Carla Rocha-Gil was born in Figueira Da Foz, Portugal and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 7 years old. She loves her Portuguese Culture and makes a point to go back to her native country every opportunity she gets. Professora Carla lives in New Bedford with her husband Pedro and her two...
Rosa Almeida
My name is Rosa Almeida. I was born in Cabo Verde. I have been teaching Portuguese for three years at the Discovery Language Academy. Currently I am teaching ESL ( English as a Second Language) at Normandin Middle School in New Bedford. Education: Bachelor of Arts University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Minor in Portuguese and French Currently...
Vera Fernandes
Married Born in São Miguel, Açores Elementary school teacher since 2005 Kids: 1 Favorite team: Benfica Favorite color: Blue Favorite food: Bacalhau Favorite Hobby: Cooking Favorite Movie: “La vie est belle”
Phebe Ditata
My name is Phebe Ditata and this is my first year teaching at Discovery Language Academy. I have worked in the education field for 38 years as a Conversational Portuguese teacher to adults at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational High School and as an ELL teacher at elementary and high school levels. I was born...
Maria Dos Santos
Maria Dos Santos was born in the island of São Vicente, Cabo Verde and migrated to the United States in 2002. She is passionate about education as she has been teaching for 30 years. She has taught in the United States as well as in the Cabo Verde Islands. She attained a Bachelor’s Degree in...
Elisabete Tavares
I am Elisabete Tavares. I was born and raised in Espinho, Portugal. Elementary school teacher since 2005. Married. One beautiful daughter. As a child growing up in a family of educators, I knew at young age that was my passionI love to read, write and think of fun lessons we can do together that will...
Rosa Ferreira
O meu nome é Rosa Ferreira e sou professora na DLA.Sou portuguesa e vim para os Estados Unidos em 1991.Fiz o ensino secundario no Colegio da Bonanca em Vila Nova de Gaia e o ensino superior na Universidade de Aveiro.Gosto de ler,pesquisar temas do meu interesse,conviver e conhecer outros paises e respetivas culturas.