A.J. Hakim
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Eighth GradeAJHakimstpaulonthelake.orgMr. Hakim is entering his 13th year teaching and tenth as a junior high teacher at St. Paul. Currently, he teaches English for all of junior high. Mr. Hakim earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (English major, Film Studies minor) and Master of Arts in Teaching degree (English and Speech) from Wayne State University. Prior to teaching, he worked as a journalist for nine years, six as a freelance sportswriter with The Detroit News and three as the education reporter at The Grosse Pointe News. Outside of school, Mr. Hakim loves reading, writing, trying out new restaurants and spending time with his family–traveling, playing outside, watching sports, movies and TV shows. His daughters, Bella (5, Kindergarten) and Kate (3, Preschool 3s), both attend St. Paul.