Spanish Language School and Programs

Juli Goff, Director
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Juli, graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in Physical Therapy, worked especially with children with disabilities and chronic pain patients for 10 years, and then spent 18 years in hospital administration managing programs and personnel from all medical disciplines. She did extensive work as a mediator and community planner in Tucson, AZ which now translates into volunteering with the La Paz Orphanage and School of Music. She became a Mexican citizen in 2007 and now enjoys dual citizenship.  Her avocations are world travel, anything in or on the sea and her pooches, Minnie and Cinders. She is considered the ultimate "concierge of La Paz" as she can answer about any question or manage any issue.  Welcome to her school and home!

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Merit, Director of Education
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Merit, has been a superior instructor with Se Habla La Paz since 2000;  in 2004 she became the Assistant Director of Education.  She has 2 degrees, the first in Higher Education and the second in Accounting.  She is an exceptional teacher with all levels of students and she brings energy, enthusiasm and a patient manner that assists all students to their highest potential. Originally from Cuidad Insurgentes north of La Paz, her family has a legacy of teachers.  Merit and her husband Noe both teach and they have 1 child, Aldair.

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Orlando, Instructor
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Orlando, A native of La Paz, Orlando has always had an interest in languages.  He was in the US for ___ years working in California when he decided to return to La Paz to resume his studies in International Languages.  Orlando’s passion is translating books and writings from one language to another in his spare time.  Always smiling and patient, Orlando is a natural teacher who takes great pride in his students’ accomplishments at every level.  We are so happy to have Orlando teaching with us!

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Alexa, Instructor
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Martha, Instructor
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Martha, was born in La Paz and studied fiscal and financial accounting but found a fascination for teaching!  She likes getting to know people, foreigners and their world-wide cultures.  She is a prolific reader and is admittedly addicted to the movies.  Martha is our newest teacher and we are thrilled to have her talents devoted to our students and their learning.  She is another "natural" instructor who has the patience of a saint and the sweetest smile!

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Miriam came to La Paz from Michoacan and Jalisco on the mainland in 2004 where she was born and raised.  She is attending night classes in La Paz to further her education.  She likes to shop, listen to music on her iPod, take  and download photos on her cell phone. She is an energetic person and has learned much about the customs and preferences of foreigners.  She is responsible for the mid-morning snacks and the care of the school and garden.  

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Minnie & Cinders, Greeters
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Minnie and Cinders take their job as "Greeters of the School" very seriously. They're probably the first two faces you'll see! "They are rescued doggies from La Paz and have found a good life being companions for the students during the day and watchdogs during the night." If you would like to donate to the local shelter, talk to Juli and she can give you the info.     ________________________________________________________________________________________