| ABOUT THE AMERICAN SCHOOL FACULTY
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 Ask most adults about their school years and you will probably hear about one of their favorite teachers. We know that having motivated and skilled teachers who serve as role models for students is equally important as a comprehensive curriculum.
Our faculty members are credentialed teachers representing diverse
cultures and experiences. As of September 2009, there were 40 full-time and 2 part-time faculty members including 17 U.S. citizens, 15 Mexicans, 9 Canadians and 1 of other nationality – 35% of whom hold a Masters Degree or higher.
We encourage our faculty members to expand their own education
and qualifications by providing them with opportunities to attend
workshops as well as offering an on-site Masters Degree program
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| MEET ONE OF OUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS |
 Philip Marks, was born and raised in Elgin, Illinois, once the great watch making town of the the United States. He graduated from San Jose State University with a BA in English and soon afterward served two years as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Liberia, West Africa, monitoring tuberculosis patients in a Monrovian clinic. He earned his teaching credential from Fresno State University and began teaching in 1982. In his career, he has taught first through eighth grade in both public and private schools, and has lived and taught in Mexico on and off for 9 years. He currently teaches third and fourth grade English at Colegio Americano of Puerto Vallarta.
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| MEET ONE OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS |
 Lisa Schalla-Salgado has a teaching degree in Social Studies and German from Concordia College, Moorhead, Minnesota, and a Masters in Secondary Education from the University of Alabama. She has been on staff for 10 years, after having taught in Germany, Spain, and Mexico City. Lisa gives classes in World Geography, U.S. History and AP U.S. History to grades 7 through eleven and organizes the 10th grade CLOSE UP trip to Washington D.C. each year. She is the National Honor Society advisor and head of our LEER y CRECER project with public schools. Within the Vallarta community, Lisa is active in reading advocacy, and promoting choral events and support for women with breast cancer.
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| FACULTY OVERVIEW & CONTACT INFO |
The American School values individuality and as a result our faculty members represent a wide range of educational backgrounds, areas of expertise, and nationalities. Feel free to contact them with your questions or comments about the American School.
 OLIVIA ALMEIDA, MEX, Bachelor, ITESEM, Pre Kinder to 6th, Computer Education
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LAURA GABRIELA ALVAREZ VALDEZ, MEX, Masters, Escuela Normal de Jalisco, 5th & 6th, Spanish
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MA. DEL ROCIO ARENAS SOTO, MEX, Bachelor, Escuela Normal La Florida, 7th, 8th, 9th & 12th , Spanish Literature
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MARIKA KATHLEEN BAREN, US, B.A., University of Nevada Reno, 7th - 12th , H.S. American & World Literature / SSL
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CHARLOTTE M. BROWN, Canadiense, Bachelor, The University of Alberta, Pre First , English
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FRANCISCO JAVIER CANIZALES, US, B.S., Western Carolina University, 7th - 9th , Physcal, Earth & Life Science
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JESSICA EVE CANIZALES, US, B.S., Western Carolina University, 1st - 6th, Science Teacher
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KYLIEL CASILLAS M., MEX, Bachelor, Universidad de Guadalajara, 11th & 12th, Spanish Literature
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SILVIA CHAVEZ, MEX, Masters, Centro de Estudios de Posgrado SEP, Pre First & S.S.L., Spanish
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NANCY COATES, Canadiense, Bachelor, Queen's University, 1st - 2nd, English
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KYLIE SHEA DALZELL, Canadiense, B.E., Queen's University, PK - 6th , Physical Education
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EDUARDO JOSE ESPINOSA S., Italiana, Bachelor, University of Palermo, Upper School, Athletic Director / Futbol Soccer Coach
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HEATHER FENTON, Canadiense, Bachelor, Nipissing University, 7th, 8th & 12th, English & British Literature
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LORENA FRUTOS ZAVALA, MEX, Bachelor, Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León, 7th - 12th , Pre Algera, Calculus & AP Psychology
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JOHN D. GILMAN, US, Masters, Loyola Marymount University, 1st - 6th, Remedial
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MARIA GODINEZ PEREZ, MEX, Bachelor, Normal Superior Juana de Asbaje, Spanish Preschool
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ROCIO GOMEZ ECHEVESTE, MEX, Bachelor, Universidad Pedagogica Nacional, 3rd & 4th, Spanish
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KIMBERLY FAWN HAMILTON, Canadiense, Bachelor, University of Alberta, 5th & 6th, English
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MICHAEL SEAN HENEGHAN, US, B.A., Indiana University, 7th - 12th , English Literature
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MARINA HERNANDEZ GARCES, MEX, Bachelor, Universidad Autonoma de Guerrero, 1st & 2nd, Spanish
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MEREDITH MILLER HIGGINS, US, B.M.E., Indiana University, Music
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KATHRYN ANN JOHNSON, Estadounidense, Bachelor, University of Minnesota, Pre Kinder, English
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ADAM ALEXANDER KILNER, Britanico, BSC , University of Manchester & Brunel University, 7th, 10th, 11th, & 12th, Pre Algebra, Biology, Chemistry & Physics
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ELISE LANGLEY, Estadounidense, Masters, Texas A&M University, 10th & 11th, Admissions & Academic Coordinator/ Chemistry & Health
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JOSIAH J LAPOSKY, Estadounidense, B.A. & M.S., Saint John's University & St. Cloud State University, School Counselor/HS Psychology & Health teacher
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FIDELA LOPEZ COLMENARES, MEX, Bachelor, Normal Superior Juana de Asbaje, 3rd, Spanish
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JOEL MANZANO QUINTERO, MEX, Bachelor, Universidad de Guadalajara, 7th - 12th, Physical Education
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PHILLIP MARKS, Estadounidense, Bachelor, San Jose State University, 3rd & 4th, English
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BRETT CHARLES MARSHALL, Canadiense, B.E/B.S., University of Toronto & University of Western Ontario, 7th -12th, Math, Calculus, Geometry, Physics
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AMANDA BRIANNE McLAUGHLIN, Estadounidense, Bachelor, Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, PK - 12th, Art
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CHARLOTTE P. MORENO, Mex/USA, Masters, University of California , 1st - 6th, E.S.L. Primary
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GENEVIEVE ORR PEREZ, Estadounidense, Bachelor, Western Michigan University, 7th - 12th , Library & Art History
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JENNIFER MARIE PETERS, US, Masters, University of Wisconsin - Stout, Nursery, English
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MARK ANDREW PICKETTS, Canadiense, B.E.&M.A., Queen's University & The University of Alabama, 7th - 12th, Technology Director
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JOSE ANTONIO SALGADO, MEX, Masters, Florida Atlantic University, Upper School, Jr. & High School Principal
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LISA SCHALLA, Norteamericana, Masters, University of Alabama, 7th, 9th, 10th & 11th, World Geography, World & U.S History and AP US Hist
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KATHLEEN SELITZER, Norteamericana, Masters, University of Nevada, Reno, Lower School, Preschool & Primary Director
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GERALD SELITZER, Norteamericana, Masters, University of Alabama, Entire School, General Director
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LEZA WARKENTIN, Canadiense, Bachelor, The University of Winnipeg, Kinder, English
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TERI JO WHEELER, Estadounidense, Masters, Arizona State University, Primary, Counselor
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JOHN FLETCHER WHITTEN, Estadounidense, Masters, Eckerd College, 7th, 8th & 11th, World & US History & AP Macro Economics
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PATRICIA ZUÑIGA FERNANDEZ, MEX, Bachelor, Universidad de Guadalajara, 12th, Mexican Law
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