Abeda Khanam
Named the 2015 Hometown Hero in Education, Abeda Khanam is a Teacher Leader with the United Federation of Teachers and a biology teacher at Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Secondary School for the Arts and Technology, a position she has dedicated herself for over two decades. Abeda served as the longtime chair of Wagner’s science department and has written pioneering curricula for classes ranging from molecular biology to urban botany.
Outside the classroom, in her community of greater Jamaica, Queens, Abeda serves as a chaplain with the New York State Chaplain Task Force. As a certified Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) instructor with the National Council for Behavioral Health, Abeda has brought the MHFA trainings to interfaith communities nationwide, including Union Theological Seminary in New York. Her work with American Muslim Health Professionals (AMPH) has taken her around the country from Houston, TX to Chicago, IL, where she taught at the Catholic Theological Union and the Chicago State University's College of Pharmacy.
Abeda is a strong advocate for family values, social justice and mental health, and she is committed to building resilient communities that are rooted in the wellbeing of all members including students, teachers, parents, neighbors and guardians.
New York State Biology Teacher Certification; National Certification for Adult Mental Health First Aid 2017; National Certification for Youth Mental Health First Aid 2017; New York State Field Chaplain Task Force Certification 2015
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14 April 2022 at 4:40 amBhavna Kapoor, MBA Credit Risk Analyst: “It’s rare to come across standout talent like Abeda Khanam. Leadership is a skill that often takes years to develop, but it seemed to come naturally to her. Her ability to command a room, juggle multiple tasks and make a difference is praiseworthy. I was taught by Abeda my sophomore year of high school. She was one of the only teachers who truly prepared me for college and believed in each one of her students. All her students could acknowledge how hard she worked to prepare and teach each lesson. She genuinely cared for all of us while sharing her knowledge. Any student would be lucky to have her as a teacher or a mentor.”
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14 April 2022 at 4:40 amAnwar Mustafa MHFA Participant, Chicago State University: “The Mental Health First Aid training was a remarkable experience. As an educator, I am now more comfortable in assessing the needs of a student when unusual behaviors begin to arise and a student may seem “out of character”. In the field of education, we are often faced with students who deal with depression, anxiety disorders, psychosis, substance use, and eating disorders. With that said, I feel confident in being able to assist these students, not just their teacher, but as a guide to recover to a path of wellness. At the training, we were provided with a wealth of knowledge in being able to identify and aid to a mental health crisis by Ms. Abeda Khanam. The day’s session at Chicago State University was extremely interactive and full of collaboration. Ms. Khanam presented the necessary information in a manner that was clear to understand, comprehend, and absorb. Due to that, I am confident in being a first responder and implementing the ALGEE method in order to provide aid to those who suffer from mental health not just in my classroom, but in society. In addition, Ms. Khanam provided us with a plethora of resources to reference when dealing with a mental health crisis. I was taken back by the statistics presented in the class as well, and how predominant Mental Health is in our society today. It is extremely critical for people to obtain their Mental Health First Aid credentials. As CPR saves lives, this too can serve the same purpose.”
Shafiqul Alam
26 May 2022 at 3:54 amI got Abeda’s contact from one of my friends when I was dealing with family & financial problems. But after her guidance I am feeling good now. She has been working with me for more than 3 months. She is always guiding me what to do in this situation. Alhamdulillah last one month I did not take any medicines for anxiety.