MAIN INSTRUCTORS
PreK
Ms. Wanda Díaz is from Puerto Rico. She has over 25 years of experience in Early-childhood Education and Elementary School. (Public and Private School). She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Teaching and Special Education.
Preschool
My name is Martha Flores. I am from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. I started working for YPW Spanish Immersion School, beginning in August 2012. I bring 11+ years of solid and proven experience teaching in Pre-K. 10 years experience teaching in Special Education and elementary school level groups. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education from “Escuela Normal Nuevo Leon, Monterrey, N.L. Mex. I am happily married (32 years and Going), with four sons-Damian, Joaquin, Leonardo and Sebastian, and recently my granddaughter “Hanna”. We have three pets (one dog-“Spicy”, two cats-“Negra” and “Pushy Foo”).
– Camps / After School Teacher -Yenni Reyes
I was born and raised in Cuba. After living in Miami for more than seven years I decided to move to Austin. Now, I call Austin my home. I have a BS degree in Veterinary from Cuba University. After moving to Miami, I discovered my passion for teaching children. Ever since, I have attended various professional training’s in early childhood education. I also have an Early Childhood director credential from Miami. I have spent the last years in Miami as After School lead teacher. Although I enjoy all aspects of the classroom, Children’s Literature is my first love. I try to include books throughout as many of our learning activities as possible. I enjoy passing on the joy of reading to my students.
– Camps / After School Teacher -Erick Salazar
I’m very excited to have the opportunity to work for YPW Spanish Immersion School.
I have worked with youth for the last 8 years , my back ground is in foreign languages, Martial arts, music and dance . I love what I do and as a professional I will bring my best to your children. I’m from Venezuela, happily married and expecting my first son in a few months!
– Camps – Elena Martos
¡Hola! I would like to introduce myself as one of the Spanish teachers here in YPW. I was born and raised in Spain where I obtained my Social Work BA at Public University of Navarra. Not long after it I realized my passion for languages and I decided to go back to university, this time Barcelona’s university to get my diploma in teaching Spanish. Ever since I’ve been teaching Spanish and English around the world (Spain, Ireland, South Korea…) opening my life to multicultural experiences.
– Science – My name is Francisco Moreno and I have been actively involved in education for about 5 years now. This past year, I taught 1st grade at a private school and loved working with students on creative projects and science lessons. My goal as a teacher for this summer is to ask students questions that will later expand into creative and fun projects.
– Academic Assistant Director
I am Julio Calderón from Puerto Rico and I have the pleasure and the opportunity to be working with the administration of YPW Spanish Immersion School. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Masters in Educational Administration and Supervision. I have around five years of experience, and four of those involve early child care programs. I am married with two children, 4 and 6 year old.
I’ll be here to help and to learn from you as well. If in any way I can assist you all, I will be more than glad to help.