Amira Alhiyari - Curriculum Director

Curriculum Director, Inspiring Young Leaders

Amira Alhiyari is a seasoned educator, curriculum specialist, and youth mentor with over 12 years of teaching experience across Islamic and public school systems. As the Curriculum Director for Inspiring Young Leaders (IYL), she brings her passion for student-centered learning and her deep commitment to Islamic values to every program she helps design.

Amira has taught at some of the most respected institutions in the Muslim community, including Al-Salam Day School, where she served as a high school teacher, and Brighter Horizons Academy, where she taught high school mathematics. She also taught at Naaman Forest High School, gaining valuable insight into the public education system and the unique challenges faced by Muslim youth.

Known for her compassionate approach and unwavering dedication, Amira is especially passionate about mentoring young Muslim sisters. She believes in nurturing confident, faith-driven leaders who are spiritually grounded, intellectually equipped, and socially conscious.

At IYL, Amira ensures that every lesson is relevant, impactful, and rooted in both the Qur’an and the Sunnah. Her goal is to create learning experiences that inspire—not just inform—so that every student walks away empowered to lead with ihsan (excellence) and purpose.