – Elementary
Sr Shahnaz Chowdhury Secondary School Principal
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1200
Direct: 469-401-8248
shahnaz.chowdhury@islamicschoolofirving.org
Sr. Shahnaz Chowdhury is a Texas educator for 20 years with experience in private Islamic schools and public schools.
She is in her 12th year serving as a school leader in Islamic school and her 11th year serving at ISI.
Her passion is providing excellent and equitable learning opportunities to Muslim students. She is a strong proponent of STEM opportunities and real-life experiences for students.
Sr. Shahnaz lives with her husband and three daughters in Carrollton for the last 25 years.


Sr Zainab Coleman Dean of Academics – Elementary
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1100
Sr Manar Baker Student Success Director / MTSS and SPED Support
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1201


Irvin Almazan
High School Academics Counselor, College Coordinator
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1201

Fazlur Abdi
AP, SAT, PSAT, STAAR & MAP Testing Coordinator
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1201

Irvin Almazan
High School Academics Counselor, College Coordinator
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1201

Maryam Affandi
Human Resources & Operations Manager
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1203
Direct: 469-493-8909

Mohamed Bounemri
Athletic Director
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1100

Kendra Montemayor
Associate Athletic Director
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1100


Reema Al-Manasrah
Accounts Manager, Finance Office
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1207
Direct: 214-507-0882

Tanzeel Khan
Registration and Enrollment; ISI, HIFZ & Aalimiyah / Records & Transcripts
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1102
Direct: 469-516-7794

Ahlam Lahssini
Admissions and Enrollment and Re-enrollment
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1150
Direct: 469-236-3183

Mouna Ajjaoui
School Nurse; Immunizations and Vaccination Records
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1104

Mahera Talat
Business Office & Administrative Assistant
Work: 972-812-2230 ext 1100
Direct: 469-475-1017