The teaching staff at Cemanhuac is made up of native, experienced, well-qualified, Spanish-speaking instructors. As dedicated professionals, they not only teach language skills but also participate in Cemanahuac's social, cultural, and research programs.

The administrative staff at Cemanahuac provides assistance to students insuring that their classes and housing are appropriate to their needs. Also, the staff joins the teachers to help develop confidence in students' ability to speak Spanish and increase their other language skills.

 

ADMINISTRATION

 

GOFF, Charles P. B.A., Anthropology, California State University, Northridge; University of California, Santa Cruz. Member, Centro de Estudios Mayas, Cuernavaca; presented several papers at National Association for Bilingual Education and state affiliated groups on the topic of "Mesoamerica in the Classroom" for educators; leader of field study programs for the Sierrra Club, Elderhostel, Audubon Society, and other national groups; Founding member of Cemanahuac; Admissions Coordinator and Instructor of anthropology, Cemanahuac.

 

GUERRERO, Harriet Goff B.A., Anthropology, UCLA; Mexico representative for Interfuture and the Northfield Mount Hermon School. Specialist in back-strap weaving techniques of Southern Mexico; Founding Member of Cemanahuac, Registrar and Coordinator of Housing, Cemanahuac. She is a past president and founding member of "The Association of Spanish Language Schools of Cuernavaca" (AIPEC). Currently, she is the President of the 'Asociacion Mexicana de Institutos de Español' which was formed by 12 language schools from 9 states in Mexico.

 

GUERRERO, Francisco Licenciatura in History, UNAM; three years medical studies UNAM; Studied art at Ecole de la Grande Chaumiere, Paris, France; conducted anthropological research for the Oaxaca exhibit at the National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City; directed United Nations program on indigenous art in the State of Oaxaca; directed program of Indian migration for Mexico City; directed handcraft program for the State of Morelos; directed Latin American Center for Friends World College for two years. Founding member of La Jornada newspaper In Mexico City; Counselor on the Human Rights Commission in the State of Morelos; Founding Member of Cemanahuac; Instructor of Mexican history, traditional medicine and ethnographic studies of the Indian nations of Mexico, Cemanahuac; General Director, Cemanahuac.

 

HARVEY, Vivian B. Hood College; A.B., Education, University of Michigan; M.A., Education, The Ohio State University; M.S., Family Studies, The Ohio State University; continued graduate work in cross-cultural family studies (ABD), The Ohio State University, member of the National Association for Bilingual Educational and several state or regional groups, Educational Programs Coordinator, Cemanahuac.

 

MAGAÑA, Martha Alicia Licenciatura in Education, UAEM; wide range of courses in the teaching of Spanish to speakers of other languages at UAEM and UNAM; eight years as Assistant Director of the Spanish Department at Cemanahuac; Director of the Spanish Department, Cemanahuac.

 

Sister Margaret Slowick , Sister of St. Francis from Tiffin, Ohio, joined the staff in 2005 as the Pastoral Programming Director. BA, Sociology, St. Joseph College; MA, Franciscan Studies, St. Bonaventure University. Sister Margaret has led immersion experiences to Mexico for over ten years. She is now dedicated to helping church workers increase their knowledge of the Spanish language and the Latin American culture.

 

Katherine L Derby , B.A., Business Administration, New England College. Kathi is the Webmaster for Cemanahuac, owner of Payne's Hill Media, and Information Technologist at the Univeristy of New Hampshire. Adjunct faculty member at the Academy of Design and Technology at McIntosh College . Former representative for Interhostel field study programs.

 

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