Rukiya Issa is a Teacher coach who leads an Islamic school and the founder of Hopeful Muslim Teacher (HMT). She is pursuing her Bachelors of Education(Arts) and aims to empower Muslim teachers to show-up with confidence, clarity and purpose.
She holds a Diploma in Educational Leadership, primary teacher certificate and is also a certified professional life Coach.
Rukiya believes that academics, Teacher mindset, skills and teacher growth are not
only a fundamental part of student success but are also the building blocks to attain a life long impact in building a holistic child.
In addition to leading a school, she runs an online madrasa program with the aim of making Islamic education accessible to all.
She has been recognised for her innovative teaching and learning approaches in all her teaching positions in different schools. Furthermore, her exceptional approach to leading change in Ar Risalah Academy, currently the Principal, was evidently recognised by the School board of Directors.
Rukiya has been engaged in variety of voluntary projects in education like;

- Islamic Curriculum Development at Maahad Teachers' Training College Nairobi, Kenya.
- Lesson Plan Integration Project with Dr Bilal Philips
- Islamic Studies Teacher at Maryam Center, Doha, Qatar.