About
Mission and Value
Our statement
The Bay Area Arabic School is a registered non-profit 501(c)3 organization devoted to educating children and enhancing their connection to cultural heritage. We seek to be inclusive and engaging and an active promoter of a culturally enriched local community in the Bay Area.
We have a unique value proposition
The school was established in 1994 and has a unique and flexible offering to choose from:
- Arabic language classes that emphasize literacy and oral skills
- Islam classes that emphasize values & behaviors
We are an independent, community school and the majority of our team are parents who volunteer.
We seek to be innovative and always on the lookout for new programs sought by our community.
Board of Directors

Reyad Fezzani
Chairman
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Lana Kreidie
Board Member
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Ammar Maraqa
Board Member
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Dalia Rayes
Board Member
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Heba Hamouda
Board Member
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Our Team

Alia Zayat
Principal
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It takes a village to raise a child. We all have a role to play in our BAAS community. I believe in collaborating with teachers, parents, and students to go beyond teaching a language. We hope to create an exceptional learning experience that inspires and engages the young Arab generation in the Bay Area.

Jinanne Tabbara
Curriculum Coordinator
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Huda Ali
Teacher
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I am a very passionate and goal-oriented type of person. I love teaching and strive to make my students the best. My main teaching method involves experiments and hands-on activities for my students. One of my duties as a teacher is to help my students discover their own talents and work on their creativity. I look forward to implementing that into this coming beautiful and exciting school year.

Rouba Alkachak
Teacher
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Mai Elsaman
Teacher
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I am a mother of 3 children and most of my time is dedicated to them. I volunteer at their schools and participate in different programs. The two things I enjoy the most are being in charge of the yearbook and organizing the Quran Quest. I also love decorating and I have helped set up the fundraiser for MAS. My passion for art led me to start my own art class.
I am so excited to be teaching at BAAS and to help my students become more engaged while learning Arabic and Islam.

Rasha Dahmash
Teacher
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