SCHOOLS
World Language Faculty return to WL home
 Maria Figueroa |
 Katherine Goldfarb |
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 James Dubois |
 Amy Lanagan |
 Amelia Jacob |
 Dyan Lally |
 Rita Muraca |
 Karen Hennelly |
 David Johnston |
 MaryCarmen Medina |
 Pamela Sharron |
Maria Figueroa back to faculty
Department Head
"Destiny speaks through the choices we make"
Phone Extension Number: 27740 (508-620-4963)
Educational Background: BA in French and Spanish from College of Mount Saint Vincent. MA in Italian from Middlebury College. Additional Studies include: Institut Catholique, Paris; Universidad Compultense, Madrid; Università per Stranieri, Siena
Professional Background: Taught in private and public schools in Rome, Italy; Weston, MA; Ashland, MA.
Hobbies/Interests: I like to travel, visit museums and art galleries. Cooking is my way of relaxing. I love to spend
time in the company of friends and I enjoy foreign films. The issues I am most passionate about are human rights,
education and international relations.
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Favorite Part of Teaching: My students! Also, I enjoy working in a dynamic environment.
Dyan Lally back to faculty
French
Extension Number: 27766 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: dlally@framingham.k12.ma.usBackground Information:
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Jim Dubois back to faculty
Extension Number: 27581 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: jdubois@framingham.k12.ma.us
Background Information: Married, with two children. Live in Walpole, MA.
Educational Background: B.A. from St. John's Seminary College, M.A. from Boston College
Profesional Background: Taught at Framingham High School since 1986.
Hobbies/Interests:basketball, golf, walking
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Favorite Part of Teaching: Starting a process that makes a difference.
Scott Evans back to faculty
Spanish
Extension Number: 27639 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: sevans@framingham.k12.ma.us
Background Information: I was born and raised in Lockport, New York.
Educational Background: BA, Political Science & Communications, Geneseo State College,
1991, MA, Spanish, Middlebury College, 2003
Profesional Background: I have taught at all levels from primary to university in the
United States and Spain.
Hobbies/Interests:I love to play golf and hockey.
Favorite Book: El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de La Mancha, Miguel de Cervantes.
Favorite Movie: JAWS, Caddyshack, Todo Sobre Mi Madre
Favorite Part of Teaching: Working with kids and speaking Spanish.
Katherine Goldfarb back to faculty
Spanish
Extension Number: 27565 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: kgoldfarb@framingham.k12.ma.us
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Amy Lanagan back to faculty
Spanish
Extension Number: 27725 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: agreen@framingham.k12.ma.usBackground Information: Native of Oneida, NY. Lived in Illinois, Colorado and Spain
Educational Background: BA in Spanish Language and Literature from the University
of Colorado. Currently working towards MA in Applied Linguistics from UMASS Boston.
Profesional Background: Have been at FHS since 2002. Previously worked as a technical
writer in Colorado and an English teacher in Argentina.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading anything, making jewelry and books, restoring furniture,
travel, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Book: Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison
Favorite Movie: When Harry Met Sally
Favorite Part of Teaching: Cultivating relationships with my students. Being part of a team.
Karen Hennelly back to faculty
French
Extension Number: 27552 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: khennelly@framingham.k12.ma.us
Background Information: Born and raised in Connecticut.
Educational Background: BA, French, Tufts University, 2004
MAT, Modern Foreign Language, Boston University, 2005
Profesional Background: Taught French at Belmont High School 2003-2004.Taught English in
Paris France, 2002-2003
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Personal Webpage: Mlle Hennelly's Website
Heidi Islas back to faculty
Extension Number: 27499 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: hislas@framingham.k12.ma.us
Background Information: Born and raised in Boston, MA. Lived in Concepción,
Chile for a year.
Educational Background: BA, Spanish / Secondary Education, 2004, MA Education / Spanish
Profesional Background: Taught Spanish at Millford High School 2004.
Hobbies/Interests: Latin Ballroom Dancing.
Favorite Book: Mi país inventado by Isabel Allende.
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Favorite Part of Teaching: Building relationships with students.
Amelia Jacob back to faculty
Spanish
Extension Number: 27724 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: ajacob@framingham.k12.ma.us
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"Start by doing what's necessary, then what's possible, and suddenly you're
doing the impossible". Francis of Assisi
Italian friar, founder of Franciscan order (1182-1226)
Extension Number: 27759 (508-620-4963)
BEST WAY TO CONTACT ME: Email Address: djohnston@framingham.k12.ma.usBackground Information: Born in CA. Currently reside in
Worcester.
Educational Background: B.A. Philosophy, Saint Anselm College, Manchester, NH.
I studied during my Junior year at the University of Granada, Spain. M.A. Spanish Worcester State College
Profesional Background: Taught Spanish 2000-2004 at St. Peter Marian
High School, Worcester; since 2004 at FHS
Hobbies/Interests: Childrearing :), carpentry, reading, cooking,
astronomy, philosophy, DIY, and
any big project...but especially family stuff.
Favorite Book: Discourse on the Method of Rightly Conducting One's Reason
nd Of Seeking Truth in the Sciences (Rene Descartes 1637) Open to any page
and you get the idea. / Spanish Lit book = La vida es sueño. / Kid's Book = Curious George / Novel = Borderliners
Favorite Movie: My Big, Fat Greek Wedding / Die Hard / Star Trek was cool
Favorite Part of Teaching: When students use Spanish that we taught them,
being able to say I told you that you could do it, and having a great and important job.
CLASS WEB PAGE LINK = Spanish 2,3
"Ce qui embellit le desert c'est qu'il cache un puits quelque part"
"C'est le temps que tu as perdu pour ta rose qui fait ta rose si importante"
Extension Number: 27744 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: cjones@framingham.k12.ma.usBackground Information: I am a native of Natick, MA.
Educational Background: I earned my Bachelor's degree at the University of
Vermont and my Master's degree in education at Boston College. I lived in
France on two separate occasions - during my Bachelor's degree and while
I was completing my Master's degree.
Profesional Background: Prior to coming to FHS, I worked in educational research
at Boston College.
Hobbies/Interests: In addition to teaching French, I am also the advisor to the
French club.
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Personal Webpage: http://pages.framingham.k12.ma.us/fhswl/Pages/faculty/cheryl/default.htm
Extension Number: 27794 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: mmedina@frmingham.k12.ma.usBackground Information: From Cádiz, in southern Spain, currently living in Worcester, MA.
Educational Background: B.A. from Worcester State College. Also studied at
University of Granada,Spain, Assumption College, Worcester. M.A. Spanish, WSU. Studies include Spanish Law, Education and a B.A. in English Literature.
Profesional Background: FHS since 2005, previously taught in Worcester, MA.
Hobbies/Interests: Painting, gardening, reading, exercise, languages...
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Extension Number: 27777 (508-620-4963)
rmuraca@framingham.k12.ma.us
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I'm originally from Brockton, MA; but I live in Cambridge, MA.
Educational Background:
B.A., College from the Holy Cross;
JYA, Università di Firenze;
MAT, Simmons College;
Greek Studies Fellow, Brandeis University
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I have taught Italian (world language) and U.S. History I and II at Cambridge Rindge and Latin School for 6 years. When not teaching at Framingham High, I work as an adjunct English as a Second Language instructor at Brookline Adult and Community Education.
Hobbies/Interests:
I love spending time with my family and friends. During my leisure time, I enjoy reading, running, and traveling.
Favorite Books:
La Divina Commedia: Inferno, Dante Alighieri; Sarah's Key, Tatiana de Rosnay
Favorite Movies:
Back to the Future, Billy Elliot, Io non ho Paura, Mediterraneo, and many more
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My favorite part of teaching is that everyday is always different! It is never a dull moment in the classroom.
Extension Number: 27612 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: psharron@framingham.k12.ma.usBackground Information: I was born and raised in Worthington, Massachusetts
(In the Berkshires.) I currently live in Jamaica Plain.
Educational Background: B.A. English/Spanish - UMASS Amherst; M.A. Spanish -
Middlebury College (in Spain)
Profesional Background: I have taught for 10 years in Africa, Spain and the United
States.
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading, writing, traveling, learning languages, biking, hiking,
playing golf and other sports, cooking, spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Book: El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quixote de La Mancha, Miguel de Cervantes.
Favorite Movie: Out of Africa, Dances with Wolves
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Extension Number: 27581 (508-620-4963)
Email Address: lmodic@framingham.k12.ma.us
Background Information: I was born and raised in Redding, CT.
Educational Background: Denison University. BA History, Minor Spanish.,
Tufts University. MAT Secondary Education
Profesional Background: Spanish Teacher: Stoneridge Children's Montessori
School 2000-2002
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy hiking with my dog, cooking, reading, sports... especially
field hockey, and watching "Trading Spaces."
Favorite Book: In the Time of the Butterflies, Julia Alvarez
Favorite Movie: Clueless
Favorite Part of Teaching: Having the opportunity to work with intelligent and dynamic
people everyday.