Dr. Patricia Osorio is a native from El Salvador though she is married to an American and has been in the States for over 5 years. For 14 years she was  a college level professor teaching Spanish and Linguistics. Her doctorate is in fact in Linguistics. Just a quick comment here: When we were spending time in the classroom looking at the language area, it was very clear and refreshing to talk to someone who understands not only the language acquisition process so well but who also immediately understood this process within the context of the Montessori approach. Patricia is extremely excited about teaching children. She was amazed at their level of understanding Spanish and their level in various subjects when we were working together. Patricia speaks English very well and is concise and clear in her communication.

Daniel Abbott is from the Raleigh area and a graduate from UNC-Greensboro with a degree in Spanish Language and Literature and Communications. Previously he was in Spain working for the Spanish Ministry of Education in an immersion class of 5 and 6 year old students. His immersion class though was of course the reverse, English immersion for the Spanish children. Daniel has fallen in love with teaching this year and is very eager to continue in the immersion approach as well as making teaching his lifetime career. He speaks excellent Spanish and communicates clearly and effectively in all his interactions.  Daniel is on a 2 year contract though he is very much looking for a 3-5 year position. Daniel is dynamic, energetic and appreciates the hands on approach to learning in a Montessori Classroom.