Lexington

Universal

Academy

Leadership – Unity – Accountability

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Our Facilities

We are blessed to have a large two-story school building with 22,000 sq/ft of space.

Our facility includes:

  • 18 classrooms
  • Science lab for middle school
  • Media lab 
  • Mussalla (prayer hall) for the prayer congregations
  • Multi-purpose room (with a kitchenette)  for lunch and recess
  • Teacher’s Lounge
  • A Pre-K outdoor playground 
  • A large elementary outdoor playground 
  • Gymnasium with full size basketball and Volleyball courts
Our Mission

“Develop exemplary students who are enriched with knowledge and balanced character based on Islamic Values.”

OUR VISION

“Equip our students with a firm, God- centered foundation of values and a high standard of academic excellence. Provide the Islamic environment that caters to the betterment of self, family, community, and humanity.”

Lexington Universal Academy strives to accomplish this mission by following researched based best practices, and the human and social values espoused in the teaching of Islamic beliefs.  These core values are encompassed in our institution acronym:

Meet Our Team
Our Admin Team
  • Andy Mirhaj

    Andy Mirhaj

    Principal

    amirhaj@luaky.org   Mr. Andy Mirhaj is an experienced educational leader with more than 20 years of service in school administration. Throughout his career, he has served in leadership positions- including…

  • Haitham Issa

    Haitham Issa

    Interim Islamic Director

    hissa@luaky.org   As a founding member of the Islamic Society of Central Kentucky (ISCK), Haitham has been a prominent and active figure in the Lexington community for over 30 years.…

  • Lubna Shalash

    Lubna Shalash

    Office Assistant

    lshalash@luaky.org   Mrs. Lubna Shalash is usually the first face you see when you come to the school. She has been the office assistant for six years and has loved…

  • Hope Omran

    Hope Omran

    Office Manager

    office@luaky.org   Mrs. Hope Omran was born in Illinois and moved to Lexington at the young age of three. She graduated from Tates Creek High School and attended the University…

  • Briana Raissi

    Briana Raissi

    Dean of Lower School

    braissi@luaky.org​   Ms. Briana has worked in the education field as a teacher and administrator for over 20 years, teaching at the elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary levels.…

  • Basimah Shalash

    Basimah Shalash

    Preschool Director, Middle School Dean

    bshalash@luaky.org   Basimah Shalash has been part of the LUA staff since 2010. She began as a long term substitute for middle school math and science. Then joined as a…

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Join Our Team

Come be among the Best…………..

LUA accepts applications for employment year-round

Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and display an enthusiasm to work with students. LUA pays a competitive salary with benefits based on qualification and experience. Current Open Positions: Pre-K 3 homeroom teacher (full time) Upper Elementary homeroom teacher (full time) Middle School Islamic Studies teacher (part time) Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to careers@luaky.org

Apply Here!