A Message from the 2024-25 Language Ambassadors
A Few of Our Favorite Things
This year, the ISLA LA program brings student teachers from Spain, Chile, Colombia, and El Salvador to our kids' classrooms. We asked them to share a few of their favorite things from the first half of their experience at ISLA.
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Paski
Chile
5th Grade
"I love that I get to work with with the amazing 5th grade team! They are amazing teachers and I’m learning a lot with them!"
Cris
Colombia
Kinder
One of my favorite memories was my trip to San Francisco with Derek and Michael, it was a truly amazing trip.
María Rojo
Spain
1st Grade
During my incredible U.S. experience, I've enjoyed spending time with my host family and adventures with these amazing kids.
Pablo
Spain
Kinder
"One of my favorite pics is this one from my trip with my host family to Disney World :)"
Antonia
Chile
4th Grade
"Being able to meet new people and new friends as well as being able to connect with my family and children!"
Maria Paz
Chile
4th Grade
"And my favorite experience has been having met my friends and also of having been able to spend a beautiful first Thanksgiving with such a beautiful big family."
Niki
El Salvador
3rd Grade
"One of my favorite things of this experience is connecting with my host family, especially feel the appreciation that the children show me."
Maida
Chile
Kinder
"My favorite part has been being able to share experiences with other LAs and make friends."
Dayan
Colombia
5th Grade
My favorite experience was visiting the largest freshwater lake in the world, at Duluth, especially during such a beautiful season like fall.
José
Spain
1st/4th
Exploring the North Shore area of Minnesota
Iu
Spain
2nd Grade
My favorite experience is being able to share new experiences with my new family also feeling that I am part of the family, and the trip to Chicago with my new group of friends that are making this experience the best.