Staff Directory

  • Javaria Aziz Abbasi Teacher / Year 3 Team Leader

    Javaria Aziz Abbasi

    Teacher / Year 3 Team Leader

  • Maryam Abbasi Quran Instructor

    Maryam Abbasi

    Quran Instructor

  • Huda Abbasi ICT Support Officer

    Huda Abbasi

    ICT Support Officer

  • Nabila Aissou Quran instructor

    Nabila Aissou

    Quran instructor

  • Fatima Al Shaher Teacher

    Fatima Al Shaher

    Teacher

  • Sobia Alam Teacher

    Sobia Alam

    Teacher

  • Sadia Alimahmoud Quran Instructor

    Sadia Alimahmoud

    Quran Instructor

  • Aziza Alimahnoud Quran Instructor

    Aziza Alimahnoud

    Quran Instructor

  • Fathima Rasana Amanullah Quran Instructor

    Fathima Rasana Amanullah

    Quran Instructor

  • Gurkan Aydinli Maintenance Officer

    Gurkan Aydinli

    Maintenance Officer

  • Fatima Chundoo Quran Instructor

    Fatima Chundoo

    Quran Instructor

  • Sinan Yasin Demir Teacher / Year 5 & 6 Lead Coordinator

    Sinan Yasin Demir

    Teacher / Year 5 & 6 Lead Coordinator

  • Aisha Dhedhy Quran Instructor

    Aisha Dhedhy

    Quran Instructor

  • Kamile Duzgun Office Administrator

    Kamile Duzgun

    Office Administrator

  • Ashir Effendi Teacher

    Ashir Effendi

    Teacher

  • Abdullah Elleissy Deputy Principal Read more

    Abdullah Elleissy

    Deputy Principal

    Born in Australia, Abdullah Elleissy commenced his teaching career in 2001. After completing his schooling locally, he pursued a double degree in Islamic Theology and Arabic Language.

    Upon graduating with his Islamic Studies degree, Abdullah went on to complete a Diploma in Secondary Education, followed by a Master of Education in 2008. His postgraduate studies further deepened his understanding of effective teaching practices and educational frameworks.

    Since joining Darul Ulum College, Abdullah has held a range of leadership positions, from Department Coordinator to Head of School. Alongside his educational leadership, he has actively contributed to various seminars, conferences, and professional development initiatives within the broader educational community.

    Guided by a deep commitment to his own personal growth and to the holistic development and wellbeing of students, Abdullah is passionate about cultivating a culture of continuous professional learning among teachers through the application of educational frameworks and values. His philosophy underscores the interconnection between intellect, spirituality, and pedagogy, striving to be part of a school environment grounded in intellectual curiosity, moral integrity, and positive citizenship.

  • Aisyah Esfandiar Teacher

    Aisyah Esfandiar

    Teacher

  • Riham Farhat Teacher

    Riham Farhat

    Teacher

  • Abdurrahman Gokler Principal Read more

    Abdurrahman Gokler

    Principal

    Mr Abdurrahman Gokler completed his Bachelor of Science degree in 1987 at La Trobe University, later travelling overseas to acquire religious education. Upon returning to Melbourne in 1991, he began his teaching career at one of the first Islamic colleges in Victoria. He taught Mathematics, Science, Religion and Quran Studies. He took on the leadership position of Religious Studies and Quran Studies coordination for several years at the same school. He also completed Intermediate Arabic at Melbourne University in 1994.

    In 1998, he became the Vice-Principal of Darul Ulum College of Victoria. He is one of the pioneers who played a key role in the establishment of the College; developing administrational policies, educational policies and curriculum documents for submission to attain primary school, junior secondary school and senior secondary (VCE) registrations during the school’s growth and development process.

    Mr Gokler completed his Masters in Education at Melbourne University in 2009, specialising in ‘Evaluation Forms and Approaches’. He was promoted to the role of Principal at Darul Ulum College in 2015. He believes in team work, collaboration and continuous improvement. He is innovative and is always prepared for new challenges. Mr Gokler is passionate about working in partnership with teachers, students and parents in raising faithful, successful and compassionate members of the Australian community.

  • Maryam Hamad Quran Instructor

    Maryam Hamad

    Quran Instructor

  • Ashar Hassan Education Support

    Ashar Hassan

    Education Support

  • Hufsa Huma Teacher

    Hufsa Huma

    Teacher

  • Fathimah Farmila Hussain Teacher

    Fathimah Farmila Hussain

    Teacher

  • Yahya Hussen Quran/Hifz Instructor

    Yahya Hussen

    Quran/Hifz Instructor

  • Elanur Zeynep Kayikci Teacher

    Elanur Zeynep Kayikci

    Teacher

  • Humza Khan Teacher

    Humza Khan

    Teacher

  • Sonia Alam Khan Teacher/ Year F-3 Lead Coordinator / Yr 1 Team Leader Read more

    Sonia Alam Khan

    Teacher/ Year F-3 Lead Coordinator / Yr 1 Team Leader

    Sonia began her teaching journey at Darul Ulum College of Victoria in 2013 after completing a Graduate diploma (Secondary Education) from the Australian Catholic University. She is very passionate about educating and supporting the minds of young students as well as nurturing them and actively working towards helping them reach their full potential.

    Sonia is a strong believer of the idea that every child is a capable learner with unique learning capabilities. She aspires to meet the individual needs of students with her flexible teaching styles in order to allow her students to reach their maximum potential. She believes in creating strong and respectful relationships with her students to ensure they feel safe and supported at every moment of their learning journey.

  • Semra Eren Kurkcu Teacher

    Semra Eren Kurkcu

    Teacher

  • Carlie Lees Teacher

    Carlie Lees

    Teacher

  • Parveen Mahmood Teacher

    Parveen Mahmood

    Teacher

  • Ayesha Mansoor Quran/Hifz Instructor

    Ayesha Mansoor

    Quran/Hifz Instructor

  • Nimrah Moeez Teacher

    Nimrah Moeez

    Teacher

  • Yasmin Mohamed-Saeed Teacher /Level coordinator F & 1 (Primary)

    Yasmin Mohamed-Saeed

    Teacher /Level coordinator F & 1 (Primary)

  • Laila Mohammed Student reformative Counsellor / Librarian

    Laila Mohammed

    Student reformative Counsellor / Librarian

  • Mohammed Sabith Mohammed Siham Quran Instructor

    Mohammed Sabith Mohammed Siham

    Quran Instructor

  • Asma Mubarak Teacher (Tarbiyya)

    Asma Mubarak

    Teacher (Tarbiyya)

  • Suad Said Naji Teacher

    Suad Said Naji

    Teacher

  • Letfeah Neshabe Teacher / Level coordinator Year 4-6 Girls (Primary)

    Letfeah Neshabe

    Teacher / Level coordinator Year 4-6 Girls (Primary)

  • Mashkura Niaz Quran Instructor

    Mashkura Niaz

    Quran Instructor

  • Rabiya Ozdamar Teacher / Level coordinator Year 2 & 3 (Primary)

    Rabiya Ozdamar

    Teacher / Level coordinator Year 2 & 3 (Primary)

  • Sohaib Qadir Teacher / Level coordinator Year 4-6 Boys (Primary)

    Sohaib Qadir

    Teacher / Level coordinator Year 4-6 Boys (Primary)

  • Douha Qazi Quran Instructor

    Douha Qazi

    Quran Instructor

  • Lamis Rafei Teacher / Year 2 Team Leader Read more

    Lamis Rafei

    Teacher / Year 2 Team Leader

    Lamis, with a professional social work background, undertook further studies and obtained her Masters in Teaching Early Years. She joined Darul Ulum College of Victoria in 2010, starting as Foundations teacher, then teaching grade 3, 4 and 1. She undertook the position of English and Humanities coordination in 2015 and Y.C.D.I coordination since 2016.

    Lamis believes that the learning of a child is greatly influenced by the thoughts, feelings and attitude of that child. This is why she aims to build a positive rapport with each student, ensuring that all students feel safe, relaxed and happy in class, their temporary home for the majority of their waking hours. She also stresses the importance of parental support and communication with the school in maintaining that child’s positive outlook on life.

  • Raheela Ramzan Teacher

    Raheela Ramzan

    Teacher

  • Siti Ratnasari Quran Instructor

    Siti Ratnasari

    Quran Instructor

  • Hijab Rawasia Teacher

    Hijab Rawasia

    Teacher

  • Muhammad Rizwan Quran/Hifz instructor

    Muhammad Rizwan

    Quran/Hifz instructor

  • Hatice Sari Education Support

    Hatice Sari

    Education Support

  • Rabia Sarikaya Teacher

    Rabia Sarikaya

    Teacher

  • Kayenath Shah Teacher / Team Leader Yr 4-6 Girls

    Kayenath Shah

    Teacher / Team Leader Yr 4-6 Girls

  • Tamara Sukhon School Nurse

    Tamara Sukhon

    School Nurse

  • Shajiuddin Syed ICT Support

    Shajiuddin Syed

    ICT Support

  • Sharifah Qahera Syed Teacher / Qur'an and Tarbiyya Coordinator F-6 (Primary)

    Sharifah Qahera Syed

    Teacher / Qur'an and Tarbiyya Coordinator F-6 (Primary)

  • Nejla (Bushra) Yesilyurt Head of School

    Nejla (Bushra) Yesilyurt

    Head of School

  • Ayesha Yousaf Teacher

    Ayesha Yousaf

    Teacher

  • Afra Binte Zaman Education Support

    Afra Binte Zaman

    Education Support

  • Muhammad Zaman Education Support

    Muhammad Zaman

    Education Support

  • Amina Zeneli Teacher / Foundation Team Leader

    Amina Zeneli

    Teacher / Foundation Team Leader

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