About Ms. Soraya 

This is my 8th year teaching at Alta Vista. This is my second year teaching 4th grade. In the past, I've taught 3rd grade for 4 years and 2nd grade for 2 years. 

I am from the great Pacific Northwest, Portland, Oregon...better known as, Rip City! I attended the University of Oregon (Class of 2015) for my undergraduate, majoring in Educational Foundations. In March of 2016, I moved to the Bay Area to pursue my Master of Arts in Teaching and Teaching Credential at Santa Clara University (Class of 2018). 

My husband, Scott, and my friends love to make an occasional classroom visit to play a game or activities with the students. 

During my free time away from the classroom, I love to exercise. I am a Peloton treadmill gal, catch me on the leaderboard! If you are a Peloton member, I was able to take a live-studio class in New York and featured in a strength class! 

Scott and I are big football and basketball season people so we cheer for the 49ers, Oregon Ducks, Portland Trail Blazers, and SF Warriors! Our family is all about sports which I love to connect about with my students. My step-son, Preston, plays every sport so we are at always at a game or tournament almost every weekend year-round. 

Finally, we are big travelers so we enjoy exploring new cities and countries together!