The heartbeat of MHSC Greater Houston is our dedicated Planning Team—a group of experienced homeschooling parents who volunteer their time to steer our community's vision. We believe in a "by the community, for the community" approach. Our team works collectively to coordinate standardized testing, vet educational resources, and organize local Houston events, ensuring that every family has a support system they can rely on.
Supporting your family’s journey toward academic and spiritual success.
We provide a supportive environment where children grow with a strong sense of Muslim identity and Islamic character (Akhlaq).
Access a network of like-minded families, co-ops, and shared educational tools tailored for the Muslim homeschooler.
We equip parents with the mentorship, curriculum guidance, and professional resources needed to lead their child’s home education with confidence and academic excellence
MHSC Greater Houston thrives on the contribution of its members. If you are a member parent interested in contributing your skills to the Planning Team, we welcome your involvement in building a stronger future for our children.
Martha Lisle, wife and mother of 3, holds degrees from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music and Franz Liszt Academy. She has been homeschooling for over 10 years and is actively involved in the Muslim homeschooling community. Martha enjoys historical fiction, nature walks, and sharing her love of learning with those around her.
Khadija Muhammad holds a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, a Master’s in Management Information Systems, and aa Master’s in Education. A Northwestern alum, she has dedicated years to teaching and currently serves as a math and coding teacher on Outschool. Additionally, she is a Girl Scouts troop leader and a homeschooling mom to three. In her spare time, she enjoys reading quietly outdoors or tackling challenging math puzzles.
Uzma Asif works behind the scenes making sure everything runs smoothly, handling registration and committees. She is a dedicated homeschool educator with over a decade of experience, homeschooling her four children since 2013. She holds a BS in Interdisciplinary Studies (Education) with minors in Math and Reading from the University of Houston. Uzma taught at Brighter Horizons Academy in Dallas and later served as an executive board member of Seattle Muslim Homeschoolers and vice principal of a Sunday school in Seattle. In her free time, Uzma enjoys nature walks, reading, stargazing, and spending quality time with friends and family. She has a deep passion for history, particularly ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, and a love for astronomy.
Pelin graduated from the Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, with a B.S. in Mathematics and earned her M.A. in Mathematics at the University of Houston.
She taught middle and high school math for two years and later spent three years preparing high-achieving students for American Math competitions.
Later, she transitioned to homeschooling with a focus on art and nature-based education. Recently, she became a certified Texas Master Naturalist and now volunteers in nature-focused projects.
Rouba is a dedicated home schooling mother of two young men. In her free time she finds joy in teaching, engaging in board games, and exploring the great outdoors.
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“MHSC offers a supportive and enriching environment, seamlessly blending academic opportunities with islamic values. Its dedicated leadership along with parents create community spirit create a nurturing space where students thrive both intellectually and personally.“
“MHSC has become an indispensable part of our homeschooling journey, Alhamdulillah. The dedication of the moms behind this effort is truly remarkable, as they tirelessly volunteer their time and energy to provide this platform that supports homeschooling families. Over the past year, we've participated in numerous beneficial programs offered or facilitated by MHSC. While it's difficult to list them all, a few highlights include the "Around the World" presentations, shadow puppet theatre, kids' and parents' socials, Eid parties, museum classes, and a variety of field trips.One of the things I really appreciate about MHSC is their initiative to involve parents in teaching and conducting classes for the entire group. This approach brings a variety of workshops and events for members to choose from, making the experience all the more enriching. Through these interactions, my children and I have formed close friendships that we cherish. I absolutely love being a part of this community!“
“Being part of MHSC over the past year has been a truly enriching experience for our family, Alhamdulillah. We've enjoyed participating in the field trips and activities, and it's been wonderful connecting with so many other moms.“
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“Proud to be the part of this community. Long live MHSC“
