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Mrs. Jing Cassaro, Mandarin Teacher
Ni hao! I am the Mandarin teacher in Green Elementary and I have been teaching in Wake County Public Schools for several years. I originally came from China and am a native Chinese speaker. Working with children is my passion. I am very happy to work at Green Elementary to share my country's language and culture with all of the students.
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Bachelor's degree in Modern Languages
Ms. Laura Daniela González Palacios, Spanish Teacher
Ms. Gonzalez is on her 3rd year at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary as a Spanish teacher. She earned her degree in Modern Languages from Pontifical Javerian University in Bogotá, Colombia. She is passionate about creating safe and dynamic spaces where students learn language while exploring culture, empathy, and critical thinking. Before joining Green she worked as an English teacher in Colombia. She became a teacher to positively impact lives, especially those who need it most, through meaningful lessons and a supportive classroom experience. Outside school, she loves spending time with her family, traveling and watch movies.
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Mrs. Margarita Díaz Gamarra, Spanish Teacher
¡Hola! My name is Margarita, and I'm from Barrancabermeja, a small city in Colombia. I believe in Education as a tool to impact students' lives and a way to give back to society. This is my 1st year at Green Elementary School and my 11th year teaching. I love foreign languages and I specialized in teaching English at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, where I also earned my Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching Processes in Second Languages. I'm excited about beginning the best year ever!
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Master’s Degree in TEFL
Ms. Mafer Mendoza, Spanish Teacher
Mrs. Mendoza is an International Spanish Teacher at Green Leadership and World Languages Magnet Elementary. She earned her Master’s Degree in TEFL from the Universidad Estatal de Milagro (UNEMI) in Ecuador and graduated from Universidad Central del Ecuador with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Before coming to the United States, she taught in her home country for 10 years, working with students of different ages and backgrounds. Her experience has fueled her commitment to helping learners develop both their language skills and an appreciation for diverse cultures. She believes that education opens doors to endless opportunities and strives to create a classroom environment where every student feels supported and inspired. Outside of school, Mrs. Mendoza enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending quality time with her family.
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