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Jill Malman

Jill Malman

My name is Jill Malman, and it is an honor and privilege for me to be helping to shape the minds of our future world leaders. I graduated from the […]

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Kelley Maloney

Kelley Maloney

Hello, my name is Kelley Maloney and I was born and raised in South Florida. I earned my bachelor’s degree in English Education and an ESOL Endorsement from Florida Atlantic […]

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Emily Mancera

Emily Mancera

My name is Emily Mancera. I live in Central Florida with my husband, son, and twin daughters. In my spare time, I enjoy reading and going for walks in the […]

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Nicole Manzano

Nicole Manzano

Hello!  My name is Nicole Manzano, and I currently reside in Gainesville, Florida. Go Gators!   I come from a family of educators, and it was their drive that gave me […]

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Adriana Martin

Adriana Martin

Hello! My name is Adriana Martin, and I was born and raised in Miami, FL. I received my BA in English: Editing, Writing, and Media and International Affairs from Florida […]

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Morgan Meadows

Morgan Meadows

My name is Morgan Meadows, and I have been teaching since 2014. I studied education at Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. My favorite subject is history, I love learning […]

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Sofia Meahl

Sofia Meahl

I am Sofia Meahl, a dedicated and passionate Global Teacher within the Dual Diploma Program. Beyond the classroom, I embrace the roles of a loving mother to two wonderful boys […]

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Sandra Meyer

Sandra Meyer

My name is Sandra Meyer, and I love being part of the Academica International Studies team!  I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to Tampa, Florida, in […]

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Janice Mills

Janice Mills

Hello from sunny South Florida! My name is Janice Mills, and I am a Global Teacher for Academica International Studies.  I grew up in South Florida, where I earned my […]

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Meera Mahabir

Meera Mahabir

Hello! My name is Meera Mahabir, and I am proud to serve as a Global Teacher with Academica International Studies. I earned my bachelor’s degree from Florida International University and […]

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David “Dave” Moak

David “Dave” Moak

Greetings! My name is Dave Moak, and I am delighted to be a teacher with Academica International Studies. I was born in the UK and grew up in Virginia, and […]

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Sarah Moore

Sarah Moore

Hello! My name is Sarah Moore. I currently reside in sunny Tallahassee, Florida. I began my teaching career in 2010 right after graduating from Saint Leo University’s Gainesville, Florida center. […]

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Elizabeth Mott

Elizabeth Mott

My name is Elizabeth Mott, and I currently live in Pace, FL in the Florida Panhandle. I began teaching in 2012 after graduating from the University of Florida with a […]

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Nicole Mueller

Nicole Mueller

I was born in Florida and went to secondary school in chilly Michigan. I moved back to Florida for College, where I received my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. My favorite […]

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Camilla Nagaoka

Camilla Nagaoka

Hello everyone!  My name is Camilla Nagaoka. I am originally from São Paulo, Brazil, but currently live in Atlanta, Georgia. Whenever I have some time for myself, I love to […]

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Alyssa Nicholson

Alyssa Nicholson

Alyssa Nicholson was raised in New York, but now resides in sunny Orange City, Florida. She received her bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts Education from the University of Central […]

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Susan Nies

Susan Nies

My name is Susan Nies, and I am excited to be your instructor this summer! I grew up in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Florida in my early 20s. […]

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Greg Notowitz

Greg Notowitz

My name is Gregory (Greg) Notowitz, and I have been a professional teacher since 2005, both in the classroom and as a virtual instructor.  I earned my Bachelor of Arts […]

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Natalie Ortega

Natalie Ortega

Hello, my name is Natalie Ortega, and I am honored to be a part of the Academica International Studies community!  I have been teaching since 2011.  For 8 years, I […]

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Rachel Osborne

Rachel Osborne

I began teaching in 2013 in the Florida public school system, making my transition to teaching virtually in 2021. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Florida State University, […]

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Shelley Padron

Shelley Padron

Hello! My name is Shelley Padron, and I’m proud to be a native of beautiful, sunny, and culturally rich South Florida. I hold a bachelor’s degree in education and a […]

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Ayita Patrick

Ayita Patrick

My name is Ayita Patrick, and I am honored to serve as a Global Teacher. I was born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, and now reside in Central Florida with […]

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Wendy Perkins

Wendy Perkins

My name is Wendy Perkins, and I live along the Gulf Coast in beautiful Pensacola, Florida.  I received my degree in English and Creative Writing from the University of West […]

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Gabriel Pessoa

Gabriel Pessoa

My name is Gabriel Pessoa, and I feel fortunate to connect with students around the world as a Global Teacher with Academica International Studies. I was born in Brazil and […]

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Christa Phelps

Christa Phelps

Hello! I’m excited to introduce myself to you. I’m Christa Phelps, a passionate educator who was born and raised in Michigan. Since then, I have traded in the snow for […]

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Vanessa Phillips

Vanessa Phillips

Hi! My name is Vanessa Phillips. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where I still live today. My husband and I have two wonderful kids, Mia and Ricky, […]

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Mariana Pino Chaluja

Mariana Pino Chaluja

My name is Mariana Pino Chaluja, and I am excited to join the Academica International Studies family.  I live in Miami, Florida, with my husband, our two sons, and our […]

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Lisette Pickard

Lisette Pickard

Lisette Pickard was born and raised in Miami, Florida and graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a bachelor’s degree in Education. Her professional background includes certifications in the areas of […]

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Cathleen Presley

Cathleen Presley

My name is Cathleen Presley. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. In 2014, I graduated from Florida International University with an Education Degree with an ESOL and Reading […]

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Jennifer Reynoso-Haymond

Jennifer Reynoso-Haymond

Mrs. Jennifer Reynoso-Haymond was born and raised in California. She currently lives in California with her husband, Ian, and son, Oliver. She holds a master’s degree in English from National […]

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