Our LEadership

We are a team of passionate and dedicated educators. All staff throughout our school are EEC certified and have relevant degrees and supervised work experience. 

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Mrs. Walaa Mohamed

Mrs. Walaa Mohamed is the Director of Al-Bustan Preschool, bringing over 16 years of experience in the field of Education. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and a Professional Diploma in Special Education, and is a licensed lead teacher and director through the Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care. With a career spanning 10 years in Egypt and 6 years at Al-Bustan Preschool, Mrs. Mohamed has developed extensive expertise in early childhood education. She is known for her compassionate, reliable, and positive approach to teaching and leadership. Her passion for fostering a nurturing learning environment for young children is at the heart of her work.

Dr. Mona Abo-Zena

Dr. Mona Abo-Zena serves as President of the Malik Academy Board of Directors. Dr. Abo-Zena earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from the University of Chicago and a Master’s from Harvard University Graduate School of Education. She recently completed her doctoral studies at the Eliot-Pearson Department of Child Development at Tufts University. She has accumulated 14 years of leadership experience in both public and private schools and academia.

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