Second Grade

Ms. Arooj (2A)

2A Teacher

My name is Arooj Imran and I am thrilled to be the 2A homeroom teacher for the 24-25 academic school year. I'd like to tell you a little about myself. I was born in Pakistan and moved to the United States at the age of 5. I have lived in the Bay Area for more than 30 years and grew up around the MCA community. I am a mother to two beautiful children, a 13-year-old daughter, and an 12-year-old son. I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2019 with a bachelor's in Integrative Biology. As a proud Granada alum, I understand the tremendous value and rich tradition this school holds. It is a privilege to return as an educator and guide the future leaders of tomorrow.

Ms. Ragda (2B - Room 25)

2B Teacher

AA, my name is Ragda Jabi, and I look forward to being the 2B homeroom teacher this year. I am a graduate of San Jose State University, and have a BA in Behavioral Science and a MA in Education (K-8 Multiple Subject Credential with an emphasis on Curriculum and Instruction). I am Australian born and raised, with Lebanese, Syrian and Egyptian roots. I live in Santa Clara with my husband and daughter (19), and have 3 married older children (31, 28 & 26). I have also been blessed with 3 grandchildren (ages 6, 4 & 6 months), who are my pride and joy. When I'm not teaching, I enjoy hiking, cooking, gardening, reading, traveling and being outdoors. I am very passionate about family, health, self care, growth mindset, creativity and positivity. I have been part of the GIS community for over 26 years, first as a parent, and now as a teacher. I have also been working with children for over 11 years, and my teaching philosophy revolves around engagement, inclusion, representation, and social and emotional development. I look forward to meeting you, and being part of your child’s 2nd grade learning adventure.

Ms. Aylin

(2C- Room 27)

2C Teacher

Assalaamu ‘Alaikum! As we embark on this exciting journey together, I want to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Aylin Sucu Yeter, and it is a joy and blessing to be your child’s 2nd-grade teacher at Granada Islamic School. I was born and raised in Istanbul and moved to the United States in 1995. I graduated from Mimar Sinan University in Istanbul with a B.A. in Sociology, a teaching credential, and an M.S. degree in General Sociology. I also have an A.A. degree in Social Science from the College of San Mateo and an AS degree with a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Cañada College. Additionally, I completed the Guided Language Acquisition Design Learning Model (GLAD) training several times, and in 2009, I became a certified National Key Trainer in Project GLAD in the Orange County Department of Education. Previous to joining the Granada, for five years, I worked as an educational consultant. I traveled to provide GLAD training to teachers nationwide. I have received my Preliminary Single Subject Credential from the state of California as well.

I am someone who enjoys teaching and learning from my students as well. Knowing that teaching is such a rewarding occupation and expecting the highest rewards from Allah (swt) motivates me deeply. I am passionate about fostering a positive and engaging learning environment where each child feels valued and motivated to learn. This year, we will be exploring a variety of exciting and challenging topics, and I am committed to supporting each student’s growth and development. This is my sixth year teaching at GIS. I have a ten-year-old son who is in 5th grade in Granada. I love crocheting and reading to get relaxed. InshaAllah, we will have a beneficial and blessed year. Let's remember each other in our duas inshaAllah!

Ustatha. Danieh Alghazouli

Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies Teacher

Assalamu Alaikum! My name is Dania Alghazouli and it is an honor to be your child’s Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies teacher for this school year. I earned my bachelor’s degree in Arabic from Damascus University. In addition, I earned my Early child development degree from Miramar College San Diego. This is my seventh year at Granada Islamic School. Alhamdulillah, I have- twelve years of teaching experience. I’m enthusiastic about your child's social and emotional development throughout the school year. I believe every child brings his/her talents and experiences with them, and I look forward to working with all of the students. I will work tirelessly to help your child achieve success. I believe in the statement “Prepare your child for the road, not the road for your child”. Together we can provide an optimal learning experience for our children InshaAllah!

Ms. Hanaa

Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies Teacher (2C)

Assalamu Alaikom, my name is Hanaa El Bakry and I am thrilled to be teaching your kids Arabic, Quran, and Islamic Studies. I’m very passionate about languages, teaching, and lifelong learning. Teaching to me is a way to positively influence the future of kids and make them love the deen iA. I have experience working in corporate as a language specialist as well as 15 years of teaching experience in 4 countries including teaching Arabic Linguaphone to English speakers in Doha and teaching Quran and Islamic Studies at Cordoba Academy here at MCA. I’ve also taught Quran and Arabic at the MCA Sunday school for 5 years which was very enjoyable Alhamdulilah!

I have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Business Administration from Cairo University, a Bachelor’s degree in French interpretation, and a Diploma in Islamic Studies from Zad Academy. In my free time, I love anything creative from drawing and painting to sewing. I also like to play chess and go to the beach with my family :)

Looking forward to meeting all of you and may we have an amazing school year iA!

Coach Safiyah

P.E Coach

Assalamu Alaikum! My name is Safiyah Razzak and I will be your child’s PE teacher. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology and a minor in Journalism. I am passionate about physical education and sincerely believe that maintaining a healthy mind and body is crucial for fueling our student’s academic success. I love seeing our children enjoy their childhood through play and exploration, and letting our kids be kids! When I’m not teaching, you’ll probably find me at the rock climbing gym with my sister, skating around with my friends, or trying out every new coffee shop in the area. In my PE class, your child will engage in various fun activities that bring them joy and foster their development, Inshallah!

Ms. Cha

Librarian

My name is Judy Cha, and this will be my 9th year as GIS librarian. In our weekly library classes, I will be sharing wondrous stories through read alouds with your child this year. When we read and recall text, we will be delving into the author's purpose behind their stories, as well as doing activities to reinforce learnings. My goal with each lesson is for your child to gain newfound life perspective from their point of view. We will relate relevant story themes to our deen, and students will share their takeaways, giving their insights to ties to a moral Islamic character as seen in the Prophet (saw). I have my BA in Sociology from UCLA, and my Master's in Library and Information Science from San Jose State University. I love to do creative writing, listen to audiobooks, hike in nature, and study the Quran. I look forward to meeting new students in my class, and I hope to connect with your child on all levels at the GIS campus. Looking forward to another fantastic year!

Coach Fatima

P.E Coach

My name is Fatima Abdel-Wahab, your son or daughter's PE teacher for this year! My years of experience as a student-athlete and teacher allow me to create a dynamic and diverse physical education curriculum that instills the love of play, practice, and partnership in every activity. My educational mantra is 'teach as you would like to be taught.' In other words, I combine the technical skills of movement and motor skills with the joy and spirit of childhood fun. On a personal note, I graduated from CSUEB in 2015 with a B.A. degree in Human Development. Since then, I have led youth groups for Muslim girls and taught P.E. at Islamic schools. My hobbies include walking on the beach and watching dazzling sunsets with my husband and two little girls.

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