Ms. Vanessa grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and went to public school there. Go Brooklyn Tech! She then went to Boston University for her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. Ms. Vanessa enjoys working in education for her students' growth. She has always thought teaching is a way to help students not only succeed academically but also succeed in life. She strives to show her students how to be good people in the world and have fun while learning. Ms. Vanessa really enjoys dancing to any kind of music but especially salsa! She enjoys dancing, working out, eating ice cream, and going for walks to explore her neighborhood!

Ms. Soto has worked at the Hurley since 2014 and is from San José, Costa Rica. She has a bachelor’s degree from Northeastern University and a master’s degree from Simmons College. Ms. Soto works closely with each student to see their own potential and to nurture their love for learning. Ms. Soto makes excellent Tres Leches Cake, and will likely beat you in word games like crosswords, scrabble, and letter tiles. Her hobbies are family time, running long distances, biking, yoga, and reading.

Mrs. Muhammad began teaching 4th grade at the Hurley in 2001. She teaches reading, writing, math, and social studies in English. Mrs. Muhammad graduated from UMass Amherst in 2000 with a sociology degree and received her graduate degree from Tufts in education. She is most passionate about teaching writing but loves teaching all subjects because it allows her to get to know students in different ways. Fun fact: Her husband proposed in her classroom, room 201, the last day before winter vacation in 2009... in front of all of her students and a crowd of Hurley onlookers that had accumulated as word spread like wildfire. A parent showed up that afternoon with a bottle of champagne! The Hurley is Mrs. Muhammad's second home.

Ms. Gomez has been with the Hurley since 2021 and is from Chicago, IL. She is half Salvadoran and half Mexican. She earned his bachelor's degree from Monmouth College and her Master's degree from the University of Colorado Denver. Ms. Gomez loves teaching children mainly because she wants to instill in them perseverance when faced with academic challenges, she also has a passion for instilling self-esteem in her students with the purpose of guiding them to be the future leaders of our community. Ms. Gómez is very good at raising one eyebrow at a time, and enjoys playing soccer and dancing.

Ms. Amaro has been teaching since 2020, working in both charter schools and Boston Public Schools. Born and raised in Boston, she has had a passion for math and science since she was young, further developing her love for STEM as a proud graduate of the John D. O’Bryant School of Mathematics and Science (Go Tigers!). She then graduated from Lesley University where she studied Middle School Education and Science. Ms. Amaro loves to travel, play video games, and has a pet snake named Linguine.

“Ms. P” has worked at the Hurley since 2017 and has a bachelor's degree from UMASS Amherst and a master’s degree from Lesley University, as well as a Teaching Credential from San Francisco State University. Ms. P enjoys learning and exploring with her students, especially in such a dynamic place as Boston. Ms. P is an avid bike rider and has traveled the country many times. She also loves studying history and reading and thinking critically about how to create a more just society.

Ms. Valencia has worked at the Hurley since 2008 and is from California. She has a bachelor's degree from Suffolk University and a master’s degree from Lesley University. Ms. Valencia loves being an educator because of the positive impacts she has on her students' lives. She makes delicious banana bread, and her hobbies include reading, walking her dog, and spending time with her son.

Ms. Kaye is from Maryland and has worked at the Hurley since 2019 as the third grade English teacher. She transitioned to special education in 2025. She has a bachelor’s degree from Boston College and earned her master's degree from B.C. in 2023. Making learning fun and engaging is a priority in Ms. Kaye’s classroom. She is an avid baker and loves trying out new recipes and making cakes and desserts for special occasions. Ms. Kaye is the head coach of the Women's Club Ultimate Frisbee team at Boston College.