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) Dual Diploma. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hi! My name is Tracy Gregory. I live in Sarasota, Florida and graduated from Florida Gulf Coast University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and minors in education and interdisciplinary […]

Hello everyone! I’m Janetta (Jan) Devin, and I’m thrilled to join AIS this year. I live in central Florida with my husband and our three Cane Corso’s—big dogs with even […]

Hello from Florida! My name is Samar Ghandour, and I’m excited to be a part of Academica International Studies. As a first-generation Palestinian-American, I understand and appreciate the importance of […]

Carey Gilcher is a student-centered educator with a passion for exploring language and literature, making connections, and sparking curiosity in her students. An educator since 2002, Carey spent her career […]