Susan A. Whitney, a resident of Rochester, MA came to the Discovery Language Academy as an adult Portuguese language learner. She is a University of Massachusetts Dartmouth graduate, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting, A Master of Business Administration, and a post-graduate Certificate Studies in Professional Writing. Her career spanned twenty-five years in...
Sandra immigrated to the United States at the age of two. She grew up in New Bedford, Ma. She earned her education at Bristol Community College. Patricia is a certified CNA, as well as a medical assistant; she has been in the medical field for over 25 years. She has worked with mentally challenged adults...
Delia De Mello has been with the Social Security Administration for over 30 years. She has been an agency Claims Representative and Technical Expert. She currently handles Public Affairs outreach in Southeastern MA, South Shore and the Cape & Islands, with a focus on Retirement, Disability, Survivors & Medicare benefits, and Social Security On-line Services....
Kathy resides in Dartmouth with her husband, Chris, her three children and three grandchildren. Her parents, Henrique & Maria Almeida, journeyed from Portugal seeking better opportunities. They not only provided her with a loving and nurturing environment but also instilled values of hard work, determination, and resilience. These values became guiding principles in Kathy’s life,...
Assistant general counsel of a Boston based technology company, with a demonstrated history of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating high level complex contracts. Skilled in strategic negotiations, securities regulation, telecommunications, cloud services and civil litigation with a strong business focused and entrepreneurial growth mindset.
Stephen currently lives in New Bedford with his wife. He has been a realtor and Notary Public for over 30 years. In the past Steve has held several Presidencies in different organizations, most recently as President of the Discovery Language Academy where he had been a board member for several years. He was also President of...
Michael resides in East Freetown. He is currently the Vice President of Discovery Language Academy. He was also the former President of the Prince Henry Society and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Zeiterion Theater. He is very honored and proud to say that he was one of the initial founders of the...
Gloria de Sá is an immigrant from the Portuguese Mainland who has lived in New Bedford since 1971. She has a PhD in sociology from Brown University and is a former (retired) associate professor of sociology and faculty director of the Ferreira-Mendes Portuguese-American Archives at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth. Her academic research and publications...
Lucilia lives in Acushnet and has worked at Acushnet Rubber Company since 1994 as a Lab Technician and Quality Auditor. She is extremely proud of her two daughters who both graduated for the Discovery Language Academy. She is a member of the Scholarship Committee for the American Maritime Heritage Society, as well as a member...
Lilly resides in Dartmouth with her husband and family. She has been a Cosmetologist for over 30 years. She graduated from LaBarons Academy in 1986. After graduation, she wanted to further her education in the field of color artistry and decided to attend the Clairol Institution in New York City. In 1994, Lilly decided to purchase an old pharmacy...