Eman Elkholy

Principal

For almost 20 years, I’ve been blessed to serve the youth and work in education—a journey that has always felt more like a calling than a career. My path began at Rutgers University, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in English and state teaching certification to teach high school, followed by a Master’s in Instructional Leadership.

For over a decade, I was actively involved with AlMaghrib Institute, where I studied under esteemed scholars such as Shaykh Muhammad Alshareef (rahimahullah), Shaykh Yaser Birjas, and Dr. Yasir Qadhi. During that time, I started serving as a tribal Ameerah, overseeing the logistics of on-site Almaghrib courses. I also served as a Young Muslim (YM) local coordinator, eventually becoming a national coordinator.

Leadership for the sake of Allah found me at every stage, and I embraced it as my purpose and responsibility. Before joining Universal Academy of Florida, I worked across the East and Central coasts, developing curricula that blend Islamic values with English and Tarbiyah. Before I became a principal, I also served as Vice Principal, collaborating with educators and communities to create nurturing environments where students can excel academically and spiritually.

Outside of my role, I’m a proud mother of four, and enjoy baking, family time, and building meaningful connections with those around me.

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Universal Academy of Florida

6801 Orient Road
Tampa, FL 33610

(813) 664-0695

uaf@uaftampa.org

Founded in 1992, UAF is a private Islamic school for boys and girls in Daycare to Grade 12. Combining academic excellence while promoting Islamic understand and practices. UAF aims to produce bright students who are conscious of Allah and who maintain Islamic character and high academic standards.