Yüksek beklentiler
EKİPLE TANIŞ
Lynn A.Leonard
Direktör/PDSO
Lynn, Yüksek Beklentilerin kurucusudur. İngilizce lisans derecesini Suffolk Üniversitesi'nden ve hukuk derecesini New England School of Law'dan almıştır. Medeni Haklar ve Çocuk ve Aile Hukukuna odaklanarak uzun yıllarını avukatlık yaparak geçirdi. Yüksek Beklentileri kurmadan önce, bir eğitim savunucusu olarak görev yaptı ve istihdam ve medeni haklar konularında hem öğrencileri hem de öğretmenleri temsil etti.
Robert W. Klemm
DSO
Bob, Boston College'da İşletme ve Finansal Planlama okudu. Son 30 yıldır, bağımsız bir emlak ve mülk yönetim firmasının sahibi ve işletmecisidir. Aynı zamanda, gençlere rehabilite edici hizmetler sunan, kar amacı gütmeyen yerel bir kuruluş olan Youth Offenders'ın İkinci Şans İşletme Müdürüdür. genç hizmet altında. Bob, uluslararası öğrencileri ABD'deki konutlarla buluşturuyor ve Yüksek Beklentilerde Atanmış Okul Görevlisi olarak hizmet veriyor.
Katie Fontes
Eğitim koçu
Katerina ("Katie") St. Andrews Üniversitesi'nden Fransızca ve Latince Lisans veya Güzel Sanatlar derecesiyle mezun oldu ve University College London'dan TESOL'de yüksek lisans derecesi aldı. Yurtdışında Birleşik Krallık, Tayland ve Çin'de yaşama ve çalışma deneyimleri, neden bu iş için uygun olduğunu gösteriyor. Katie, Asya'da geçirdiği süre boyunca bir EAL uzmanı ve dinleme eğitmeniydi. Yüksek Beklentilere katılmadan önce, Charlestown ve Boston Devlet okullarında İngilizce öğrenenlere de ders verdi.
Kimberly Duong
Azizudent Hizmetleri Koordinatörü
Kimberly, Syracuse Üniversitesi Fen Edebiyat Fakültesi'nden Dil Bilimleri alanında Lisans derecesi ile mezun oldu. Syracuse Üniversitesi İngiliz Dili Enstitüsünde İngilizce eğitmeniydi ve Fakülte Müdür Yardımcısı olmadan önce ekibimize ESL öğretmeni olarak katıldı. Halen Boston'daki Massachusetts Üniversitesi'nde Dilbilim alanında yüksek lisans derecesine devam etmektedir ve İngilizce ve Vietnamca olmak üzere iki dil bilmektedir.
Guilherme Kilitler
Pazarlama Direktörü / Kabul Görevlisi
Guilherme, 2006 yılında Brezilya'daki Unisul Üniversitesi'nden Reklamcılık ve Pazarlama derecesi aldı ve 2010'dan 2016'ya kadar kendi ajansını işletti. ABD'ye taşınmadan önce kariyeri boyunca çok sayıda başarılı pazarlama kampanyasından sorumluydu. Yüksek Beklentilerde şu anki Pazarlama Direktörüdür ve öğrencilere kabul sürecinde yardımcı olur.
Dylan Snyder
İletişim Asistanı
Dylan, Salem Eyalet Üniversitesi'nden İletişim derecesi aldı ve Yüksek Beklentiler'de staj yaptı. İki yaz stajı sırasında Yüksek Beklentiler için makaleler yazmak, okul için bir kütüphane veri tabanı oluşturmak ve sosyal medya içerikleri geliştirmek gibi çeşitli görevler üstlendi.
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
ESL Öğretmeni
Thomas, Boston College'dan İngiliz Edebiyatı alanında Bachelor of Arts derecesi ile mezun oldu ve Magna Cum Laude oldu. 2016 yılında İngilizce öğretmenliği sertifikasını resmen aldı. O zamandan beri İtalya'da birkaç yıl öğretmenlik yaptı ve şu anda Boston bölgesinde çalışıyor. İşlerinden biri, Boston Devlet Okulları öğrencilerinin göçmen ebeveynlerine İngilizce öğretmektir.
Andara Katong
ESL Teacher
Andara holds a degree in International Affairs from George Washington University. She has applied her global perspective by teaching English in Thailand and supporting multicultural students through her work with the ESL department at Winchester Public Schools. These experiences have prepared her well for her role at High Expectations, where she continues to assist English language learners in adapting and thriving.
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.