Meet some of our wonderful teachers, subs, and tutors (in no particular order).
TEACHER/TUTOR
I TEACH AT THE CENTRO HISPANO MARISTA BECAUSE…
INTERESTING FACT
JOSE A. GREGORY
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background: B.A. Yale; J.D. UPenn
It makes my soul smile and I want to make a difference in the community.
I once sat next to Natalie Portman on a school bus–it’s a l-o-n-g story…
SUSAN FREED
From Gainesville or Tampa, Florida
B.S. Physical Therapy, University of Florida; M.S. Medical Science, Emory; D.P.T. Doctor of Physical Therapy, Emory
I learned of the great inequalities in treatment of immigrants and low education workers from Hispanic countries during medical mission work. I felt called to serve this population using skills and knowledge from my career as a teacher.
I am a Georgia Master Naturalist.
STEVE HART
From: Muskogee, Oklahoma
Background: B.S. Marketing & Management, M.B.A., Northeastern State; M.A. Ed Spring Hill College
It fits well with my teaching in Dekalb Schools and Chattahoochee Tech.
I caught 15 trout this summer.
CHESTER «CHICO» WOJNA
From: Puerto Rico
Background: B.S. in Chemistry – University Puerto Rico, M.B.A. – J. Mack Robinson College of Business, GSU
I am a Christian and I want to help others, my country, and my community.
I like to have FUN!
KATHY PARKER
From: Painted Post, New York
Background: M.P.H. Health Education, U.N.C. Chapel Hill; M.A. French, B.A. French, Nazareth College, NY
I believe in the critical need to help Dreamers to get at least a high school diploma and go on to pursue their dreams and support their families.
I lost about 25-30 lbs without really dieting!
SANTIAGO CALLE
From: Bogotá, Colombia
Background: B.S. Industrial Engineering, Colombia, M.B.A. and Organizational Development.
I was forced to by Leticia and Vicky! 🙂 I want to give back some that I was fortunately to received.
I’m a genius!
INA CASTILLO
From:
Background: B.S. Industrial Engineering, Georgia Tech, GA
I love to help the Hispanic Community.
RAÚL ALFONSO
From: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Background: B.S. Industrial Engineering, GA Tech
I believe the greatest gift you can give is the gift of education.
I left everything to follow my true love!
T. RENÉ RODRÍGUEZ
From Lima, Peru & Caracas, Venezuela
Background: B.S. Computer Science, Universidad Simón Bolivar; M.S. Computer Science, Rutgers
“Matthew 25:40: ‘And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ ”
I am a black belt in Karate.
I have 23 years old Marist grad and 3 year old future Marist grad.
MARTY BYRNE
From: Dunwoody, Georgia
Background: Marist School, B.S. Economics, UVA
To honor my grandparents who immigrated to America from Ireland.
Went to Marist and had 2 children graduate from Marist.
DONNELL MOSS
JOSÉ VILLEGAS
From: Barranquilla, Colombia
Background: B.S. Civil Engineering, Universidad del Norte, Colombia; M.S. GA Tech.
I love to help people have dreams and reach goals.
I run 1/2 marathons!
DHARMA DÍAZ-AZCUY
From Guayanabo, Puerto Rico
Background: B.A. in Business Accounting, GSU
I enjoy helping others grow.
I am Puerto Rican, my name is Indian, and my married name is Cuban.
DAILYN RECINOS
From: Guatemala
Background: B. Accounting
I just like to help people.
I love animals.
SARAH BUNDSCHUH
From: Atlanta, GA
Background: B.S. in Plant Genetics – University of Georgia; M.S. in Agronomy/Weed Science – University of Georgia
Horace Mann, an American educator (1848) said, “Education then, beyond all other devices of human origin, is a great equalizer of the conditions of men – the balance wheel of the social machinery.” I believe in the mission of CHM.
I’ve spent many years training golf course maintenance employees throughout the United States to work safely with chemicals and equipment.
FERNANDO KOCK
From: Bolivia
Background: B.S. Human Resources and Management
I want to see people succeed, specially academically. I want to see Hispanics in better jobs.
I have visited many countries and learned about their cultures, people and customs. I like to dance.
IRIS OSBURN
From: Atlanta, Georgia
Background: B.A. Journalism, Auburn University
I want to serve Christ and the Catholic Community.
I love to collect stories.
BILL HERALD
From: Miami, Florida
Background: B.A. from Vanderbilt University
God invited me to show my love for Him in this way.
After 37 years in the business side of healthcare followed by 3 years creating Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School, I am now an actor in movies and TV shows.
JEANNETTE CUEVAS
From: Venezuela
Background:
I want to help my community.
BEGOÑA CLAVERÍA
From: Spain
Background:
CHRISTOPHER MICHAUD
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; lived in Washington DC for 10 years before moving to Atlanta
Background: Bachelor of Music and a Master of Arts in Music Education. Master’s Degree student at Georgia Institute of Technology for Computer Science. Certified to teach Math 6-12 in Georgia
I want to teach at Centro to continue supporting the Mission of the Society of Mary.
I coach Marist School’s Robotics Team.
RICHARD PFEIFFER
From: New York and Atlanta
Background: B.S. in Information Systems
I enjoy teaching, enjoy Spanish and languages.
I like to travel to Central and South America.
KARLA ZUMBADO
From: La Habana, Cuba
Background: B.A. in Law; University of Havana, Cuba
I love to help my community!
I love to dance 🙂
MIGUEL JÁCOME
From: Guayaquil, Ecuador
Background: M.S. Electrical Engineering, Technische Hochschule Aachen, Germany
It’s just a matter of social justice to share knowledge with the ones with less luck, especially with motivated Dreamers.
World Cup 2006. Ecuador made the round of 16 for the first time, Stuttgart, June 25. I was there!
Dedicated 2 years as a «research» player at the Casino Aachen. A math adventure with numbers and one of my greatest times!
PAULA MARCET
From: Argentina
Background: Dr. in Biological Sciences, Biologist. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
I feel this small grain of sand contribution can help people who are working very hard to have a better future for them and their families.
I am a field biologist, and my greatest passion is work with indigenous communities in Latin America, although now I work more at the lab. I like to spend lots of time surrounded by nature. I am convinced that with education, our community can improve in many ways.
FRANCISCO ALVAREZ
From: Madrid, Spain
Background: Bachelors in Biology (1984) and PhD in Neurobiology (1987) Complutense University of Madrid
I had the privilege of receiving a great education and I need to give back through those with fewer opportunities.
I have lived in 4 different countries spread through 3 different continents. I love doing sports; age is slowing me down but will never stop me.
BANESA GUADERRAMA
From: Chihuahua, Mexico
Background: B.S. Industrial Engineering, Accounting, M.B.A.
I would like to contribute in the achievement of other Latinos’ educational needs.
I used to be a workaholic, until I become a mom and decided to stay home to raise my kids. My kids did not know I had a career until I was getting my MBA.
RICHARD SZYMKE
From: USA
Background: History and Communications Teaching
Help students learn and succeed. Giving back to the community.
RYAN NELSON
From: USA
Background: B.B.A. Management Information Systems, UGA: M.S. Analytics from Georgia Tech
I am in a family full of educators, including my wife, and education is extremely important to me. I would love to help others reach their educational goals.
FRANK MARTINEZ
From: Mexico
Background: B.A. Social Anthropology
I want to share part of what I’ve been learning and motivate others to do what they want in life.
I like writing and reading history. I like to write poems and songs.
DAVID DIAZ BERNAL
From: Spain
Background: B.B.A. from KSU
To help others and for the experience. I want to make a difference.
JOEY ASHER
From: Atlanta, Georgia
Background: J.D. Cornell University undergrad and Emory University Law School
I love teaching and care about these young people and want to help.
I’m actually born and raised in Atlanta and competed against Marist on my high school tennis team.
KELLY CLAMPETT
From:
Background:
ISABEL GARRIDO
Hometown: Santiago, Chile
Background: M.D. OB/GYN Santiago, Chile; M.B.A Wharton
This program has a direct impact on improving people’s lives, and I love to teach–>great match!
Although I never set foot in a kitchen until I was 30, I now love cooking and experimenting!
MARCO VALENCIA
Hometown: Mexico City
Background: B.S. Industrial and Systems Engineering, ITESM Mexico; M.S. Quality Management, Germany; M.B.A., Georgia State University.
It is very rewarding to see someone working at and achieving their goals.
I love to ski!
ADAM GRIEFER
From: Cincinnati, Ohio – Saltillo, Coahuila, México
Background: STEM / Math
Having myself been an expat, living abroad in Mexico as a child, I have a natural affinity to the immigrant experience and its challenges. I would very much like to give back to the community and contributing to the Centro’s mission and helping out the students will be very rewarding.
I have a pilot’s license and enjoy flying airplanes for fun.
JUDY STEFFI
JOSE ESCOBAR
From: Puerto Cortés, Honduras
Background: Graduate from the CHM, Education
Estoy muy agradecido y quiero ayudar.
ALLISON FIALKOWSKI
From: Atlanta, GA
Background: Marist School, UGA (Nutrition Science Degree); Emory University (Nursing Degree)
I started working with CHM when I was taking Spanish as a senior at Marist. I loved the community at CHM and am so glad I get to stay a part of that.
I run like crazy- 2153 miles in 2016!
ROSARIO NEUMAN
From: Peru
Background: Bachelors of Science
I have found out I have an interest in teaching. I enjoy it very much. Also, by teaching you receive. The students at Centro Hispano Marista are there with a purpose and a goal. I can see how each one of them grows and advances in their journey. I receive from them lessons of perseverance and of hope, which is more than what I can give them.
I like to dance salsa, read, and watch Hallmark movies.
NEYDA CANIZALEZ ALVAREZ
Hometown: Venezuela
Background:
GILMER
Hometown: Venezuela
Education:
EIRA RIVAS
Hometown: Venezuela
Background: B.A. Education, Language and Philosophy
Brindar la oportunidad a los jovenes de lograr sus metas. Abrir nuevos horizontes y dar esperanza.
I was often called «Novicia Revelde» (rebel novice) because I spent 8 years in a convent working with young people. I played the guitar and sang with all the kids.
SANDRA FERRERAS
Hometown: República Dominicana
Background: B.A. Education and Social Studies in Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD), and ESL at GTC. Child Develoment Associated and PDS specialist.
CHM changed my life. I met people, who like me, were wondering what we could do. I feel I can contribute with my experience as student and give back as I received when I started.
I have 2 kids and every Tuesday I run to be on time! I always remember what it feels to be a student and I love to help now that I’m in the other side. I love teaching such wonderful students!
LUIS PEÑA ACOSTA
From: Aguascalientes, Mexico
Background: Masters in Big Data, B.S. Computer Science
To pay back through others whatever the Lord gave to me, sharing my time and knowledge, and also to help others to reach their goals, dreams, etc.
I love to explore, know new places specially those related to nature.
HANNER NADER
Hometown: Bogotá Colombia
Background: B.A. Graphic Design, Colombia
