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PSI Amity Interns 2011-2012
Jezabel Garcia Arenas
Spain
jezabelarenas@hotmail.com
Patricia Vera
Spain
pveraartz@hotmail.com
Tatiana Giraldo
Spain
mrt1529@hotmail.com
Ledicia Losada
Spain
ledi1986@hotmail.com
Amity Interns 2010-2011 School Year
Juan Manzandeo, Spain - Kinder
Hi everyone!!
My name is Juan Antonio Manzanedo and I´m 29 years old. I´m from Madrid, Spain, and I´ve lived in Mallorca, Toledo and London as well. I have two brothers who are married and I have 2 nephews, Lucas and Marcos who are both 2 years old. I live with my parents. This year I just finished my degree in Education and I thought that it was a very special moment to change the city and improve not just the english language, but getting experience teaching, living with other people cultural not similar to me. Talking of my hobbies, I love going to the cinema, traveling, sports and reading.
You can contact me at: chicoole19@hotmail.com
Host Family: Chato & Nancy Alvarado
Aunt/Uncle: Russ & Tammy Wilkinson
Pere Vias
Spain
perevias@gmail.com
Manuel Alvarez
Venezuela
warriorofsky@hotmail.com
Gonzalo Garcia
Spain
chalongear@hotmail.com
Estefania Perez
Venezuela
tifyfafy@hotmail.com
Andres Felipe Hernandez
Colombia
andreshernandez0410@
hotmail.com
Eva Pellicer
Spain
evapelli@hotmail.com
Andrea Povedano
Spain
pove89@hotmail.com
Rocio Perez
Spain
rocioperez24@hotmail.com
Pilar Riera
Spain
pillar_riera@hotmail.com
Pictured in Photo, from Left to Right:
Diana, Catalina, Paola, Marta, Carmen, Javier, Sophie, Esther
Sophia Durán, Chile - 1st Grade & 3rd Grade Math Assistant
Hi!!! I’m Sophie from Chile. I’m 29 years old. I’m really happy to be part of this wonderful family that is PSI.
My parents are Rosa and Raimundo. My mom is an elementary teacher and my dad works for the Chilean Air Force. I have two older siblings (Angela and Esteban) and I’m an aunt to three nieces.
In Chile I am a teacher of English. I’ve been working for almost 4 years now. I love my job and working with children. This has been a wonderful experience so far. People are very welcoming and the family I’m living with is the best I could ask for!! They are wonderful!!!
In my free time I like to read and outdoor activities are my favorite, I like exploring new places and have a good chat with friends and family.
One of the things that still amazes me it’s that all the lakes here freeze in winter!!! And you can drive and walk on the ice!
You may contact me at: solenaduran@gmail.com
Host Family: Chris & Carrie Long
Aunt/Uncle: Matt & Meighan Frederick
Carmen Avendaño, Spain - 4th Grade
Hello. I´m Carmen, I come from Madrid, in Spain. I am twenty-four years old. I was studying Classical Philology in Madrid for five years. When I finished I came here to
learn about teaching students. I want to improve my English too, of course. The best thing for me in Minnesota is the scenery, the lakes and the country is incredible and I feel a healthy wind and a very nice lifestyle. I´m getting used to and learning increasingly about this country and his people. I´m sorry for my English but I try to improve each day.
You may contact me at 612-876-1681 or carmen_av03@hotmail.com
Host Family: Jeff Hanson & Anna Hayden
Aunt/Uncle: Cathryn & Chris Kasic
Paula Lopez, Colombia - Kinder
My name is Paola Lopez. I am 23 years old. I am from Bogota, Colombia. In my country, I live with my father, mother, my brother and my little sister. Before coming to Minnesota, I was teaching English to children, teenagers and adults in a language center. Talking about my hobbies, I like very much to know different places, practice exercise, writing and reading activities.
You may contact me at: yury.lopez.111@gmail.com
Host Family: Chris Holden & Kelly Bunte
Aunt/Uncle: Clarence & Lisa Pollockk
Marta Lezcano, Spain - 3rd Grade
Hello!!! My name is Marta, I am 23 years old. I have been living with my parents and my sister (one year older than me) in Madrid since 1999, before that I lived in Palma of Mallorca, where I was born.
Before coming to Minnesota I was studying Classics, I find it entertaining and interesting to learn ancient languages and I think it’s a good way to learn the modern languages. Moreover, I would like to dedicate my life to teaching and, for this reason, I think participating on this program is a good opportunity for me to get experience in the education area. Also to improve my English level, to know other ways of life different from mine and enjoy new landscapes, because I love to travel and I have always wanted to visit the United States.
Since the first year of college I teach one to one lessons of Latin and Greek to young people. The relationship with my students has always been very good. I try that they have enough confidence to be able to ask me the questions if they don’t understand. They always feel very comfortable with me and have been successful.
You may contact me at: 612-636-4865 or melfish241@hotmail.com
Host Family: Kathy Cranbrook & Connie Meyer
Aunt/Uncle: Sherry Moore
Diana Mora, Colombia - 5th Grade
Hello, my name is Diana Mora, I am from Colombia. Before I came to Minnesota, I was studying Pedagogy and international trade. Last year I had the opportunity to work with a foundation for encouraging people how to start their own businesses. I really love meeting new people, traveling to new places, and helping out. I have a passion for learning, music, history, culture and education. In my free time I like watching movies, reading, dancing, playing basketball, and I love to work on artistic projects like painting or making handicraft.
I love my family; we always support each other. My father is retired, my mother is a teacher. She is enthusiastic, fun and very active, she is always smiling, laughing, and joking. I have a brother who studied systems engineering, and he works in Colombia.
There are many things that I Love about Minnesota. It is so beautiful, people here are wonderful, the lakes, the squirrels, Minnesota fair, and I’m sure there are many things to discover.
You may contact me at: dianacarolina192@gmail.com
Host Family: Greg & Sally Goddard
Aunt/Uncle: Dan & Laura Swartz
Juan Carrillo, Spain - Kinder
Host Family: Mike Finley & Kassie Madden
Aunt/Uncle: Carlos & Heather Garcia
Javier Marin, Spain - 2nd Grade
My name is Javier Marín and I am from Madrid, the capital of Spain. I have always lived in this city but sometimes I travel to the villages of my parents that are near Madrid to see my family and enjoy nature (walking or biking with my friends).
For me, the family is important because they always support me. So, I try to spend time with them and often we have reunions. I live with my mother and my sister. My mother is an administrator in a Mall, my father is a nurse and a teacher and my sister studies architecture.
I have finished my University degree this year to become a Physical Education Teacher. I've been working in schools assisting teachers since I started my degree. Also, I have been tutoring children from 2 to 13 years old. In addition, I have been working for years as a swimming pool coach. Over the summer, I enjoy working at camps because I have the coordinator leisure qualification. I also have experience in coaching soccer and floorball.
You may contact me at 612-387-0120 or javi_marin_08@msn.com
Host Family: John & Susan Herbert
Aunt/Uncle: Tim & Michelle Amelse
Ercillia Delprato, Argentina - Kinder & 3rd Grade
Hello! I am Ercilia, I am 20 years old and I am from Cordoba, Argentina. Before coming here I was studying at university to be an English teacher and translator. I was also tutoring some primary school children and babysitting from time to time. As regards my family, I have my parents, two sisters and one brother. I love outdoor activities, such as jogging or cycling and visiting new places. I also enjoy cooking and reading. I really like Minnesota, it is a well-organized place. So far, what I have liked most it is the quietness and the landscape, you can find lakes everywhere you go!; however the fact that it is quite a mild winter surprises me because I came here ready to experience snow! (Which I don’t have in the area where I live in my country).
You can contact me @ deni_d4@hotmail.com
Host Family: Vincent & Johanna Bryan
Aund/Uncle: Bill & Emma Swindlehurst
