Mr. A.J. Hakim

Eighth Grade

Mr. A.J. Hakim enters his seventh year in teaching, having started as a sixth-grade homeroom teacher in 2014 at St. Paul. Currently, he teaches eighth grade Religion and English and seventh grade English and Literature. He 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, Mr. Hakim worked as a journalist for nine years, six as a freelance sports writer with The Detroit News and three as the education reporter at The Grosse Pointe News. When not teaching or working, he loves spending time with his family, as well as watching movies, Ohio State football and basketball, reading and trying out new restaurants.