Meet RISE Administration Team
At RISE Academy, our dedicated and highly qualified educators are the heart of our vibrant learning community. Committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic development, our teachers integrate rigorous curriculum standards with personalized instruction to nurture every student’s unique potential. With a shared passion for lifelong learning and spiritual growth, our faculty inspire students to excel academically, grow emotionally, and thrive as compassionate leaders.
Meet the administration team below. See also ECE, Lower School, and Upper School team members.

Moulana Sayyid Dr. Nabi Raza Mir (Abidi)
Board Alim

Sheikh Dr. Salim Yusufali
Dean of Mission

Dr. May Issa
Principal

Muna Abbas
Lower School Vice Principal

Ahmad Ahmadzia
Head of Development

Khatera Anwari
Supervision Aide

Farnaz Behzadpour
ECE Director

Mahdi Falahati
Transportation and Facilities Director

Sarah Hussain
RISE Education System Operations Coordinator

Shahana Mirza
IT Director

Shafia Rizvi
Office Coordinator

Abroo Sabzwari
Driver

Morteza Sadeghiani
Driver

Taymaz Tabrizi, PhD, AMFT, APCC
Upper School Admin and Holistic Wellbeing Counselor

Shaista Yusufali
Middle School Coordinator

Salma Zahedi
Business Manager

Sughra Zaidi
Upper School Vice Principal

Hadia Salak
Lower School Academic Coordinator
Meet RISE Holistic Wellbeing Team

Masooma Akbar
School Psychologist

Mariam Ali
School Counselor

Laila Khan
Holistic Wellbeing Counselor and Coordinator
