Gwo Atant
Rankontre ekip la
Lynn A. Leonard
Direktè/PDSO
Lynn se fondatè High Expectations. Li te resevwa yon diplòm Bachelor of Arts nan lang angle nan Suffolk University ak yon diplòm Juris Doctor nan New England School of Law. Li te pase plizyè ane pratike lalwa ak yon konsantre sou Dwa Sivil ak Timoun ak Lwa Fanmi. Anvan li te fonde High Expectations, li te sèvi kòm yon defansè edikasyon epi li te reprezante ni elèv ni pwofesè nan zafè travay ak dwa sivil.
Robert W. Klemm
DSO
Bob te etidye biznis ak planifikasyon finansye nan Boston College. Pandan 30 dènye ane ki sot pase yo, li posede epi opere yon konpayi jesyon byen imobilye ak pwopriyete endepandan. Bob konekte elèv entènasyonal yo ak lojman Ozetazini epi li sèvi tou kòm Ofisyèl Lekòl Deziyen nan High Expectations.
Katerina Fontes
Antrenè ansèyman
Katerina ("Katie") gradye nan University of St. Andrews ak yon diplòm bakaloreya oswa atizay an franse ak laten. Li te fè yon diplòm Master nan TESOL nan University College nan Lond. Apre li te gradye, li te travay kòm yon pwofesè ESL nan Thailand ak Lachin. Pandan tan li nan pwovens Lazi, Katie te yon espesyalis EAL ak enstriktè koute. Anvan li te rantre nan High Expectations, li te anseye tou elèv k ap aprann lang angle nan lekòl piblik Boston yo.
Kimberly Duong
Student Service Coordinator
Kimberly te gradye nan Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences ak yon diplòm bakaloreya nan syans lengwistik. Li te yon enstriktè lang angle nan Enstiti Lang Angle nan Syracuse University epi li te rantre nan ekip nou an kòm yon pwofesè ESL anvan li te vin Kowòdonatè Sèvis Elèv la. Kounye a li ap pouswiv yon diplòm Master nan Lengwistik nan University of Massachusetts nan Boston epi li pale bileng angle ak Vyetnamyen.
Guilherme Locks
Direktè nanMaketing & Admisyon
Guilherme te resevwa yon diplòm Piblisite ak Maketing nan Unisul University nan Brezil. Li te posede ak te opere yon ajans maketing nan Brezil soti nan 2010 rive 2016. Li te responsab anpil kanpay maketing ki gen siksè pandan tout karyè li anvan li te deplase Ozetazini Li se aktyèl Direktè Maketing & Admisyon nan High Expectations. Li pale angle ak Pòtigè.
Dylan Snyder
Asistan kominikasyont
Dylan te resevwa yon diplòm bakaloreya nan syans nan kominikasyon nan Salem State University. Li te vini nan High Expectations kòm stajye ete epi li te travay sou plizyè pwojè ki gen ladan kreyasyon yon baz done resous pou pwofesè ESL ak devlopman nan. kontni medya sosyal. Li te ekri tou atik pou etidyan entènasyonal ki gen rapò ak edikasyon nan peyi Etazini Li te rantre nan ekip nou an nan ane 2022 e kounye a, li te ede direktè lekòl la ak travay administratif yo. ak pwojè yo.
Nephtali Castellan
Daytime Administrative Assistant
Nephtali Castellan earned an Associate Degree in Fashion Design from Bay State College a decade of front-line experience in receptionist and customer service roles. She was previously employe at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Dexter House Health Care, and various private businesses. At High Expectations, Nephtali ensures the front office operates smoothly, providing reliable support to students, faculty and visitors.
Timothy Mahoney
Evening Administrative Assistant
Tim completed court officer training in 1998 and has built a nearly 30-year career in security, serving in roles at both Trial Court and the Winchester Hospital. At High Expectations, he maintains a safe and orderly school environment, ensures smooth operations, and provides essential student support services.
Thomas Scanlon
Pwofesè ESL
Tom te gradye nan Boston College Magna Cum Laude ak yon diplòm bakaloreya nan literati angle. Li te vin sètifye pou anseye angle an 2016. Anvan li te rantre nan High Expectations, li te anseye ESL nan peyi Itali, nan Lekòl Piblik Boston ak nan divès lekòl Boston lang angle. Li anseye ESL tou nan North Shore Community. College.
Paul Ventura
ESL Teacher
Paul te resevwa yon diplòm Bachelor of Arts nan Etid Entènasyonal nan Endicott College ak onè Magna Cum Laude. Okòmansman, li te travay pou High Expectations kòm yon estajyè ete lè li te fè divès travay tankou prepare dokiman pou pwosesis akreditasyon IELP ak jenere yon baz done pou materyèl ESL ak USCIS.
Christopher Souza
ESL Teacher
Christopher holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Science in Management from Lesley University. He taught English in Brazil from 2004 to 2016 before relocating to the U.S. to further his education. Christopher worked as a teacher and designated school official at ASC in Boston, MA. His well-rounded background in both instruction and student services is an asset to international students.
Decio da Silva
ESL Teacher
Decio da Silva holds a Bachelor of Arts in Teaching English Language and Literature and a Masters in Pedagogy. He brings over 40 years of ESL teaching experience to High Expectations. He has worked with both adult learners and teenagers, developing English language acquisition across proficiency levels. Fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, Decio serves as a role model for multilingual students, demonstrating the success that comes with dedication to learning English.
Doa Le
ESL Teacher
Doa received a Master’s degree in TESOL. She initially was a self employed ESL instructor and taught a wide range of Vietnamese students from children to adults through online. Since 2022, she has taught ESL at the International School of Advanced Learning in Allston before coming to High Expectations.
Haiying Cao
ESL Teacher
Haiying holds a Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts from Jilin University and a Master's degree in English Literature from Beijing Foreign Studies University. Her teaching career spans both China and the United States, reflecting her cross-cultural expertise and commitment to education. Most recently, she taught at Zhejiang International Studies University before returning to the U.S. to join the team at High Expectations.
Michael Papanek
ESL Teacher
Michael earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Corporate Communications from the University of Connecticut. He completed internships in marketing and social media outreach before discovering a passion for teaching through his volunteer work with Forest Hills Baptist Church. He begin his first official teaching role at High Expectations.
Miriam Kelly
ESL Teacher
Miriam Kelly holds a Master of Arts in Portuguese from the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her linguistic expertise and cross-cultural experience have been instrumental in supporting international students at High Expectations. Prior to joining our school, Miriam taught ESL at Approach International Student Center and spent a year in Peru teaching both English and Portuguese.
Patricia Davidson
ESL Teacher
Patricia holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Boston State College and a Juris Doctor from the UCLA School of Law. After two decades of working with law students, she earned her TESOL certificate in 2012. She brings her extensive educational and professional background to the ESL field, where she is committed to supporting language learners at High Expectations.
Rachel Myers
ESL Teacher
Rachel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing at Emerson College. During her studies, she developed a strong interest in English language education and began teaching at Boston International Academy in 2024. She joined High Expectations to continue building her experience in the ESL field.
Thomas Scanlon
ESL Teacher
Tom graduated from Boston College Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. He became certified to teach English in 2016. Before joining High Expectations, he taught ESL in Italy, in the Boston Public Schools and in various Boston English language schools. He also teaches ESL at North Shore Community College.
Tristan Stull
ESL Teacher
Tristan Stull holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and German as well as a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts. While living in Germany, he earned his TEFL certification and began teaching English at the Anglo Institute. He draws on his international teaching experience to enrich the learning environment at High Expectations.
Xiaohong Wang
ESL Teacher
Xiaohong earned her degree in Journalism from Liaoning University in China. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has taught English to Chinese students and held various administrative roles. Her international experience has equipped her to effectively serve as an ESL instructor at High Expectations.
Geno Spina
Comptroller
Geno graduated Bentley University with a degree in Accounting and Business Management. In over 30 years, he has utilized his financial savvy for many different companies including Tufts Electronics Group, Kentron Technologies and NuView Systems, Inc. He is currently the Comptroller at High Expectations with responsibility for financial compliance and reporting.