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Our Team

Meet the team walking alongside your child.

Get to know the leaders and teachers of Fitra School, and find the right person to contact for any question.

Leadership

School leadership

Our leaders guide the school's vision, its academic program, and its Quran program.

“I am honored to work with a passionate and dedicated team that shares this vision.”

Reem Yousef, Founder & Principal
Reem Yousef and Rania Abdeldaim smiling together inside a colourful Fitra School “My 1st Day” photo frame
Fitra School leadership

Reem Yousef

Founder & Principal

  • Educational strategist
  • Entrepreneur

I am the Founder and Principal of Fitra School, an educational strategist, and an entrepreneur. At Fitra, we believe education is not confined to textbooks. It begins by awakening curiosity, inviting deep reflection, and guiding hearts and minds toward purpose. Our vision is to raise a strong Canadian Muslim generation, rooted in faith, confident in identity, and prepared to fulfill their role of khilāfah on earth by leading with integrity and serving humanity with impact. At Fitra, we are nurturing thinkers, leaders, and caretakers of the world, inshaAllah.

Rania Abdeldaim

Academic Director

  • Over 20 years in education

With over 20 years of experience in education, I have had the privilege of serving students with a wide range of challenges and learning abilities. My mission is to support the growth of every student by upholding high academic standards and fostering an environment rooted in Islamic values. I am committed to creating a space where students not only excel in their studies but also grow in their faith and character, InshaAllah. My goal is to bridge the gap between curriculum design and student success, ensuring that each child is given the opportunity to reach their full potential while staying connected to their Islamic identity.

Hadia Katbi

Quran Program Advisor

  • Ijaza in the Holy Quran
  • Master's in Biochemistry, University of Ottawa
  • Over 10 years teaching Quran

I am a Syrian mother and educator with a deep passion for the Holy Quran. I hold a Master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Ottawa and an Ijaza in the Holy Quran, with over 10 years of experience teaching Quran, including as a Tajweed teacher at Cordova Academy, Head of the Quran Department at Abrar School, and a Quran teacher at Al Furqan Full-Time School. My goal is to inspire a love for the Quran in our students and help them connect deeply with Allah's words.

Teachers

Our teachers

Meet the educators in our classrooms. For questions about your child's class, you can email their teacher directly.

Jumana Jabur

Teacher

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, McGill University
  • Qualified Tafakkur program educator

I am a passionate educator with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from McGill University. I have taught at Abraar Elementary and Al Rahma, and I am a qualified educator for the Tafakkur program, which I had the honor of teaching for three years. I believe that the right mindset and a vision for growth in a creative environment are what make a successful educator. Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading and traveling, especially to places with beautiful scenery that connects me to the Creator.

Salma Kamel

Arabic Teacher

  • Certified in The 7 Habits of Happy Kids
  • Trained in the Qaida Noorania method

I am a passionate Arabic educator with a bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Arts, Department of Greek and Roman Studies. I am certified in The 7 Habits of Happy Kids program and trained in the Qaida Noorania method for teaching Arabic reading. At Fitra School, I have taught Kindergarten 1 and 2 as well as Level 1 Arabic, and I bring prior teaching experience from Dubai. I love creating engaging, hands-on lessons that spark curiosity and foster a love for the Arabic language.

Yumna Umer

Math & Science Teacher

  • Master's in Mathematics and Statistics, University of Ottawa
  • Five years of teaching experience

I am an enthusiastic educator with a Master's degree in Mathematics and Statistics from the University of Ottawa. I have five years of teaching experience in multiple countries, teaching math and science to elementary learners and math to middle school learners, and online tutoring helped me become familiar with the Ontario curriculum. Outside the classroom, I love adventurous trips in nature and cooking new recipes.

Jannah Elsayed

Teacher

  • B.A. in Business Law, Minor in Entrepreneurship

I spent most of my school years in Qatar, building a strong Islamic foundation, before moving to Canada for high school and earning my B.A. in Business Law with a Minor in Entrepreneurship. In my classroom, I want students to feel comfortable, curious, and confident to share their voices. I strive to create a welcoming classroom where collaboration and individuality are celebrated, and where students grow in both knowledge and faith, Insha'Allah.

Who to contact

Team Emails

Find the right person for your question at a glance. Not sure who to ask? Write to info@fitra.ca and we will point you in the right direction.

Who should I contact?

  • General questions

    Anything else, or if you are not sure who to ask. We will point you in the right direction.

    info@fitra.ca
  • Admissions, tours & tuition

    Applying, booking a visit, enrollment, tuition, and the sibling discount.

  • School leadership & partnerships

    Questions for the principal and partnership opportunities.

    Reem Yousef, Founder & Principal

  • Academics & student progress

    Curriculum, learning support, and how your child is progressing.

    Rania Abdeldaim, Academic Director

  • Quran program

    Recitation, memorization, and anything about the Quran program.

    Hadia Katbi, Quran Program Advisor

  • Quran Before & After School Program

    This year's schedule and availability for Quran classes outside regular school hours.

    info@fitra.ca
  • Parent Portal access

    Help signing in to the Parent Portal or getting access for your family.

    info@fitra.ca
  • Al-Bayan Bee

    Registration, payment, and questions about the competition.

    info@fitra.ca
  • Careers

    Job applications and joining the Fitra team.

Questions about your child's class? Email their teacher directly. Every teacher's address is listed below.

Staff email directory

Every member of our team has their own @fitra.ca address.

Looking for Reem, Rania, or Hadia? Their addresses are in the list above.

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