Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Meet the ESL/ Civics/ Computer Teacher

Name: Aimee Kelley
Title: ESL/ Civics/ Computer Teacher
At The Family Place since: August 2010


What brought you to TFP?
I used to do similar work at another place, and I knew a lot about The Family Place because I had a friend working here and I’d always been a fan.
What do you like best about working at TFP?
I really enjoy my students and co-workers. The people make the experience and TFP is filled with great people in every capacity.
What have you learned from your experience at TFP?
More Spanish than I already knew.
What do you like to do in your free time?
I am a musician, so I spend a lot of my free time playing music in one capacity or another. I also LOVE games.
Do you have/want pets?
No pets for me.
What is your favorite song/band?
Tough call! I think my favorite song is probably “Because”, by The Beatles. I dig vocal harmony.
Where was your favorite vacation and where would you like to go on one that you've never been?
London has been my favorite so far, but I really want to go to Italy.
What is your favorite season and why?
Autumn. I like to layer my clothes without getting too hot or cold
What super power would you most like to have?
Telekinesis! Or I’d love to be able to teleport and cut down on my commute.
Favorite quotation?
"Don't you ever let a soul in the world tell you that you can't be exactly who you are."  — Lady Gaga
 Favorite Holiday?
Earth Day!
Favorite food?
Cheese.
Do you have any nicknames?
Aimes (Friends), Aimis(Middle School), Boogie (HS), Miss Aimee or Mouse (Extended Family), Jade Dynasty (Drumline)
What did you like best about your hometown/ country?
Pretty much everyone plays and loves music there.
How many languages can you speak?
Well I’ve studied 5 (English, Spanish, Chinese, German, Japanese), but I can only hold conversations in English and Spanish
Tell me about the funniest experience you had speaking a different language from your native language?
I had a lot of language flubs in my days of study. Once in Mandarin Chinese class I called my teacher’s mother something inappropriate by accident.
What do you like best about the DC area?
That there are so many free museums and so many great places to eat.

Monday, January 10, 2011

First day of class!

Today is the first day of class for this semester. In addition to some of the mothers we already had in the Fall, 14 more moms joined us for this semester. This means that the Infant and Toddler and the Pre-school classes welcomed new students as well!

It is all very exciting. Pictures will soon be posted.

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Appraisal, Placement Test, and Registration

Another semester is about to begin! During this week the TFP staff is being busy with giving the appraisal to potential new students. Tomorrow we are going to administer the placement test. According to the test results, children' age, and available space in class, new students we'll divided between morning - Intermediate Class - and afternoon - Basic Class.

Have a happy new semester start!

Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy New Year

Happy 2011 from The Family Place! We wish you all the best!