After School Spanish

Welcome to this Spanish immersive class where students are spoken to in native Spanish and are positively encouraged to speak Spanish from the very first day of class. We want the learning to be a positive experience for all students, regardless of their current level. The curriculum follows a communicative and natural approach where students internalize the language naturally through meaningful communication, rather than memorizing grammar rules. The curriculum focuses on understanding compelling, real-life scenarios that also showcase cultural aspects of Spanish speaking countries, using interactive activities with a mix of traditional Spanish songs, targeted games, movement, and storytelling. The goal is communication, with grammar naturally picked up through context. This approach makes learning more relatable, playful and engaging, and creates a low-stress environment — students feel relaxed and engaged, free from the anxiety of making mistakes. The curriculum also progressively makes students more comfortable with new vocabulary, new expressions and proper grammar.

Grades K – 6

Karla Nausova

Karla is a native Spanish speaker, fluent in English and French and holds an International Business degree from ITESM - Mexico and the ESCP in France. She is a global marketing strategist and consultant with 15+ yrs. of multi-category experience having led strategic projects globally in multiple markets at Procter &  Gamble, Energizer, Kantar-WPP, and most recently, at UNICEF. A seasoned facilitator, she has extensive experience delivering Marketing Academies as well as strategy workshops. She is also an expert facilitator in ‘storytelling’ techniques.

Most recently, Karla is navigating a career pivot from the private sector to social impact, by leveraging her expertise to scale community development projects aimed at improving the social and economic well-being of people, especially in disadvantaged communities. She is also pursuing a long held passion for teaching children and currently teaches Spanish at a local Montessori school, and is a passionate advocate for multiculturalism and global unity.

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Support for the Fair Shair Pricing program comes from the Gerald H. Fitzgerald Scholarship Fund and contributors like you.