Our ELD World
(English Language Development)
Staff List
Mrs. Capone Teacher of ELD 2, Language of Math and METS Reading |
Karen_L_Capone@mcpsmd.org |
Mrs. Jisun DeLeón Teacher of ELD 1 |
Jisun_A_DeLeon@mcpsmd.org |
Ms. Jenny Costello Teacher of ELD 1 and ELD 4 |
Jennifer_S_Costello@mcpsmd.org |
Ms. Nancy Foster Teacher of ELD 2 and ELD 5 |
Nancy_Foster@mcpsmd.org |
Mrs. Luzmarina Granada Teacher |
Luzmarina_Granada@mcpsmd.org |
Mrs. Elisa Paratore Paraeducator |
Elisa_I_Paratore@mcpsmd.org |
Mr. James Textoris Teacher of ELD 3 and US Culture, Past and Present |
James_E_Textoris@mcpsmd.org |
Department Mission
To provide a welcoming, safe, and supportive learning environment where students can:
- Develop the English language competency needed to succeed in an academic setting
- Build the confidence and language skills required to interact socially with mainstream students and adults
- Adapt to their new culture while embracing their own heritage
- Acquire the resourcefulness needed to improve their lives personally and professionally and advocate for themselves
Other Important Links
- Courses Offered
- Student Connections
- PAW: People Around the World Newsletter
- Pawzine: Our Student Poetry-Zine
- Language Resources
- Para Padres
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