Abdul Adaya is a 2025-2026 Houston Policy Fellow and special education math teacher for grades 6–8 at West Briar Middle School in Houston. He leads initiatives to close achievement gaps and advocates for equitable resource allocation within the special education department. Abdul was recognized for outstanding support in special education at West Briar Middle School (2023) and has leadership experience from prior small business ventures. He earned his bachelor’s in human resource management from the University of Houston and is pursuing an MBA in management at Lamar University.
