Claudia Arsenio joined Discovery Language Academy in 2020. Ms. Arsenio currently teaches the beginner English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) class offered at the school Monday and Wednesday evenings, 5:30 to 7:30.  Claudia was born in Bombarral, Portugal and immigrated to the United States with her family when she was 5 years old. She discovered her love for the language arts as a Flight Attendant for American Trans Air, and aims to encourage confidence and independence through education. Her family’s journey through immigration provides insight to the challenges and needs of her students.  Ms. Arsenio is a Dartmouth resident, and operates a small farm in town. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, traveling whenever possible and blacksmithing with her two sons. Professora Claudia also participated in the Academy’s “Summer Nights” Camp, leading the “Butterflies” this past summer, and works as an aid to the children’s Portuguese class when needed.