Media
Interviews, profiles, and public conversations.
A selected record of Dr. Ahmed's work in education, community, and public life.
Interviews and profiles
Amjambo Africa · 2020
Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed is Maine's first African-born school principal
Amjambo Africa · 2019
Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed sheds light on the U.S. school system
Amjambo Africa · 2022
An interview with Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed, principal at Portland's Deering High School
Amjambo Africa · 2022
An interview with Dr. Ahmed
Amjambo Africa · 2023
An end-of-year message from Dr. Abdullahi Ahmed
Amjambo Africa · 2025
“Dutiful to Hooyo” honors Somali mothers
Coverage and reporting
Bangor Daily News · 2017
It takes a family: Lessons from Portland's work to better involve parents in schools
Portland Press Herald · 2020
Portland school board removes interim tag, approves co-principals for Deering High
The Forecaster · 2020
Co-principal approach continues at Deering High School
Portland Public Schools · 2023
Board appoints interim co-superintendents
Portland Press Herald · 2026
Portland hires two new assistant superintendents
Maine Public · 2026
Maine clergy condemn ICE violence after fatal shooting in Biddeford
Portland Press Herald · 2026
Faith leaders across Maine gather to demand an end to ICE violence
Bowdoin College · 2017
Maine Muslims speak about life under Trump
On screen
Portland Media Center · From Away to ME
“Dare I Dream the American Dream?”
Dr. Ahmed joins the From Away to ME series on Portland Media Center to share his journey from Mogadishu to Maine, and what it means to build a life and a calling in a place that is still becoming home.
Watch on YouTubeTalks and appearances
Dr. Ahmed speaks regularly at schools, universities, conferences, and community gatherings, including the July 2025 “Dutiful to Hooyo” book talk in Portland. More recordings are added here as they become available. To request footage or an interview, please get in touch.
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