Associate Director and Principal

Sidhra Jakvani brings a dynamic combination of educational leadership, youth mentorship, and mental health advocacy to her role as Principal of Beacon House Preparatory School. She has designed and led classes, workshops, speaking engagements, and other initiatives at organizations across the Chicagoland area, all focused on nurturing well-rounded, purpose-driven youth. With a strong background in youth development and community engagement, she is deeply committed to cultivating an academic environment rooted in excellence, purpose, and faith. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences and is pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her desire to foster a school culture of academic excellence is founded on the belief that student success is achieved through a comprehensive framework—one that integrates a rigorous curriculum, intentional guidance by professionals, healthy social-emotional development, and faith-based values.

Advisory Council

Ustadah Khadija Basith is an accomplished educator and leader with over 16 years experience in both private and public educational settings. She holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from DePaul University and has completed a rigorous two-year Principal Preparation Program at Concordia University.  Khadija has served in various roles throughout her career, including her tenure as an Instructional Coach at Carriers of Light for three years. Currently, she brings her passion for education and community engagement as Director of Enrichment Programs at Carriers of Light, where she designs and leads initiatives that inspire and empower learners of all ages.

Syed Umar Warsi is an accomplished educator and school administrator with a strong background in academic leadership, program development, and community engagement. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Development and a Master of Business Administration, blending educational insight with organizational acumen. Currently serving as the Principal of Madinah Academy of Madison, he leads with a focus on strategic growth, student-centered learning, and nurturing a school culture rooted in values and accountability.

Sheikh Saad Baig serves as Head of School at Al-Rahmah School (ARS) and the Al-Rahmah Nursery (ARN). He has served as Director of Religious Affairs for one of Illinois’ largest Muslim communities at the Islamic Center of the Quad-Cities. He is a seasoned veteran providing leadership for religious-based organizations in areas of guidance, counseling, and academic instruction. He has been a liaison to public schools on issues such as anxiety, trauma, depression, family and child issues, addiction, and transitioning migrant workers. He is a chaplain, resident scholar, and assists with outreach for the Islamic Society of Baltimore (ISB). Sheikh Saad completed his Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Augustana College and a Master’s in Mental Health from Western Illinois University. In addition, Sheikh Saad completed the seven-year Alim program at Darul Uloom Zakariyya University in South Africa in 2008.