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Nuestro equipo de coordinadores, encargados en cada colegio de que todo salga como nos esperamos, o mejor!

• Hello! I have been a teacher in the USA for more than 20 yeas. I graduated from NIU (Northen Illinois University) with a Masters in Education. I have been teachinf kindergarten for the past 12 years. I have 3 children of my own. My hobbies are: helping people, traveling, spending time with my children, specially my daughter Mia and my son mishka, who play volley ball, soccer and tennis. I have been at the Camp since 2010. Looking forward to meeting you all again!

  

  Eiko Sidlin

  CEIP Joaquín Turina

• Hello! Soy Javi, estoy graduado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas. Llevo desde el 2016 participando en el campamento, ya que una de mis pasiones es la docencia, de hecho imparto Estudio Asistido en el Colegio San Alberto Magno y actualmente cuento con el título B2 de inglés. En estos años he podido comprobar como el campamento es una magnífica opción para que los niños, a través de los juegos que se realizan y la clases que se imparten, mejoren y lleguen a dominar el uso inglés. See you soon!

  

  Javier Palomo Amores

  SAM

Nuestro equipo de profesores, la mayoria profesores de colegios de EE.UU. y Reino Unido, completado con un equipo de coordinadores bilingües

• I am Susan LaGrippe, I have spent six summers teaching English in Sevilla, which is the only other place in the world I feel at home. I am looking forward to another fun summer. At home I teach year six students science. I love traveling and learning about different cultures and then sharing what I have learned with my students. Learning English will make this type of travel experience easier for your child as it’s the most spoken second language in the world.

  

  Susan LaGrippe

• My name is Christine Quinlan, and I am from Chicago, Illinois. I teach elementary students in the United States. My students are in 5th grade, ages 10-11. I just finished my 20th year teaching. This is my 7th year at the summer camp. I am looking forward to another summer in Sevilla!

  

  Christine Quinlan

• Hi my name’s Nichole, I’m from England and I have lived in Seville for many years. Before moving to Spain I was a teacher of Design Technology. Whilst living in Seville I have taught English language for over five years. I have worked in the Summer camp for three consecutive years in a row and I have always quickly developed close relationships with the children I work with, it’s important to me they feel included, comfortable and happy during this experience. I’m now a Yoga teacher and in my spare time enjoy cycling, drawing mandalas, playing board games with my daughter and singing & dancing with my children.

  

  Nichole Samuels

• Hi my name is Alex LaGrippe! I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. The city provides so much culture and diversity which has led me to remain in the area. I graduated form DePaul University with a masters degree in cultural communications. I have spent my time since graduation working remotely, travelling, reading, and immersing myself in learning about different cultures. I am excited to bring my experiences, knowledge, energy, and fun-loving spirit to the camp this summer. I am very excited for a summer in Seville!

  

  Alex LaGrippe

• Hi all! My name is Amber, and I’m from the San Francisco Bay Area in California, U.S.A. I particularly love using my teaching as a chance for cultural exchange, where both my students and I enhance our time in the classroom by sharing our unique cultural perspectives and experiences. Beyond being a useful professional skill, I believe that learning another language is about fostering connection and understanding with people from different backgrounds. Some of my fondest childhood memories are from summer camp, and I look forward to creating similar memories for my Kokopeli students!

  

  Amber Boykins

• Hi there! My name is Barbara, I worked for an English academy in Espartinas for many years where I taught all different kinds of levels and ages. I was also the head of studies for the adult classes there. If I had to choose a favourite level / age , it’d be the youngest kids (infantil). Germán, my husband and I are the parents of three beautiful kids, triplets of 4 years old, Oliver, Milos and Noa, who you’ll see running around at the camp too! Teaching English and having fun while doing it is my passion! I can’t wait to meet your kids and spend a great time together! See you at the summer camp !

  

  Barbara Duchesne

• Hi, I’m Elena. I’ve been working in summer camps since I was 16, starting as a camp counselor and then becoming a coordinator. I hold a degree in English and Spanish and spent two years as an au pair in the U.S. I love working with kids, creating fun environments where they can learn English and build social skills. Outside of camp, I’m a writer, web designer, and certified yoga teacher, which helps me bring creativity and organization to my teaching. I look forward to helping your children have an educational and memorable summer!

  

  Elena Locatelli

• Hi, I’m from Hamilton, Montana (United States). I have been a teacher for the past twenty years, have taught preschool-high school special education, also been a director at a community college, and a K-12 school principal for the past three years. I love teaching elementary aged students, they are so full of curiosity about the world around them. My favorite subjects to teach are English Language Arts, History, and Cultural Studies. This is my first summer working at the camp and I am really looking forward to this experience. My idea of a perfect summer involves both teaching, traveling. I can’t wait to meet all of the wonderful students soon!

  

  Jamie Standaert

• Hi there! I’m Kali. I’m from a small country town in the south of Australia called Nar Nar Goon North. Recently, I discovered my passion for teaching English and have been working in an academy in Seville for the past few years, teaching all age groups from 3 to 18 years old and preparing students for official exams. Before that, I worked in animal-assisted therapies, including equine therapy, where I planned exercises and games for kids to enjoy while working on their specific abilities. This will be my first summer camp, and I can’t wait to plan fun and dynamic activities for the kiddos. I have a son who’s turning five in July, and he’s also looking forward to the camp. He’s especially excited about the water games! Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

  

  Kali Tocknell

• Hello, my Name is Katie Kaste I have taught for 17 years, all in the middle school grades 6-8. I am originally from Montana but moved to Arizona 14 years ago. I work with students who are primarily English language learners. This is my first year teaching in the summer program and also my first time going to Spain. I am so excited to be heading to Seville for the summer! Getting to teach and travel at the same time is my idea of the perfect trip.

  

  Kathrine Kaste

• Hola amigos! I am Kiyo and come from Chicago, where I have been a teacher for almost 30 years. I have graduated from DePaul University. I love to travel and learn from different cultures. I have been coming to Seville to teach at the camp for many years, but still am very excited about the camp and can’t wait to meet you!

  

  Kiyo Johnson/Murayama

• I am very excited to return to the camp in beautiful Sevilla! I am from Chicago, Illinois, and work for a large school district where I am a social worker serving children and their families from ages 3 to 21! I am looking forward to meeting new campers as well as those returning to the summer camp!!!

  

  Mary Kaltenbach

• Hi there! I teach middle school students in Maryland, USA. Teaching is my life’s passion, and I have been instructing students for over 20 years. I love to travel and this brought me to beautiful Sevilla. I believe that students learn best when they are having fun. This summer is going to be an explosion of learning and fun for the students and myself. I am so thrilled to meet all of you this summer!

  

  Pia Grace

• Hi my name is Richard Kariolic from New York. Father of a 19yo son, I have taught at preschool and have thrown many kids party’s to great success. I am very good with kids, athletic and patient. Have been hearing about this program for years and am excited to participate this year and I look forward to living in Seville!

  

  Richard Kariolic