Team
Spiritual Leaders
Dr. Michael Dann
Dr. Michael Abdullah Dann is a faculty member at Tayseer Seminary, serving as an instructor of Arabic and the Islamic sciences, with a Ph.D. in Religion from Princeton University.
Read MoreUstadha Zaynab Ansari
Ustadha Zaynab Ansari is a full-time faculty member at Tayseer Seminary, serving as a women's scholar-in-residence and dedicated to reviving the Prophetic model of community and training the next generation of Muslim leaders.
Read MoreDr. Hassan Lachheb
Dr. Hassan Lachheb is the founder and president of Tayseer Seminary, holding a Ph.D. in Religious Studies with a focus on the intellectual history and religiosity of Muslims in the Maghreb and Andalus.
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Mussaab Hussain
Knoxville native Mussaab Hussain, an outdoor enthusiast and UT graduate, applies his adventurous spirit to his work as a Practice Management Consultant specializing in business leadership development.
Read MoreUstadh Sean Blevins
Ustadh Sean Blevins is the Vice Principal (7-12) and language arts and history department head at Annoor Academy of Knoxville, bringing extensive experience in education and instructional leadership to the school.
Read MoreUstadh Abdalla Husain
Ustadh Abdalla Husain is a graduate of Tayseer Seminary and an experienced outdoor leadership instructor who currently serves as the Youth Director of the Muslim Youth of Knoxville.
Read MoreUstadh Nadeem Siddiqi
Ustadh Nadeem Siddiqi is a graduate of Tayseer Seminary and serves as adjunct faculty, teaching a course in community activism while also being involved in various local Muslim organizations and businesses.
Read MoreKate Sirianni
Kate Sirianni is a seasoned wilderness guide and facilitator with over 15 years of experience leading trips in the Rocky Mountains, the Southwest, the Pacific Northwest, and Alaska.
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