Santa Cruz Valley Unified SchoolDistrict No. 35

 Heather Faley - 4th Grade, Mountain View

• Caring, motivating
• inspiring and encouraging
• Creates exciting meaningful lessons
• Loves what she does

Iliana Magallanes- 3rd Grade, San Cayetano

• Magnificent teacher and even better person
• Approachable
• Positive attitude
• Dedicated

Clarissa Fuentes - 5th Grade, Calabasas 

• Makes getting to know students her first priority
• Excellent collaborator
• Tirelessly dedicated

Claudia St. Clair - 8th Grade - Coatimundi

• Does her best to make students successful
• Involved in students' lives
• Hardworking and caring

Congratulations Ms. St. Clair for being the SCV35 Teacher of the Year!

Luz Mendez - Cima Vista, Rio Rico 

• Builds positive relationships with students
• Patient
• Gives high quality help to every single student

• Pleasant, friendly, warm
• Builds positive relationships with students and families
• Strong work ethic

Aureliano  Villegas - Sodexo, San Cayetano

• Dedicated
• Goes above and beyond 
• Beloved coach, peacekeeper

Maritza Riesgo - Media Center Tech, Calabasas 

• Kindhearted, caring and dedicated
• A joy to be around
• Loves sharing her passion for books

Congratulations Ms. Riesgo for being the SCV35 Support Staff of the Year!

Yara Sanchez - Parent Liaison, Coatimundi 

• Takes care of parents
• Gives more of her time than asked
• Makes the school look welcoming

Karla, Sosa - Receptionist, Rio Rico 

• Professional, courteous
• Knowledgeable 
• Positive attitude
• Team player

Get to Know Our Staff

SCV35 District Teacher of the Year - Claudia St. Clair