Owner and Executive Director: Jessa Ford Depew, PharmD
Jessa Depew took a sabbatical from her work as a Senior Medical Director for a small biotech company where she runs clinical trials in rare genetic diseases. Jessa received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Tennessee and a Doctor of Pharmacy from University of the Pacific. She completed a post-doctoral fellowship with Rutgers University. Jessa has been an active member of the Lung Transplant Foundation Board since 2014 and gives her time to support patients and families affected by lung disease. She and her husband, Jim, have 2 children at the Quad, Roman (3rd Grade) and Avie (Pre-K 4). Their oldest son, Reeve, aged out in May 2025 and is now in 4th Grade at East Side Elementary.
Jessa was an exchange student in France, so her boys also get exposure to French at home. Jessa’s father, Steve, is the onsite “Mr. Fix It” for the staff, and the resident Grandpa for the children. Jessa’s mother, Annie, also supports school activities. They are both retired and live in Atlanta to be close to their grandchildren.
Jessa’s husband, Dr. James Depew – “Jim”, is a Plastic Surgeon in Marietta at The Plastic Surgery Center of the South. He earned his Undergraduate and Medical Degree at Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed an intern year in General Surgery at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, followed by a 5-year General Surgery residency in Savannah, GA, at Memorial University Medical Center – Mercer School of Medicine. Jim then completed a 3-year fellowship in Plastic Surgery at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He is double Board Certified in General and Plastic Surgery.
Profiles and backgrounds of our staff are below.
Ericka is a native Spanish speaker from Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico. She has been in the Early Education field for 11 years. She completed an Early Childhood Care And Education Basics (Technical Certificate of Credit) from Southern Crescent Technical College in 2013 and obtained her Director's Certificate in 2015. She believes that teaching children foreign languages at an early age sets them up for a lifetime of success in any aspect of their lives. On a more personal note, Ericka enjoys the outdoors, fitness, and nutrition.
"Cuando puedes hablar con la gente en su propio idioma, profundizas las conexiones y la comprensión. Aprender 4 de los 5 idiomas principales del mundo a una edad temprana le da a un niño toda la vida para beneficiarse de las amistades interculturales, oportunidades profesionales más extensas, emocionantes aventuras de viaje y una visión más profunda de cómo otros ven el mundo.”
Inga was born in Germany but has lived most of her life in Atlanta. She obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a French Minor from the University of Georgia. Inga was a Lead English teacher for Toddler 3 through 1st grade students as well as the English Curriculum Lead. She has now transitioned to a role in administration as the Assistant Director and IB Curriculum Director. Prior to teaching at The Quad, Inga served as a Lead Preschool Teacher to 3-year-olds. She also taught English virtually to Chinese children, aged 4-14. Inga is a mother to Ethan and Elise, who are a part of The Quad family. Before beginning her teaching career, Inga worked in Public Relations. In her free time, she loves to cook, go on adventures with her family, and travel.
“I grew up in a multilingual home (English and German), so I know the importance of learning more than one language. Languages are the keys that unlock the doors for us to truly explore and learn about other cultures."
My name is Stacey Payton, and I’m an innovative educator, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate with over a decade of experience in both classroom and community settings. I bring my passion and dedication to The Quadrilingual Academy, where I strive to support the growth of confident, compassionate global citizens.
I earned my B.A. in Communicative Disorders from the University of Mississippi and began my career supporting children with diverse learning and communication needs. My own childhood experiences have given me a deep empathy for students who thrive with individualized instruction, and that understanding continues to shape my teaching today.
Before joining The Quadrilingual Academy, I worked across various K–12 environments, partnering with teachers to design inclusive literacy programs and effective small-group strategies. In addition to my work in education, I founded Queens of Custom T-Shirts & More, a business that allowed me to develop branding, communication, and project management skills—tools I now use to enhance my curriculum design and classroom engagement.
As a lifelong learner, I’m preparing to pursue a master’s degree in teaching to deepen my knowledge of multilingual education and culturally responsive pedagogy. I’m passionate about integrating social-emotional learning with language acquisition, helping students grow not just academically, but also emotionally and socially.
Outside the classroom, I lead Not2Judge, a mental wellness brand where I speak on topics like resilience and self-advocacy—especially from the perspective of a mother and lifelong learner.
My personal philosophy—“Heal. Hustle. Slay.”—guides everything I do. It reminds me, and my students, that growth, grit, and grace are all part of the journey.
Mme Hawa was born in Paris and raised in the Paris region. She has a degree in Education Sciences from La Sorbonne Paris Nord University. After teaching for 4 years in France as a school teacher, Mme Hawa decided to embark on her American dream. She first came to the New York French American Charter School (NYFACS) as an intern, then taught there as a French immersion teacher for 8 years. During her teaching years in the United States, Hawa obtained her Master's degree in Childhood Education & Special Education (Grades 1-6) at Touro College. Hawa's pedagogy is based on the pleasure of learning. Most of her activities are interactive,engaging and fun, with the goal of ensuring that her students enjoy learning as much as she loves teaching. Hawa moved to Georgia a year ago. She has settled in Cobb County with her husband and their three children, the twins Tommy and Jerome, and their little sister Margot who joined the Quad in June 2024. Hawa loves to bake, read, and write. She dreams of one day writing a saga as successful as Harry Potter. "Enseigner est ma passion, mon but est que mes élèves adorent apprendre autant que j'adore enseigner."
Guan Lao Shi graduated from University of Han Shan Shi Fan with a Bachelor degree in Chinese language and literature & Chinese primary education. She then worked as an Elementary Teacher at the Primary school of Jin Sha and the Primary school of Bei Jing before moving to the United States in 2022. Our students respond really well to her. Guan has great energy with the kids, and we're excited to have her finish this school year as the Kindergarten homeroom teacher. She will also be the Chinese Teacher for 1st Grade and Pre-K 4 French moving forward.
"Hello everyone!I hope you are doing well . I am Ms. Guan. I have 4 years of experience as a head [Elementary] teacher. After the handover with Mr. Gao, I will be the head teacher of the Kindergarten. I like the innocence of the children very much. I hope that in the days to come, I can actively cooperate with the parents to create a harmonious environment for the children to grow up. If parents have anything about children,please communicate with me by email or message after 4:00 p.m,and I will give parents regular feedback on the specific situation of children every two weeks. In the days to come, I will continue to cooperate and communicate with Ms.Gao to ensure the quality of teaching".
My name is Mei Liang, and I am a dedicated early childhood educator and native Mandarin speaker with passion for nurturing curiosity, creativity, and language development in young learners. I hold a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with undergraduate education in Business Administration, and associate in International Business. For the past three years, I have served as a GA Pre-K Teacher at Cresco Montessori School in East Cobb, where I helped children grow through inquiry-based, hands-on learning. I am excited to continue sharing my passion for early education and bilingual learning at The Quadrilingual Academy. I have two daughters: Emily, who attends Georgia Tech, and Ellie, who is in her first year at Walton High School. Outside the classroom, I enjoy promoting Chinese language and culture within my community, playing tennis, practicing yoga, and spending quality time with my family.
Hello my name is Maria Salas, and I was born and raised in Maracaibo Zulia State, Venezuela, I graduated with my Early Childhood Education degree from the Alonso de Ojeda University in Venezuela in 2017. I worked as a teacher for 10 years in my country, and I live in Georgia with my husband and three children. Fun facts about me are that I like to spend time with my family, I like to dance, and listen to music.
Shuying Rao holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in English Language and Literature, along with a PhD in International Studies from one of China’s top institutions in Shanghai renowned for its focus on training future educators. She has over 20 years of experience teaching Chinese and English to college and elementary students. Her academic and professional journey has provided her with a deep understanding of language acquisition and cultural education, which she is excited to bring to our immersion program. Her two children, Daniel and Izzy, grow up in a bilingual environment, and she values the benefits of learning foreign languages at a young age. As a Chinese proverb says, "learning a language is not just learning words; it is opening another window to see the world." “I am thrilled to join the teaching team at The Quad Academy. My goal is to help young learners build a strong foundation in Chinese while immersing them in a culturally rich experience. In my classroom, I strive to create a welcoming and engaging environment where students feel confident and eager to explore a new language. I look forward to supporting each student on their language-learning journey!”
Amiya Green is a dedicated educator with a deep passion for nurturing young minds and igniting the genius in every child. With years of experience as a Pre-K teacher and director of a preschool, Amiya has always been committed to creating a fun and engaging learning environment that fosters both creativity and academic growth. She is particularly passionate about helping children develop the foundational skills of reading and writing, ensuring they have the tools they need to succeed.
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Amiya also holds a CDA and a Director’s License, demonstrating her commitment to professional growth and excellence in early childhood education. She is thrilled to be a part of a school that offers children the opportunity to learn new languages, she is also embracing this opportunity herself, currently learning a new language. Amiya is excited to support children as they discover the joy of multilingual learning while making each day of school an adventure in fun and exploration.
Marvi is a native Spanish speaker from Caracas-Venezuela, graduated at the Universidad Central de Venezuela with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She has been in the Early Education field for 12 years with a TCC credentials in Child Development Specialist. I love being a mother of my two teenagers’ children Joshua and Isabella who were the reason why I became a childhood educator.
I believe children have an internal timing and pacing to their development that is unique to each child. It is my goal to help my students develop in order to suit their individual needs. I love interacting with my students, singing songs, being dynamic, encouraging and nurturing.
“ Yo creo en la importancia de exponer a los niños a otros lenguajes y culturas alrededor del mundo y puedan llegar a ser Ciudadanos del mundo”
“ I believe that is important to expose children to other languages and cultures around the world, so they can become Global Citizens of the world”
My name is Ludy Salazar. With a background in early childhood education and hands-on experience supporting preschool classrooms, I am passionate about creating a positive and nurturing environment for young learners. My collaborative approach, coupled with my strong organizational and communication skills, makes me an excellent fit to support the teaching team and contribute to a high-quality early learning experience.
I have experience managing small group activities, preparing classroom materials, and ensuring that each child receives individual attention. I am committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive classroom where each child feels valued and encouraged to learn at their own pace. I also prioritize strong communication with families, regularly sharing updates on each child’s progress and collaborating on ways to support learning at home. I am from Venezuela and have lived in the United States for 9 years. I graduated in 2001 with a degree in preschool education from the Universidad Pedagógica Experimental in Venezuela. I live in Georgia with my husband and two daughters. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and taking Zumba classes.
Fanny is a native French speaker from Lille, France. She moved to Atlanta 5 years ago with her family. Her daughter Chloé, almost 13, is now fluent in English and her 8-year-old son, Louis, is in 3rd Grade at the Quad! Fanny has been working for 11 years as a speech-language pathologist in the north of France. Since she arrived in, Atlanta she has worked at AIS as a substitute and French Language Support Teacher, and at L'Ecole du Samedi.
"En tant qu'orthophoniste et en tant que maman, venir vivre dans un pays anglophone était un énorme défi. Comment communiquer, apprendre, s'intégrer et s'épanouir quand on ne maîtrise pas la langue ? Mais les enfants ont progressé très vite. Et ils continuent de m'impressionner tous les jours. Je réalise que c'est une vraie chance pour eux : c'est une ouverture sur le monde qui leur servira toute leur vie."
Aminata Fofana is a native French speaker from Burkina Faso in West Africa. She has an Associate degree of Arts from CCCC in Plano Texas since 2004. Aminata worked in her Country as a Regional Sales Executive for an International Telecommunication company for 13 years and enjoyed traveling all over the world to seek new opportunities. She was also a part-time French teacher in a daycare with students from different countries.
She discovered South Africa, Spain, France, Israel...and other wonderful places before moving to the USA in 2017 to be close to her husband. In the US, Aminata dedicated some time with American Express in Salt Lake City as Bilingual Technical support.
Now Aminata is returning to work with 'tiny humans', as she has always loved children from any race, religion and gender.
"As I have not yet had children, I look forward to giving all my attention and affection to these angels". When she is not teaching, Aminata likes cooking, hiking, dancing, yoga and is a great chef.....
"Il n y a pas d'enfant difficile, ce qui est difficile c'est d'etre, un enfant dans un monde ou les gens sont fatigues, occupes sans patience et presses".
Christine is a native from France, and is very proud to teach her language and culture to the students. She has been teaching for over 10 years. Christine attended college at the Atlanta Metropolitan University where she studied International business. She lived in England for 7 years and moved back to her hometown of Lyon for a year. For 3 years prior to joining The Quad, Christine taught at Tabula Rasa the Language Academy where she taught all grades up to the 5th grade. She also teaches 4th grade students at the Ecole du Samedi.
"I am pleased to be your child’s French teacher this year. I am very interested in having your support and working as a team with your family in order to have a very successful school year. Teaching is my passion but I also love to travel the world. I have had the wonderful opportunity to travel quite a bit with my husband Gregg and my two daughters, Malèna and Zoriana. I speak several languages including Ukrainian, Polish and some Spanish. I look forward to continuing to have a positive impact on the children’s growth and to have new discoveries with an amazing team of teachers at The Quad. Seul, on va plus vite...ensemble, on va plus loin."
Sra. Melissa was born and raised in Puerto Rico where she majored in Social Work. Adding to her studies, she is certified by The Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators in Spanish. In 2009 she had the opportunity to work with children and the experience was so rewarding that it steered the future of her career in that direction. Sra. Melissa is a proud mother of two children who inspire her daily to make a positive impact in the intellectual development of other kids.
“It’s such an honor to join The Quadrilingual Academy family where the inclusion of multiple languages is a priority. Introducing a second language during the first years of life increases the child’s desire and ability to learn new skills. I look forward to being a part of your children learning where I can contribute to their bilingual education and overall experience. Sin lugar a duda forjar nuestros niños va atado de responsabilidad,compromiso y amor. Es para mi un honor ser parte de el desarrollo de personas capaces y con pensamientos diferentes. Apoyar su criterio y dirigir hacia la independencia es mi norte.”
My name is Yiqiong Xu, and I’m originally from Wuhan, China. I moved to the United States nine years ago after spending 33 years teaching physics in China. Since coming to the U.S., I’ve had the joy of teaching Mandarin to preschool students in Atlanta for the past three years. Teaching has been a lifelong passion—nearly my entire life has been devoted to helping children learn and grow. I genuinely love working with young learners. I’m patient, nurturing, and deeply attuned to children’s thoughts, feelings, and needs. Supporting their development brings me great joy and purpose.
My name is Lillian Hu. I graduated from AnShan Science and Technology University, CN, in 2000, and I came to the US in the same year with my family. My favorite hobbies are cooking, swimming, and enjoying nature. I have three children. My eldest child is a senior at Georgia Tech and is a founder and director of a nonprofit organization dedicated to sharing exciting science with more students. My second child just graduated from Walton High school as salutatorian and will also be attending Georgia Tech. My youngest one is in Dodgen Middle School and is skilled in robot design and coding. They are all very studious and interested in the Chinese culture.
Just as how I nurtured them and taught them Chinese and introduced them to Chinese culture and just as how I served as a Chinese teacher at Sunday school, at a trilingual school, and currently at the Hong Fan Chinese school (2022 – current) in total for more than 15 years, I teach with a passion for my students, introducing them to the Chinese culture and language through fun activities, such as arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, and verbal and written communication, as well as through group activities that also develop their confidence and self-recognition. Now I am at the Quadrilingual Academy, and I am very glad and excited to have this wonderful opportunity to use my experiences and skills to teach your wonderful kids, watching them grow in the process and seeing them achieve success.
My name is Liz Hall, and I am an anthropologist and educator who brings a global perspective and interdisciplinary expertise to the classroom. With a background in wildlife biology, I’ve studied wild monkeys in Central America and observed gorillas and elephants in Africa—experiences that continue to inspire my nature-based, curiosity-driven teaching style. My dissertation research on nutrition and health in Central Africa, along with my epidemiological work at the CDC, shapes my emphasis on health, science, and critical thinking. I’ve also served as an ESL teacher at a girls’ school in Central Africa and led international development projects around the world as a project manager, focusing on the intersection of technology and education. My teaching reflects a deep commitment to cultural awareness, hands-on learning, and fostering a lifelong love of discovery in every child.
Hey everyone! I’m Mr. Brandon, your new English teacher here at The Quad! I’m originally from New York City but have been calling Georgia home since 2020. I’ve been teaching since 2012 — starting out in improv comedy (yep, the “make-it-up-on-the-spot” kind!). I even toured the country performing, and fun fact: you can actually spot me in a movie on Amazon Prime! I studied Information Technology at SUNY Oswego in upstate New York, and before joining The Quad, I worked as an Inclusion Facilitator at Peachtree Presbyterian Preschool. When I’m not teaching, you’ll probably find me playing guitar or getting into something creative — pretty much anything involving the arts. I’m so excited to be part of the Quadrilingual Academy family and can’t wait to see what this school year has in store. Here’s to learning, laughing, and growing together!
My name is Zina. I am a native French Speaker from Algeria. I received a bachelor’s degree in English as a second language in 2011. I have been working with kids since 2013.I taught French of different levels at Ecole Du Samedi for several years. I also spent several years as a child growing up in France. I speak four languages: French, Arabic, Berber, and English. I’m extremely committed and passionate about helping your children achieve their French language goals.
"Apprendre une langue c’est d’ouvrir les portes pour explorer mondes"- Ludwig Wittgenstein..
Ana is a native Spanish speaker from Venezuela. She received a Bachelor of Social Studies in 2002. She taught at a special needs school as the Lead Teacher for 4 years. In 2001, she taught English and basic computer skills to Toddlers, Pre-K, and Elementary children. She later taught Pre-K and was the Teacher of the Year for 4 years in a row (2009-2013). Ana was promoted to Director before moving to Atlanta in 2018. She completed the Child Development Associate (CDA) certification in 2020. Ana is married and has 3 children. Victor (7), Ana Gaby (22) and Ana Vicky (18).
"Aprender otros idiomas fortalece el cerebro del niño y estimula su capacidad, en especial en las áreas del LENGUAJE, la MEMORIA y la ATENCIÓN. Enseñar a los niños otro idioma es abrirle las puertas a infinitas oportunidades que les dará la vida. Estudios dicen que "mientras más pronto empecemos, mejor!", por lo tanto, mi meta es ofrecerle esa oportunidad a los pequeños de dominar el español para que, cuando crezcan, sean adultos exitosos."
Cynthia Nishimwe is a French speaker from Burundi ( Central-East Africa). It has always been her dream to work with children. She believes that childhood is the foundation of who we become as adults. She plans to continue her studies and master in Child Psychology. She has been working in child care for almost 4 years; working with children aged from 6 weeks to 12 years old. Cynthia grew up speaking 4 languages ( French, Swahili, Kirundi, and Kinyarwanda) fluently. When she moved to the US in 2010, she added English and Spanish. One thing on her bucket list is to be able to speak 10 languages. Children who are exposed to other languages at a young age have the opportunity to open up their minds to other cultures, learn about diversity, how to communicate, and how to get along with others no matter where they're from.
I want to give my students the same opportunity I was given as a child. It is an immense pleasure to get to work with your little one. On va beaucoup s'amuser.
" Apprendre une langue c'est avoir une fenetre en plus par laquelle regarder le monde."
Hello, I am Mrs. Marieli, I was born and raised in Puerto Rico, where I obtained my degree in Communications. In addition to my studies, I am currently certifying as a Montessori Teacher Assistant under the Montessori Mastermid program of Georgia. For many years I have dedicated to the care and teaching of children from newborn to preschool. In 2016, I moved to Georgia and here I have continued doing what I like most, which is being part of the educational formation of children. On a personal level, I am happily married and the mother of three beautiful ladies. One of my favorite hobbies is spending time with my family and I love decorating and designing. Today I join the Quadrilingual Academy team where I will be teaching the Spanish class with great enthusiasm to see how the children will acquire more knowledge in the language.
Victoire Nininahazwe is a native French speaker from Burundi, Africa. Prior to moving to the US, Mme Victoire completed 5 years of a 7-year medical school program at the University of Ngozi. Although teaching was not originally her career path, she has always been involved in education since a young age. Her mother is an Elementary school teacher. Throughout high school and college, Mme Victoire was involved in after school tutoring programs mainly with children in elementary and middle school. She was also part of the children’s program at my local church including performance arts on Saturdays and Sunday lessons. Victoire grew up in a multilingual home (Kirundi, French, and Swahili).
“I love being a mother of my two sons: Kingsley and Brenin, who are the reason I’m more passionate about working with kids. Children are really innocent and smarter than we think, and they always have something to add that makes us more great. I love interacting with my students, singing songs, encouraging, and nurturing. I am very excited to be the Floating French teacher, and I hope to enhance the skills that I have acquired in various endeavors of my career so far. It is a pleasure to be a part of such a reputable and vastly expanding program. In my free time, I love read books, travel with my family.......Instruis l’enfant selon la voie qu’il doit suivre et quand il sera vieux, il ne s’en detournera pas”.
Born in México, I received a certification to become an accountant assistant in México. I then spent 2 years in college at the Tecnologico de Chilpancingo in Guerrero, México to get a degree in Computer Science. I am a mother of 4 children, and they were the reason I decided to start a career in early childhood education. I started out as an Assistant Principal about 20 years ago. My duty was to provide training to new teachers and prepare the institution for different accreditations, (NAEYC- National Association for Education of Young Children, GA Center of Recognition or Distinction, etc.). I also made sure that all the information of both the enrolled students and teachers of the institution were complete and that all the requirements and regulations of “Bright from the Start” were fulfilled, after almost 10 years in that position I decided to try something new and I began to work with 2-year-old children. I was in that class for around 8 years and for the last 2 years I’ve been teaching Spanish to children of different ages. Through my years of experience, and dealing with my own children, I saw the importance and the ability of children to learn multiple languages.
Gisele is a native French speaker from Africa. She obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Human resources from IPAG Paris - France. She has worked for several international companies as an administrative assistant and had been involved in some communication projects.
She joined her husband in the United States in 2014 where they have been raising their 3 children.
She has been working in a Nursery for the past 2 years and tutoring students in French. Mme Gisele was exposed to English and Spanish at an early age and thinks that learning foreign languages is the best way to communicate and know different cultures. She loves to be around children and looks forward to helping them develop their social, emotional, and physical cognition with fun. Gisele enjoys spending quality time with her family, cooking international meals, listening to music and meeting friends.
“I am so excited to be a part of your kiddo's learning journey at The Quad! Parler couramment plusieurs langues a de nombreux avantages pour l’enfant: ils seraient plus créatifs et auraient de meilleures compétences de concentration.
Grâce aux langues, on est chez soi n’importe où."
I am Litao Zhao. I received my Master degree in
civil and environmental engineering from
Southern Illinois University. I really love to
teach the children. After I received my master
degree I decided to teach my children at home.
Now I am very proud of them. My son is 11
years old. He entered the gifted program since
he was in kindergarten. My daughter is 14 years
old. She got all As in all of her advance-
placement courses since her middle-school. I
love to teach the children Chinese. I have been
teaching Chinese in the Atlanta Contemporary
Chinese Academy since 2021. I enjoy teaching
in Quadrilingual Academy. I will try my best to
take care of the children and teach them. Hope
they can learn more knowledge and culture
through Chinese.
我叫赵莉涛。从南伊利诺伊大学获得环境工
程硕士学位。我喜欢从事教育行业，所以毕
业后，我决定留在家里教导我的孩子。现在
我非常为我的孩子们感到骄傲。我的儿子11
岁，在他上学前班时就考进了gifted班。我的
女儿14岁，她从初中起所有的课目都是AC课
，并且每门课都能拿到A。我也非常喜欢教孩
子们学习中文。从2021年至今，我在亚特兰
大现代中文学校教中文。现在也非常喜欢在
这所四种语言学校教孩子们学习中文。今后
我会尽我最大的努力照顾和教导孩子们。希
望他们运用中文学到更多的知识和文化。
Alexia is a native French speaker from Congo. She obtained a Certificate in Computer Engineering in 2010 from South Africa and a Bachelor degree in Computer Science and Programming in 2013. She has worked as an IT technician in Africa. Alexia is a skilled Autodesk Revit drafter and she enjoys using her free time to design homes using software like Revit, Lumion, and Chief Architect.
Her newfound passion is children. She loves being around them because "I learn a lot from them. My philosophy is that everyday is a wonderful opportunity to teach them new things and guide them."
"Pour finir je dirai que les enfants sont comme des éponges, en bas âge ils distinguent et reproduisent les songs facilement. Cela leur permet de parler facilement différentes langues et de s’adapter dans différentes cultures."
Catherine is a native Spanish speaker from Venezuela. She studied Aviation and Languages as French and English for more than 3 years at UCAB Universidad Catolica Andrés Bello.
Catherine is a musician, a flutist with more than 5 years of experience at the Symphonic Orchestra in Venezuela and 3 years receiving private lessons at home.
She has 5 years of experience teaching students from 5 months to 11 years old. Catherine loves teaching and doing fun activities with the children. “It's the best way we can teach them and speaking and singing all the time it’s the key. I have some courses done and I’m open to learn more to do the best as a teacher”.
In her free time, she loves reading, traveling, and photography as a hobby. Catherine recently started gardening at home and really loves it.
“Aprender idiomas a temprana edad es una ventaja donde abres puertas y obtienes beneficios fructuosos en la vida”.
Hannah is a passionate physical education teacher who is dedicated to helping children discover confidence, joy, and strength through movement. Originally from North Carolina but raised in Atlanta since the age of five, Hannah brings a strong sense of community and care into her teaching. Before joining The Quadrilingual Academy, she worked as a full-time Pre-K teacher, gaining valuable experience in early childhood development and creating nurturing, structured learning environments. She also has experience teaching strength training in gym and group fitness settings, adding energy, motivation, and real-world movement knowledge to her PE instruction. Hannah is currently pursuing her degree in Health and Physical Education at Kennesaw State University, further strengthening her commitment to delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate instruction. Guided by a Ray Hunt–inspired philosophy, Hannah believes in meeting each child where they are, noticing the small but meaningful details, and nurturing growth with patience, empathy, and intention. As a mother to her young daughter, Alicia, Hannah draws daily inspiration from the joy, curiosity, and resilience young children bring to the world. Alicia continually shapes her approach to teaching—reminding her of the importance of compassion, creativity, and creating a safe space where children can thrive. Hannah is excited to be part of a school community where students can explore, grow, and develop lifelong healthy habits through fun, inclusive, and purposeful movement experiences.
I am Natacha Kingoma, I was born and grew up in Democratic Republic of The Congo, Central Africa. I started my early education there from Kindergarten up to my 3rd year of Law School, after my 3rd year, I had an opportunity to move to the USA in 2009 and started all over. I went back to College at Chattahoochee Technical College where I earned a degree in Computer Programming in 2016. I worked as a Preschool Teacher at Benjamin Preparatory School. I enjoy using my free time to organize parties, cooking and traveling with my family. I am a Mom of 4 boys. I speak multiple languages. I speak fluent French, Lingala, Kikongo and English.
Vilma Martinez is from Panama City, Panama. She graduated from the University of Panama as a Early Childhood Educator with a specialty in Down Syndrome. She has over 35 years of experience in Early Childhood Education.
Her favorite motivational phrase that she likes to say to encourage students is "Dale con Fuerza, Tu puedes".
Srta. Vilma has her children and grandchildren in Panama to whom she loves to speak with in her free time. She also enjoys cooking, organizing her home and attending church.
Hello, my name is Daysi Blanco. I am Cuban. I graduated in mechanical engineering. Based on the grades I obtained, in my country, it is possible to become an adjunct professor at the university where I worked for ten years with adults. However, I come from a family where we are all teachers of children. And the love for children led me to seek this position. Through courses and the help of my mother as a teacher, I began working with infants and young children. I moved to Chile where I continued my work with children and the elderly on a private basis. Upon arriving in this glorious country, I continued my work with children again, taking several courses. I have my CDA and I hope to retire serving children in all their splendor.
Hello, my name is Chantal Ntamagiro. I was born in Burundi ( Central East Africa) and raised in RD Congo where I obtained my Degree in Rural Developpement and Project Planification. Iam a mother of two, my Son and my daughter , Madame Cynthia who is a French teacher here at The Quadrilingual Academy. My daughter in law, Madame Victoire is also a French teacher and my two grand babies Kingsley and Brenin are students here as well. I have always loved working with kids and I'm so happy to spend my time working at the school. I Speak 5 languages and I loved hearing about this school that allows children to learn multiple languages and different cultures. This opportunity will open many doors for them in the future. I feel fortunate to be part of this amazing Quad family. I enjoy serving these students as I watch them grow and prepare for their future.
Sra. Nevis Head of Housekeeping at The Quad and works with us as a Floating Spanish Teacher as needed.
Isabella just finished her senior year at Hiram High School and she speaks Spanish. She was born in Miami but raised here in Georgia. She is Sra. Marvi's daughter and likes to draw in her spare time. She also has experience in babysitting and loves taking care of the kids.
Cynthia is currently studying School Counseling at Georgia State University after having previously taught various topics in English Literature and Language, French, and German to students in middle and high schools as well as university. She loves learning languages and enjoys reading, hiking, and dancing in her free time.
