Shaykh Mouhammadou Mahy Cisse, BA, MA, Azhar University, is the grandson of Shaykh Ibrahim Niass and the youngest of 3 sons by Niass's eldest daughter Fatima Zara and his Khalifah Saydi Aliou Cisse. Shaykh Mahy is AAII’s Vice President and International Islamic Schools’ Director of Studies. His leadership in curriculum development and faculty accountability combine modern educational principles with a traditional approach. In addition to his role as the Program’s chief administrator, Shaykh Mouhammad Mahy Cisse provides students with both academic and spiritual guidance in their journey toward an ethical and successful life.