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Mrs. Alchawki
French
Bonjour! Je m’appelle Madame AlChawki. I grew up in Alexandria, Egypt and moved to the United States many years ago. I reside in Frederick with my husband and my four children. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in French language and literature from Alexandria University, Egypt. I earned my master's degree in teaching from Mount Saint Mary’s University, US. Before joining MCPS, I taught French overseas for fourteen years. I have been a GHS Trojan teacher for the past four years. I love teaching, cooking, traveling and listening to music. I can’t wait to start my fifth year at GHS and to meet with my new students.Mrs. Alchawki
French
Mrs. Caraballo
Spanish
"I have been involved with MCPS since 2003, but it wasn't until I completed a long-term substitute position for the whole year that I realized my dream job was in front of me the whole time! I returned to my alma mater UMD (Go Terps!), to complete my M.Ed. and continue loving what I do serving the wonderful GHS community. As a proud trilingual Latina, I am passionate about culture and impart what I know while learning about my students and having fun. When I'm not working, I like to spend time with my family and explore recipes on Pinterest. Trojans, I'm very excited to join and support you in your language journey!" Mrs. Caraballo
Spanish
Ms. Chevalier
Spanish
¡Hola! I'm Señorita Chevalier, and I teach Spanish 3 and 5 here at GHS. This is my 7th year at GHS, and I LOVE it here: our students, staff, and community are awesome! Before coming to GHS, I taught English in Spain and taught Spanish at Kansas State University while getting my Master's degree. Outside the classroom, I love to travel, learn about new cultures and ways of thinking, and spend time with my friends, family, and pup! Ms. Chevalier
Spanish
Ms. Deausen
Spanish
¡Hola! I'm Señorita Deausen, and I teach Spanish 1 and 2. I began teaching in 2014 and eventually found a home at Gaithersburg High School in 2020! I love the community and all my students at GHS. I was born and raised in MOCO but have lived abroad in the beautiful country of Spain & have traveled to over 20 countries. Outside of teaching, my interests include hiking, basketball, tennis, exploring, dancing, scrapbooking & spending time with my family and friends.Ms. Deausen
Spanish
Mrs. Janofsky
Spanish for Spanish Speakers and AP Lit
Hola, I am originally from Brazil and am very proud to have been part of the GHS family for 7 years. I love languages, and teaching Spanish is my passion. I also love spending time with my family and my dogs. I enjoy traveling and learning about history, people, and their culture. While traveling, I like visiting museums and going to the beach. I am looking forward to another marvelous year at GHS! Mrs. Janofsky
Spanish for Spanish Speakers and AP Lit
Mrs. Ross
World Languages Resource Teacher
Spanish
Hola! Yo, soy Sra. Ross. I'm so excited to be here and get to know you all. I've been teaching for 9 years now, and I've loved every minute of it. I am also the World Languages Resource Teacher. I'm passionate about helping students learn and grow, and every student has the potential to succeed. Creating a positive and supportive learning environment is important, so I'll work hard to ensure everyone feels comfortable and respected in my classroom.Mrs. Ross
World Languages Resource Teacher
Spanish
Here are a few things about me that you might not know:
- I love to read, and I'm always looking for new books.
- I'm a big fan of movies and TV shows and love discussing them with my friends.
- I'm also a big music fan, and I love to go to concerts.
- I'm excited to be here at GHS for my seventh year, and I can't wait to start year nine here.
I hope to see you all in my classes soon!
Mrs. Thornburgh-
Spanish for Spanish Speakers and AP Spanish LC
Before joining GHS, Sra. Thornburgh taught for eight years in Southern and Northern California, followed by a year in Asheville, North Carolina. Before her teaching career, she lived in Spain, France, Costa Rica, and Mexico (with four years spent in Mexico City) for five years. While in Mexico, she taught English as a Second Language before returning to the US to pursue an MBA. After completing her degree, Sra. Thornburgh worked in the private education sector for several years but eventually realized her true calling was in the classroom. She obtained her teaching credential and began teaching in 2010. Currently, she and her husband, along with their two children, reside locally and enjoy outdoor activities. They try to visit family in Tennessee, Colorado, and California as much as possible.Mrs. Thornburgh-
Spanish for Spanish Speakers and AP Spanish LC
Mr. Weston
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Hola! Yo, soy Sr. Weston. I am so excited to be a Gaithersburg Trojan!! I have previously taught at Roberto Clemente Middle School for the last 6 years. Before getting my Spanish teaching certification, I graduated from Salisbury University with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism/ Communications. As a kid, I grew up in Clarksburg and graduated high school as an MCPS product. When I am not teaching, I am always busy with something! I work for CBS Sports during the NFL Season (Baltimore Ravens and Washington Football Team), play ⚽️ soccer in an adult league on weekends, play Xbox, and love to travel. I love to visit Spain (where my dad is from), Colombia (where my wife is from), and travel in general. I also have a sweet dog named Marsha.Mr. Weston
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Ms. Carrion-Zayas
Ms. Carrion-Zayas
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
Spanish for Spanish Speakers
¡Hola! Soy Ms. Carrión. I came all the way from Puerto Rico to have the pleasure of improving your Spanish skills! I've been teaching for 7 years now, and I've been around the world while teaching English and Spanish. I am very passionate when it comes to language acquisition. Fun fact: I speak 4 languages; come to my class to find out which ones! I'm a firm believer that the classroom is a safe space to make mistakes and learn from them. I will make it a priority to help you gain fluency in your target language so that you can become one of the most competent professionals out there.
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