Meet Our Language Instructors
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Clara Gonzalez has been teaching Spanish for over 20 years, including 10 years for Rec & Ed. She was born in Bogata, Columbia, Sra. and received her BA in Sociology and Spanish from Eastern Michigan University.
Clara enjoys teaching Spanish because she feels that learning a foreign language is like opening a door to another culture. She draws on her own experience in learning a second language to help her students feel comfortable acquiring new skills.
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What Clara's students are saying:
"A great way to refresh your Spanish skills or in my case, to begin learning the Spainsh language."
- B. Campbell
"Sra. Gonzalez was funny and informative. She made the class a relaxing environment to learn a language."
- D. Hatch
"Excellent instruction! Great way to practice mastering a second language."
- L. Duquette
"Clara taught to a variety of different levels at once. The workbook was excellent."
- C. Goodman
Classes:
Spanish Conversation: Level 1 (Day Class)
Spanish Conversation: Level 1 (Night Class)
Spanish Conversation: Level 2 (Night Class)
Spanish Review & Conversation (Night Class)
La Tertulia (intermediate book discussion)
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Brooke Germansky
Classes:
Back in the Spring |
| Heidi Benson lived in Rome, Italy, for five years. She developed an Italian program for the Intercollegiate Center for Classical Studies in Rome, where she taught for four years. At the same time, she worked as Administrative Assistant / Interpreter for a private Italian engineering firm. After returning to the States, Heidi taught Italian at Purdue University, and then at the University of Michigan. Currently, in addition to teaching Italian for Community Education & Recreation, she is a full-time volunteer at her children's schools. |
Heidi Benson
What Heidi's students are saying:
"This was a wonderful class - good exposure in a short time."
- S. Parker
"The instructor was patient and supportive. Good application of lessons."
- B. Tinley
"Great teacher and the class progressed at a reasonable pace."
- J. Clark
Classes:
Italian: Level 1
Italian: Level 2
Italian Private Lesson
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Alice Chang is a native of Taiwan and came to the US in 1987. She holds a Masters degree from Purdue University. She has been teaching Chinese language classes for Rec & Ed since 2004.
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What Alice's students are saying:
"Alice is a wonderful teacher. I really enjoy that she incorporates Chinese traditions and culture into the language study."
- W. Hawkins
"Mrs. Chang is very knowledgeable and always has something funny to say."
- R. Wilson
"Hard language to learn but Alice makes it fun."
- R. Stoner
"This class was an excellent introduction to Chinese. The teacher gave a good understanding of the fundamentals."
- T. Lebow
Classes:
Private Lessons
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Kiyoe Ise came to this country as a visiting student over 40 years ago. She has taught Japanese language classes for Rec & Ed for 15 years.
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What Kiyoe's students are saying:
"I enjoyed the enthusiasm of the teacher as well as her ability to write the English transliterations of the Japanese words. She was fun and very patient and kind."
- M. Federbush
"I was impressed with how much I learned in this class! Sensei Ise was knowledgable and fun and moved us through the lessons quickly. I am excited to continue next semester."
- K. Lortz
Classes:
Private Lessons
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Stephanie Wichmann teaches ESL classes. She holds a Master's Degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and currently teaches English as a second language to adults in the community education, and college settings. She also teaches English Composition at a local college.
Stephanie has a B.A. in French and is currently finishing her Masters in French Language.
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What Stephanie's students are saying
"This class was a good way to improve my English pronunciation and I feel it has helped me in my work during the day. I liked the ability to ask questions and share experiences with other students."
- P. Cammas
"The atmosphere was comfortable to learn. The teacher was patient to explain things and respond to our questions."
- E. Rumman
"I would recommend the classes to anyone who wants to improve and learn. The teacher is very helpful and has a good sense of humor.
- R. Chavez
Classes:
ESL: 4 Skills - Beginning (Day Class)
ESL: 4 Skills - Beginning (Night Class)
ESL: 4 Skills - Intermediate
ESL: American English Pronunciation
Private French Lessons
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