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. 

Hello, my name is Tania Prudencio, I am the ESL Parent and Family Liaison. I am from Mexico but was raised here in Vance County, so for me it is a full circle going to school here and now being able to work with Vance County Schools! In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, being at the beach or hiking in one of our many state parks! I am happy to be part of this great team and look forward to helping you throughout this school year!

Hola, mi nombre es Tania Prudencio, soy el Enlace de Padres y Familias de ESL. Soy de México, pero me crié aquí en el condado de Vance, así que para mí es un círculo completo ir a la escuela aquí y ahora poder trabajar con las escuelas del condado de Vance. En mi tiempo libre, disfruto estar al aire libre, ya sea en la playa o caminando en uno de nuestros muchos parques estatales. ¡Estoy feliz de ser parte de este gran equipo y espero poder ayudarlos durante este año escolar!

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, my name is Katia Lossa and I am from Ecuador. I teach ESL at Dabney, Zeb Vance and Carver.

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.

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.

Hi, my name is Edna Celis, I am from Colombia, I am the new ESl teacher, I am currently teaching in EM ROLLINS, Stem and Carver.

I am so glad to be part of the Vance County Schools.

I completed a Master's Degree in English language teaching for self-directed learning, I also have a degree in teaching English to speakers of other languages. Even though this is my first year teaching in the United States; it is my 10th year as a teacher. I am married and have a handsome boy; I love reading and learning new things in my spare time. 

I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be able to share my culture and teach your children. 

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.  

My name is Karen Suarez, I am from Bogotá, Colombia and I am an ESL and a Spanish as a Heritage teacher. I currently teach at Vance County High School. I have got my Bachelor’s degree in Foreign languages and my M.A in Education.
I am here with my husband and my daugther.
I really love what I do then, I am glad to know that I will be working with your children this new academy year.

Mi nombre es Karen Suarez, soy de Bogotá, Colombia y soy la profesora de ESL y de Spanish as a Heritage. Actualmente enseño en el Vance County High School. Soy Licenciada en idiomas y tengo una Maestría en educación. Vivo aquí con mi esposo y mi hija.
Realmente amo lo que hago y me hace muy feliz saber que voy a trabajar con sus hijos durante este año académico.

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.

Hello my name is Elham Lamiy and I am the Arabic Family Liaison. I also lead the Arabic for Heritage Speakers Class. I enjoy working with all of the students and families.