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Beatriz Ruiz

 

Spanish Teacher

 

My name is Beatriz Ruiz, (Betty), I was born in Huacho, Lima Peru, I have lived in the USA since 2003. I am very happy to teach my first language, Spanish at ILA, and to help the children of this country, which I am very grateful for . I have three adult children. I studied Education at the National University, José F. Sánchez Carrión, de Perú, and graduated with a degree in Language and Literature. I worked , for more than ten years, in the city of Lima, as a Language and communication teacher .I am looking forward to a great year of learning and teaching.

Scott Murphy

 

English Teacher

 

Scott Murphy is in his seventh full-year of teaching. After working in various classrooms with various age groups, Scott relishes working with the elementary and pre-school learners found here at ILA. Each day is different and allows Scott to share his love for reading and language with the students. When he’s not teaching, Scott loves to spend time with his children, Isaiah and Evelynn and playing guitar. 

Pierre Burthey 

 

 

Substitute Teacher 

Born in Marseille, Pierre spent most of his youth in Haute-Saône, in eastern France. After studying at the University of Franche-Comté, he obtained the status of teacher at the IUFM in Besançon. Pierre then moved to Germany to teach French to primary school students in Koblenz as part of an international teaching exchange program (OFAJ). After 4 years, he returned to teach in his native France, first in Montbéliard, then in Paris. In 2006, with his wife and children, Pierre moved to Oregon, where he continued to explore the beauty of the Pacific on foot, by bike and on motorbike, as well as while camping with his three children. Pierre enjoys volleyball, hiking and skiing, and has a particular passion for classical music and opera.

Marc Bescond 

 

 

Music Teacher

Monsieur Marc received classical training at the Conservatoire in France. Born in Brittany, he has studied music since his childhood. He has taught music to children in the French-American schools of Portland for over ten years, as well as in several French conservatories. He likes to teach and share his love of music with children. Marc currently plays bass with the Portland Columbia Symphony.

Fabien Roumezi 

 

 

PE Teacher

Fabien was born in France, in Annonay (Ardèche). He was educated in Grenoble University and at Trinity College, Dublin (Ireland) and also at Manchester Metropolitan University (UK). He enjoys playing soccer and has been on a team since he was 8 years old.

He likes traveling and going to the movies.

Valentin Raclot

 

 

After School Care and Summer Camp

Originally from Metz, France, Valentin is a man of many trades. He has started as a Store Keeper, became a Salesman, has worked as a travel agent, a waiter, and even as a carpenter. These skills he acquired during his life made him a very flexible and patient member of ILA staff. He has a natural feeling with the children that bring a mix of authority and silliness that is very rare in this line of work. He speaks perfect english since he did graduate high school  in the USA. He is authentic and that is why the  children love him.