Mrs. Elizabeth Zahdan:  has a Bachelor Degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor
Degree in Psychology from Chicago State University.  Mrs. Zahdan worked with many
private schools and centers (Aqsa High School, Universal School, Salaam Center,
Illinois Public Services, and Siddiqi Weekend School) as a teacher for math, physics,
religion studies, and Arabic Language for all grades.  

Mrs. Zahdan has established Furqan Academy in Bolingbrook, Illinois, and Peace
Academy in Dallas, Texas.   
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Mrs. Zahdan has joined the Principal of Annur Islamic School in Schenectady, New
York, in restructuring the school by getting it nationally accredited by AdvencED and
CICNA (Pre-K, Elementary, and middle school) for both secular and Islamic education.  
Mrs. Zahdan is making a new contribution to the community at large by establishing a
new learning center, Bright Hope Center with all educational and humanitarian
services.