Guidance Counselors

The Academy takes pride in our support services staff. Guidance counselors are vital part of student life. They help all students in the areas of academic achievement, personal/social development and career development, ensuring today’s students become the productive, well-adjusted adults of tomorrow. They spend most of their time in direct contact with students.

We currently have two Academic Guidance Counselors and two Student Guidance Counselors, here is a little more about them and what they aim to provide our students.

Academic Guidance Counselors Office

Our academic guidance counselors are devoted to meeting the needs of our middle and high school students. In addition to one-on-one counseling. They conduct college advisory classes for high school students that are built in to the student’s schedule.

Our counselors aim to:

Advise students and parents on high school programs and academic curriculum, preparing them for college application and admission.
Help prepare students to enter the dual credit program along with their high school teachers.
Plan and prepare students for college admissions tests, SAT and ACT.
Provide workshops, classes, and special presentations that focus on career readiness and personal development.

More about our Academic Guidance Services

Meet our Academic Guidance Counselors

Mehnaz Kafray received her BA in Secondary English Education and Masters in Educational Leadership with Principal Certification. She is currently the Academic Guidance Counselor and the Dual Credit Coordinator. Focusing primarily on college and career readiness, with over 10 years of experience as an educator, Mehnaz has great motivation to develop academically successful, strong, young Muslim leaders.

If you have any questions for our Academic Guidance Counselor, or wish to make an appointment, you can email her at mehnaz@bhaprep.org or (972) 675-2062 Ext. 102

Ekram Skaik earned her bachelor’s in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) in 2002. She worked as a Social Services Coordinator for a Dallas based nonprofit organization. She is an active community member and has led various youth groups and Muslim Students’ organizations. Ekram is the Academic Guidance Counselor for 6th-10th grades and the campus testing coordinator.

If you have any questions for our Academic Guidance Counselor, or wish to make an appointment, you can email her at eskaik@bhaprep.org or (972) 675-2062 Ext. 122

Behavioral Guidance Counselors Office

Our behavioral guidance counselors offer students and staff a safe and confidential space for social and emotional support. We take the physical, social, emotional, and academic health of our students seriously, and the guidance counselor is one pillar in the support of developing successful leaders.

They also develop campus-wide programs targeted to youth to discuss social and emotional health, bullying, and coping with student life.

More about our Behavioral Guidance Services

Meet our Behavioral Guidance Counselors

Zaira Abubaker was in BHA’s first graduating class of 2002. She earned a bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Dallas along with a teaching certification. She taught in public school, IQA, and BHA for six years and earned her master’s in counseling from Southern Methodist University with an emphasis on play therapy.

If you have any questions for our guidance counselor, or wish to make an appointment, you can email her at zabubaker@bhaprep.org or at behavioralcounselors@bhaprep.org

Zaira Abubaker Guidance Counselor

Nadia Haque earned her bachelors from Louisiana State University in Psychology. She completed a teacher training program and obtained a certification in teaching English as a second language. She has been a teacher for the past 12 years, teaching at varying levels from elementary to university. This is her fourth year at BHA. Currently, she is working on her Masters in Counseling from Southern Methodist University.

If you have any questions for our guidance counselor, or wish to make an appointment, you can email her at nhaque@bhaprep.org or at behavioralcounselors@bhaprep.org

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3145 Medical Plaza Dr.,
Garland, TX 75044

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VISION STATEMENT

“Brighter Horizons Academy is a model educational institution that produces generations of leaders to be successful in this life and the Hereafter.”

MISSION STATEMENT

“Brighter Horizons Academy aims to develop practicing Muslim leaders who are lifelong learners that serve their diverse community and global society as respectful citizens.”