Visiting Teachers
Maxwell has had visiting teachers from Spain for the past 20 years. This exchange program has made a significant impact on Maxwell and the success of the entire FCPS Spanish Immersion Program (SIP).
Maxwell has had visiting teachers from Spain for the past 20 years. This exchange program has made a significant impact on Maxwell and the success of the entire FCPS Spanish Immersion Program (SIP).
Currently, there is one visiting teacher from Spain, María Mato (fourth grade) and three former visiting teachers Ana Sánchez (first grade), Raúl Chamorro (music) and David Mato (Intructional Media). The teachers have made, and continue to make lasting contributions to our students, families, and the local community.
Currently, there is one visiting teacher from Spain, María Mato (fourth grade) and three former visiting teachers Ana Sánchez (first grade), Raúl Chamorro (music) and David Mato (Intructional Media). The teachers have made, and continue to make lasting contributions to our students, families, and the local community.
The teachers have been recognized by magazines, state language associations, families from former students, etc. and have taken leadership helping our school district with new visiting teachers from Spain that arrive in Fayette County on a yearly basis. Also, David Mato has been a presenter for three years at the proffesional development organized by Ministerio de Educación de España for new visiting teachers in the United States.
The teachers have been recognized by magazines, state language associations, families from former students, etc. and have taken leadership helping our school district with new visiting teachers from Spain that arrive in Fayette County on a yearly basis. Also, David Mato has been a presenter for three years at the proffesional development organized by Ministerio de Educación de España for new visiting teachers in the United States.
María Mato-Fresán
María Mato-Fresán
Visiting Teacher from Spain
Visiting Teacher from Spain
2017/2018 Kentucky Outstanding New Teacher
2017/2018 Kentucky Outstanding New Teacher
On September 2017, María was named the Kentucky Outstanding New Teacher of the Year, an award that recognizes outstanding teachers whose excellence in world language teaching may not be recognized otherwise, and to demonstrate that the profession and KWLA care about new teachers and their professional growth.
On September 2017, María was named the Kentucky Outstanding New Teacher of the Year, an award that recognizes outstanding teachers whose excellence in world language teaching may not be recognized otherwise, and to demonstrate that the profession and KWLA care about new teachers and their professional growth.
Local and international media covered the story as noted in the links below:
Local and international media covered the story as noted in the links below:
David Mato-Segovia
David Mato-Segovia
Former Visiting Teacher from Spain
Former Visiting Teacher from Spain
Fame 2017/2018 Award
Fame 2017/2018 Award
Educator of the Month, Asbury University
Educator of the Month, Asbury University
FAME_program.pdfThe school district’s FAME Awards program gives graduating seniors a chance to salute an effective teacher, counselor, coach, or other role model who has had a significant impact on their lives. Please see an excerpt from the essay submitted by one of David's former students.
The school district’s FAME Awards program gives graduating seniors a chance to salute an effective teacher, counselor, coach, or other role model who has had a significant impact on their lives. Please see an excerpt from the essay submitted by one of David's former students.
Asbury University - Educator of the Month_ David Mato _ Lexington Family.pdfAsbury University - Lexington Family magazine
Asbury University - Lexington Family magazine
With sponsorship from Asbury University, Lexington Family Magazine recognizes an outstanding educator each month. David Mato was featured in the February 2018 edition and received a special award.
With sponsorship from Asbury University, Lexington Family Magazine recognizes an outstanding educator each month. David Mato was featured in the February 2018 edition and received a special award.