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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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3 Tips for Perseverance in Bilingual Learning
By     |    Dec 2, 2022
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3 Tips for Perseverance in Bilingual Learning

It can be difficult to be patient in a world that loves instant gratification. Some things, however, take time to master. One of those things is the mastery of language. Don’t give up! You’ve already taken a step in the right direction of bilingual learning, by enrolling your child in Spanish Schoolhouse. Now you just have to practice the power of perseverance. Here are three valuable tips for when you […]

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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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¿Cómo está el clima hoy?  Weather Expressions in Spanish
By     |    May 5, 2022
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¿Cómo está el clima hoy? Weather Expressions in Spanish

For our Spanish Schoolhouse preschoolers, the weather is an important concept we learn at Circle Time.  Seasons, calendars, and how to dress for the weather bring up fun conversations, especially when Texas sees unusual weather like our recent snowy winters! All sorts of vocabulary and weather expressions are introduced here. If you’re traveling in a Spanish-speaking country, it’s also handy to have a good grip on the lingo so you […]

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Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish Tongue Twisters Make Learning Fun!

Spanish tongue twisters can help improve pronunciation, accent, fluency, and muscle memory while producing a lot of laughs along the way!

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Exploring the Spanish Speaking World: ¡Vamos a las Islas Galápagos!
By     |    Feb 28, 2022
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Exploring the Spanish Speaking World: ¡Vamos a las Islas Galápagos!

We know Spanish Schoolhouse families love to expose their children to the world. If you’re looking for a travel adventure full of spectacular scenery, history, and unique wildlife in a Spanish-speaking country, take a little peek at the fascinating Galapagos Islands. 

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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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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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