Fouzia Shaikh

Mrs. Fouzia Shaikh has been an integral part of Nur Islamic School of Louisville since 2009. She obtained an Associate’s degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education and holds a Kentucky Director’s Credential. In addition to her educational achievements, Mrs. Shaikh has memorized the entire Quran and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies from Buffalo, New York.

Her extensive teaching experience spans various subjects and grade levels from Pre-K to eighth grade, and she has played a key role in organizing numerous school and community events. Mrs. Shaikh founded the Parent-Teacher Association at the school and successfully led several school-wide initiatives. In November 2017, she was appointed Assistant Director of the Early Childhood Center and was promoted to Director within a year. She also spearheaded the accreditation of Green Tree Academy through Cognia in 2024, making it the first Islamic-accredited preschool in Kentucky.

Currently, Mrs. Shaikh is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership and Learning with a focus on Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education at the University of Louisville. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.