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Director Spotlight: Mary Tirado

Director Spotlight: Mary Tirado

Mary Tirado, director of Spanish Schoolhouse Creekside (near Tomball/The Woodlands) leads by example! The teachers she works with overflow with compliments when asked to describe her: caring and compassionate, thoughtful, responsible, inspiring, has a heart for children, upbeat, supportive, and a strong leader. She loves her job and brings her positive attitude and joy to her work every day! We chatted with Mary recently about her upbringing in Venezuela, her love of educating children, […]

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Director Spotlight – Rebeca Zambrano

Director Spotlight – Rebeca Zambrano

Friendly, supportive, strong, dedicated, positive, encouraging - these are just a few of the adjectives that describe Spanish Schoolhouse Rockwall owner and director, Rebeca Zambrano! Rebeca’s mission and passion are childhood education and sharing her cultural heritage. She couldn’t be prouder to be influencing generations of young learners! We chatted with Rebeca to learn more about her roots, her family of origin, and the family she has built through SSH.

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Los cinco aspectos más gratificantes de la enseñanza en Spanish Schoolhouse

Los cinco aspectos más gratificantes de la enseñanza en Spanish Schoolhouse

(You can find the English version of this post directly below the Spanish “Five Best Reasons to Work at Spanish Schoolhouse.”) ¿No sería genial ir a trabajar todos los días a un lugar en el que te sientas como en casa?  ¿Con compañeros de trabajo (y clientes) con los que te sientas como en familia?  Si esto suena atractivo y tienes pasión por la educación, Spanish Schoolhouse puede ser el […]

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Giving Thanks and Giving Back: Learning through Community Service
By     |    Nov 16, 2021
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Giving Thanks and Giving Back: Learning through Community Service

The best way to learn is by doing! This November, as we do each year, our Spanish Schoolhouse students are undertaking hands-on service projects to benefit those in need. Learning about community service is a focus throughout the month. Every school chooses one or more organizations/causes to support. The children love to learn about others and are so eager to help. Their giving hearts are truly an inspiration to us all!

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Director Spotlight – Patty Nuñez
By     |    Oct 14, 2021
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Director Spotlight – Patty Nuñez

Spanish Schoolhouse Flower Mound Director Patty Nuñez found her calling and her passion in helping create the next generation of bilinguals!

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Taking Big Steps Forward at SSH Fort Worth

Taking Big Steps Forward at SSH Fort Worth

The new school year brings exciting celebrations for Spanish Schoolhouse Fort Worth, including a new building and a 10-year anniversary! As they settled into their new digs, we took a few moments to reflect with owners Dusty Gotcher and Yolanda Armas on where they’ve been in the past decade and what their goals are for the next one!

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Spanish Schoolhouse FAQs for New Families

Spanish Schoolhouse FAQs for New Families

New lunch boxes, backpacks, uniforms, and the excitement of meeting new teachers and friends! It’s “Back to School” time, and like every August, this is a time of many questions, especially for new families at Spanish Schoolhouse. We’ve been welcoming students back to school for over 20 years now, so don’t worry… we have answers to all those FAQs (frequently asked questions)! My child doesn’t speak any Spanish. How will […]

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Raising Global Citizens at Spanish Schoolhouse

Raising Global Citizens at Spanish Schoolhouse

What are the most important factors when choosing a preschool? As a parent, you’re likely interested in the quality of the curriculum, student:teacher ratios, convenience to your home or work, and affordability. But in today’s interconnected world, a new priority is emerging for families searching for preschool and childcare – global perspective. Parents want their children to be exposed to cultural diversity and different ways of thinking. They value giving […]

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From Our Kitchen to Yours – Favorite Holiday Recipes from Spanish Schoolhouse
By     |    Dec 8, 2020
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From Our Kitchen to Yours – Favorite Holiday Recipes from Spanish Schoolhouse

Holiday memories usually involve two things - family and food! In today’s blog post, our Spanish Schoolhouse staff share some of the traditional Latin holiday foods from their home countries that bring back sweet (and savory) memories!

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“¡Lávate bien las manos!”  Health and Safety Lingo for Little Ones
By     |    Aug 20, 2020
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“¡Lávate bien las manos!” Health and Safety Lingo for Little Ones

Adapting to new safety protocols can make school seem a little unfamiliar. At Spanish Schoolhouse, our directors, teachers, and our cheerful mascot, Periquito Azul, have fun ways to help keep children healthy and safe while keeping our environment warm, welcoming, and familiar.

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