Multilingual Language Learners
The Newcomer Academy houses the SEIP Program (Structured English Immersion Program) at Winter Hill is for students in grades 6 - 8 who are new to learning English. Students are in a sub-separate class with opportunities for inclusion in general education. Students learn English as another language while also learning grade-level content. Teachers modify their teaching methods to meet the needs of students as they develop English proficiency. ESL Instructional Specialists are assigned to each school to provide services to English Learners in general education and special education classes.
Eduardo Cruz
ELL Specialist
I've been an ESL Specialist at Somerville Public Schools for the past five years, mostly working with the elementary grade levels. I've enjoyed every moment of it, and I look forward to every new day with high hopes and expectations for my English Language Learners.
Jamie Keegan
6th Grade SEI and SLIFE Teacher
Jamie has been working at Winter Hill for 3 years. He/Him/His
University of San Francisco - Bachelors in Politics
Lesley University - Masters in Education
I love watching, playing, and coaching soccer!
jkusiakcarey@k12.somerville.ma.us
Class Dojo or Talking Points
Julia Kusiak Carey
ESL Specialist
Julia is an ESL specialist. She works with students in grade 3 as well as teaches grade 7/8 ELA in the Newcomer Academy. Newcomer Academy Students can go to Google Classroom to find study resources and online English games. Students can also share their learning with their families on Google Classroom.
Tara Murphy Beardsley
7th and 8th Grade SEI Science
Science educator, lifelong learner, runner, reader, mother of three, she/her, #antiracist, #fightingforclimatechange, and traveler.
@winterhillseiscience
@clasedemsmurphy
617-625-6600 x 6788
Ms. Salazar
ESL Instruction Specialist
As an ESL specialist, I work mainly with emergent bilinguals. I act as a bridge to help students transition from our Newcomers Academy to the regular education classrooms and succeed at it. I am originally from Colombia and therefore, a native Spanish speaker. I have been a teacher for over 30 years, and worked in Somerville for the last 22. I most frequently work in middle school, but I’ve been honored to work in every single grade Winter Hill offers, as well as every single program. I love what I do, and I think that our students are the best.
Claudia Seara-Galvez
Grade 6 Science, Social Studies and English
I was born and raised in Brazil. I have been working in Somerville for more than 20 years with multilingual families of many different languages and cultural backgrounds and I am very excited about this school year. Welcoming students and families into our WildCat community is truly something I enjoy doing as the year progresses. I love to travel to different places and explore new cultures and traditions.
Lindsay Weaver
7th and 8th Grade SEI and SLIFE ELA
This is my fourth year teaching at Winter Hill in our SEI program. Prior to teaching at Winter Hill I taught first grade at the East Somerville Community School. Before that I taught in the Cambridge Public Schools. I am one of the coaches for our Girls on the Run club and for our girls' middle school basketball team. I am an avid runner and beach goer. When I'm not in the classroom I enjoy spending time with my husband and daughter.
WhatsApp 617-871-9530
Mr. Willet
ELL Specialist
I grew up in Jupiter, Florida where I played baseball, practiced gymnastics, and went to an environmental science academy for high school. I then studied sociology at Bowdoin College in Maine and got my Masters in Education at Lesley University. I enjoy gardening, skiing, home improvement, and teaching at the Winter Hill!
Werly Robert
ELL Paraprofessional
Mr. Robert has worked at Winter Hill with newcomer students for many years. He speaks Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish. He has his Masters in Education.