STAFF
Our Administration
Ms. Narjes Ahmad
Administrative Assistant
Ms. Ahmad joined Renaissance Academy during the 2015-2016 academic year. She served as a kindergarten classroom assistant for 4 years and took on an administrative role as of the 2019-2020 academic year. She holds a Diploma in Business and Office Practices.
Preschool Staff
Ms. Delphine Phelps
PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR / PK 4 CO-LEAD TEACHER
Ms. Phelps brings along with her 20 years of experience working as a preschool Director in several well – established Preschools in the State of TX. She holds TX Preschool Director License. She has years of teaching experience in the Preschool level teaching students ages 2-5.
Elementary Staff
Ms. Laila Khater
HEAD OF THE ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT / ARABIC TEACHER 2ND GRADE –HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Khater joined Renaissance Academy in 2012. She holds a state of TX Certification to Teach Arabic as a Second Language (ASL). She received her bachelor’s degree from Al Al-Bayt University in English Language and Literature with a minor…..
Ms. LuAnn Bowein
KINDERGARTEN HOMEROOM TEACHER
Ms. LuAnn Bowein Joined Renaissance during the (2017-2018) academic year as a kindergarten teacher. She graduated with honors from Ottawa University and holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is certified to teach K-8 in addition to ESL. Ms. Bowein is an engaged and passionate teacher
Ms. Huda Barhoom
KINDERGARTEN ASSISTANT
Ms. Huda is a parent of 4 wonderful Renaissance Academy students. She came to the United States from Canada where she completed classes in early childhood education. Ms. Huda joined Renaissance last year and offered her dedicated service as volunteer….
Ms. Fayeza Rahman
1ST GRADE ASSISTANT
Ms. Rahman joined Renaissance Academy during the academic year of 2018-2019 as a Pre-K classroom assistant. This year she moved up to the elementary division. MS. Rahman has experience teaching elementary classes with another private school before joining Renaissance.
Ms. Nazia Waheed
2ND-GRADE TEACHER
Ms. Nazia is not new to Renaissance. She has served as an administrative assistant for 3 years. She is originally a trained teacher by profession, Education, and credentials. She grew up and was raised and educated in England before she relocated to the United States to start….
Mr. Abelardo Lopez
3RD GRADE B HOMEROOM TEACHER
Mr. Lopez joined Renaissance during 2019-2020 academic year as a 3rd teacher. He holds a master’s degree in Reading Instruction as well as a bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, Texas. Mr. Lopez has more than 15 years….
Ms. Tanzia Amreen
4TH, 5TH, AND 6TH GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS & 4TH AND 5TH SOCIAL STUDIES
Ms. Tanzia Amreen joined Renaissance during the 2017-2018 academic year. She holds a bachelor’s degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Minnesota. She completed her teaching certificate in 4th -8th Language Arts from the University of TX,…
Ms. Mia Duran
PK-12 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Ms. Duran joined Renaissance Academy at the end of the 2018-2019 academic year. She graduated with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science with an emphasis on all level physical activities. She holds EC-12 Physical Education Certification in addition to 7-12 English Certification. She is a member of several educational ….
Middle & High Staff
Dr. Bradly Button
MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE TEACHER
Dr. Button has joined Renaissance Academy in the spring of 2022. He is a Research Scientist who holds…
Islamic studies/ Arabic and Quran staff
Jilali Kattass
HEAD OF THE ARABIC DEPARTMENT (ARABIC / ISLAMIC STUDIES/ QURAN)
Mr. Kattass graduated with Teaching Certification from the Teacher Training Center in Taza, Morocco. He taught Arabic for nine years in various elementary and middle schools in Morocco, where he focused on the development of Arabic curriculum standards….
Ms. Laila Khater
HEAD OF THE ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT / ARABIC TEACHER 2ND GRADE –HIGH SCHOOL
Ms. Khater joined Renaissance Academy in 2012. She holds a state of TX Certification to Teach Arabic as a Second Language (ASL). She received her bachelor’s degree from Al Al-Bayt University in English Language and Literature with a minor in Education from Amman, Jordan.
Ms. Radwa Salem
ISLAMIC STUDIES, ARABIC AND QURAN PK, KG AND 1ST GRADE
Ms. Salem joined Renaissance Academy during the 2018-2019 academic year. She has several years of experience teaching Quran and Islamic Studies classes in Mosques and Community centers both in the US and overseas. She completed courses in Quran and Tajweed at Al Furqan Academy in Egypt. Ms. Salem excels in making the classroom fun, interactive and age-appropriate.