After graduating from Illinois State University, Saniyyah moved to Chicago. In a new city she started working in a Montessori school, this began her career in the classroom. For twelve years she worked in a Montessori environment, first as an assistant and later on getting certified. Having experience in the classroom has given her insight on many of the practices she follows and teaches today. Saniyyah worked in three different schools as a lead teacher and recently decided to move on from the classroom. She is currently writing books for Storey Publishing, tutoring, consulting and writing for The American Montessori Society website.