Hi, I'm Kim Meza, ESL/Title III/Migrant Director for Vance County Schools. I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education and an ESL licensure from the Universtity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I obtained my Master's Degree in Elementary Education at North Carolina Central University. I enjoy working with students who are second language learners. In my free time, I love traveling with my family, visiting Cherry Grove Beach and attending UNC football games. 

My name is Ana Davila and I am proud to be an ESL teacher at Vance
County Schools. I am from Barranquilla, Colombia. I received a
Bachelor’s degree in Preschool education from Universidad del
Atlantico. I learned English as a second language back in the 90’s in
Austin, TX. This is my second year as an ESL teacher here in North
Carolina. I’ve been an English teacher for over 26 years now during
which I have taught in all levels, from preschool to University
undergraduate students.

I’m really passionate about teaching the young. As an ESL teacher I
help them to overcome their difficulties and reach higher goals, that’s
truly fulfilling. Remote learning has become a challenge to conquer
everyday. Every delivered class is an accomplishment. I feel thankful
for the opportunity to improve my teaching experience daily.

Personally, I have been married for 21 years and we have two great
kids, 15 and 13, currently attending Vance County Schools. They enjoy
the experience here as well.

Hello I'm Mrs.Juarez. I grew up knowing that I wanted to be an educator.  It was a dream of mine since my second grade teacher was a caring teacher and influence. I received a Bachelor of Science degree from Longwood College. I was teaching in the city of Richmond, VA when I received my Master of Education degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. I received an ESL add on endorsement from Virginia Commonwealth University. I enjoyed Study Abroad from Universidad International in Cuernavaca, Mexico. I taught English 101 and ESL at John Tyler Community College in Chester, VA and also at J Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Richmond, VA. I am a retired teacher from VA and also from NC.  I’m working part time, because being a teacher is my identity.  The students are my joy, and they keep me young.

Hello!

My name is Liliana Soto, I am from Barranquilla, Colombia and I am a cultural exchange teacher. I have been an  ESL teacher at Vance County Schools for 4 years. I currently teach at  Aycock Elementary and The Vance Virtual Village school. I have been an English/Spanish language teacher since 2015 and I have taught at different educational grade levels since then. I completed my M.A in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is a pleasure for me to work with your children and with the ESL community. In case you need our help please don’t hesitate in reaching out to our ESL team, we are here to help you out.

Hola!

Mi nombre es Liliana Soto,soy de Barranquilla, Colombia y soy profesora de intercambio cultural. He sido maestra de  ESL en Vance County Schools por 4 años. Actualmente enseño en la escuela primaria Aycock y  en la escuela virtual  de  Vance Virtual Village.He sido maestra de idiomas con énfasis en  Inglés/Español desde el 2015; y desde entonces he enseñado diferentes niveles educativos. Obtuve mi Maestría  en Enseñanza del Inglés como Lengua Extranjera. Es un placer para mí, poder trabajar con sus niños  y con ustedes. En caso de necesitar nuestra asistencia, no dude en contactar a nuestro equipo de maestros de  ESL ,estamos para ayudarle cuando lo necesite.

Hello, I am Deris Mora. I am originally from Colombia, South America. I teach English as a Second Language (ESL) and Spanish as a Heritage Language at Vance County Middle School and Advance Academy. I completed my Master’ Degree in Education (Specialty in ESL) at Meredith College. Teaching is my passion and my lifestyle. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with my students, their parents, and the school community. 

Hi, I’m Jose G. Ortiz Covelli. I’m the Spanish and ESL teacher at STEM EHS in Vance County. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language Teaching from Universidad Industrial de Santander - UIS in Bucaramanga (Colombia) and a Master’s Degree in TESOL from Greensboro College. I love being part of this amazing team and working with English language learners means a lot to me.  

Hi, I’m Maria Luisa Maldonado Fruto, ESL teacher at L.B. Yancey Elementary School and Pinkston Street Elementary School. I received a Bachelor Degree in Foreign Languages Teaching at Universidad del Atlantico (Colombia). I obtained my Master Degree in Neuropsychology and Education at Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (Spain).  I love teaching languages because we increase our ability to empathize with others and we learn about different cultures.

Hello, my name is Lesli Miranda and I am a Migrant Recruiter for Vance County Schools. I have spent my whole life here and I've started raising my own family as well. I attended Vance Granville Community College in Henderson, NC and majored in Pharmacy Technology. I love to help people in any way that I can.