About Us

Meet Our ESL Team!

Ms. Von Ensley

ESL Department Administrator

Ms. Dalia Resendiz

Executive Assistant to Ms. Ensley

Mr. Jesus Sosa

ESL Department Chair

I teach Mexican American Studies and Ballet Folklorico
6th year teaching, all at RHS

Mrs. Tarshena Anozie

RHS LC Secondary Language Acquisition Teacher

Ms. Valarie Aponte

I teach ESL English II and Academic Literacy Lab 1
Certified Teacher in English, Journalism and ESL
10th Year at RHS over 20 years with English Language Learners
Learned Spanish as an adult which helped deepen my understanding of second language acquisition
I love teaching!
Born and raised in the Chihuahuan Desert and New Mexico

Mrs. Veronica Ramos

I teach ESL English I and II.
I have taught English for 20+ years.
I have taught in TX, GA, and NY.
This is my 4th year teaching at RHS and second-year teaching ESL.
I was born in the big state of Texas.

Mr. Raul Almazo Guzman

ESL Dept. Aid

Mr. Marcus Trevino

ESL Dept. Aid

What is the purpose of the English as a Second Language (E.S.L.) Department?

The goal of English as a second language programs shall be to enable limited English proficient students to become competent in the comprehension, speaking, reading, and composition of the English language through the integrated use of second language methods. The English as a second language program shall emphasize the mastery of English language skills, as well as mathematics, science and social studies, as integral parts of the academic goals for all students to enable limited English proficient students to participate equitably in school.

Texas Administration Code §89.1201

All RISD campuses offer on-site ESL services. Elementary ESL is provided through a pull-out program, while secondary ESL courses are scheduled within the student’s daily schedule.

Richardson High School offers ESL Sections in the Following Courses:

English 1
English 2

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