What inspires me most about teaching is my belief that every student can learn, grow, and discover their strengths. I want my students to develop a genuine love of learning […]

My name is Cristina San Gabino. I was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. I graduated from Barry University in 2003 with a degree in Education.  I am passionate about […]

My name is Lucy Sargent, and I have been an international educator since 2014. I am thrilled to be a part of AIS! My Bachelor’s Degree is in Globalization Studies, […]

Hi! I’m Cesar, a global teacher. I live in beautiful Miami, Florida, and graduated from Florida International University. I enjoy exploring new restaurants and trying different types of food. I […]

Lia Cristina Seirotti, 2025 Teacher of the Year recipient, graduated from Florida International University with a bachelor’s degree in education. She then went on to earn her master’s degree in […]

My name is Luanne Shear, and I have been an educator for over a decade. I earned a Bachelor’s degree in English and Arts and Humanities from Florida Atlantic University, […]

Ciel Sheldon is excited to be teaching as part of the Academica International Studies faculty. An experienced secondary teacher, she has been teaching high school and middle school social studies […]

My name is Ole Sheldon, and I attended the University of Oklahoma on an athletic scholarship and then later completed my doctorate in Business Administration through California Southern University.  I […]

Hello, my name is James Sheridan. I am very excited to work, learn, and grow with you all during our AIS journey! I have wanted to be a teacher ever […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 later earned a master’s degree […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hello everyone! My name is Marcel van Hemert, and I am a Global Teacher with Academica International Studies (AIS). I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, and I earned […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

My name is Gloria Vital-Valdes, and I am excited to be a Global Teacher for Academica International Studies. Born in Boston and raised in Miami, I hold a bachelor’s degree […]

My name is Alyssa Wallace. I am an enthusiastic educator with several years’ experience teaching in Florida. I knew from an early age that education was the field I was […]

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 […]

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, […]

Elena Wilson is an educator shaped by a life lived across England, Spain, Mexico, and Florida, now happily rooted in sunny South Florida with her husband, four children, and their […]