Nawal Elnashar brings over 15 years of dedicated experience in the nonprofit and educational sectors, with a deep-rooted passion for serving students, families, and school communities. As both an alumna and former preschool student of Brighter Horizons Academy, Nawal’s connection to Islamic education is personal, heartfelt, and enduring.

Her professional journey includes a diverse range of roles within school settings, from classroom teaching to leadership in marketing, media technology, special events, extracurricular coordination, and student engagement. She has worn many hats over the years, including High School Teacher, Club Advisor, Marketing Manager, After School Program Coordinator, Substitute Teacher, and Administrative Assistant. Prior to her return to the BHA/ISF community, she gained hands-on experience in early childhood education as a preschool teacher at Kids R Kids.

Nawal’s approach is grounded in a sincere commitment to nurturing the whole child: academically, socially, and spiritually.

Now stepping into her role as Assistant Director at Little Horizons Academy, Nawal is excited to help shape a loving and enriching preschool experience that reflects Islamic values, fosters community spirit, and ignites in young learners a lifelong love for learning and love for Allah SWT. She looks forward to partnering closely with families to support each child’s early educational journey with care, compassion, and purpose.