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Alison Siegel

Alison Siegel

Alison Siegel has been part of the Academica International Studies team for over a decade, bringing dedication and experience to her role as a Global Teacher. She earned her B.A. […]

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Jonathan Sinski

Jonathan Sinski

Hi everyone! My name is Jonathan Sinski, and I am originally from Buffalo, NY.  I have a BA in History from Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and an MS in […]

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Jason Skolits

Jason Skolits

Hey there! My name is Jason Skolits and I live in Perrysburg, OH with my beautiful wife and our two puppies. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from […]

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Kristine Smythers

Kristine Smythers

My name is Kristine Smythers. I live in Miami, Fl. I have my Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and my Master’s degree in Reading Education both from Florida International University. I […]

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Joseph Sosa

Joseph Sosa

Hello! My name is Joseph Sosa. I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida. I have a bachelor’s degree in English Education and have certification in English and Social Sciences. […]

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Dawn Stahl

Dawn Stahl

Hello, my name is Dawn Stahl, and I am truly honored to be part of Academica International Studies. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English from Florida State University and […]

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Sarah Steckling

Sarah Steckling

Hi! My name is Sarah Steckling. I graduated from the University of South Florida in Tampa with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary English Education. I am currently in the process […]

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Ryan Stuart

Ryan Stuart

Hi! My name is Ryan Stuart. I live in South Florida. I earned my bachelor’s degree in 2004 from the University of Tampa in Tampa, FL, and my master’s degree […]

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Kelley Suarez

Kelley Suarez

My name is Kelley Suarez. I graduated from the University of Miami in 2008 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology and a minor in History. From there, I went on […]

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Leslie Torres

Leslie Torres

Hello there! My name is Leslie Torres, and I am thrilled to be an AIS Global Teacher!   A bit about me: I graduated from Florida International University with a […]

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Taffy Townsend

Taffy Townsend

My name is Taffy Townsend, and I hold a BA in English Literature along with an MA in Education, specializing in Literacy. Over the years, I’ve had the pleasure of […]

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Tara Turk

Tara Turk

My name is Tara Turk, and I’m thrilled to be a part of the Academica International Studies team! I live in Gulf Breeze, Florida with my husband and our two […]

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Michelle Vazquez

Michelle Vazquez

My name is Michelle Vazquez, I attended the University of Tampa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education and a Master’s Degree in Curriculum Design. I am certified to teach […]

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Joel Velazquez

Joel Velazquez

Hello! My name is Joel Velazquez. I was born in Miami, Florida and still reside in South Florida today. Teaching is something I thoroughly enjoy! I graduated from Florida International […]

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Yaremis Vega

Yaremis Vega

I’m Yaremis Vega, but please call me Yare! I cannot wait to dive into this wonderful academic adventure with you all! I’m thrilled to be part of the AIS Dual […]

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Milisse Vera

Milisse Vera

My passion for teaching shines brightest through my work with the AIS Dual Diploma program. Guiding students in this innovative, global learning environment has been one of the most rewarding […]

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Melody Vidal

Melody Vidal

Hi there! I’m Melody, and I have been teaching since 2014. I’ve loved every step of the journey and truly embraced the opportunity to make a difference in my students’ […]

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Natasha Viecco

Natasha Viecco

Natasha Viecco was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She has a Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a focus in Special Education, and a bachelor’s degree in English […]

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Casey Vsetula

Casey Vsetula

Hello! My name is Casey Vsetula, and I am passionate about both learning and teaching. I hold a bachelor’s degree in social science education from the University of South Florida […]

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Cayci Weaver

Cayci Weaver

Hey everyone! My name is Cayci Weaver and I am from Northeast Florida. I graduated from Florida State University with a Bachelors of Science in Social Sciences. I have been […]

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Desiree Weissman

Desiree Weissman

Hello! My name is Desiree Weissman, and I’m passionate about helping students discover their strengths and feel confident in their learning. I’m a Florida native, born and raised in Miami, […]

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Johnny West

Johnny West

Hi, my name is Johnny (Rashad) West, I currently live in the Tampa Bay area.  I earned my bachelor’s degree in 2001 from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, […]

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Shelbie Whiteaker

Shelbie Whiteaker

Hi, I’m Shelbie! I’ve been teaching since 2013 and have had the pleasure of working with Kindergarten, first, and second graders. In 2018, I made the move to AIS and […]

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Maggie Wilson

Maggie Wilson

Maggie Wilson is a Florida native, born in Miami, Florida. In 2013, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Education. After graduation, Mrs. Wilson […]

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Bianca Winstel

Bianca Winstel

I’m Bianca Winstel, and I am honored to be part of your educational journey! I have been teaching since 2017 and earned my degree from Florida International University. Originally from […]

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Ashley Wolstein

Ashley Wolstein

Ashley Wolstein was born in Traverse City, Michigan. She studied teaching at Eastern Michigan University before moving to Hawaii where she spent most of her teaching career and earned two […]

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Warren Wright

Warren Wright

My name is Warren Wright, and I live in Southwest Florida with my partner and our standard poodle Tatertot. In addition to my bachelor’s degree in Communication Theory, I have […]

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Christine Young

Christine Young

Welcome! My name is Mrs. Young, and I’m excited to be part of your educational journey. Helping students grow, discover their strengths, and gain confidence in their learning is truly […]

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