OVERVIEW

Amigos is a Spanish immersion preschool located in Center City.

Students do not need any prior Spanish exposure.

We accept children ages 1-6 years old.

All teachers are native Spanish speakers.

Our dual program incorporates Spanish language immersion and play-based learning.

OUR MISSION

Empower students to become curious, creative, and confident learners

Build a strong school community and dynamic learning environment that supports the emotional, physical, and intellectual growth of children

Immerse students in the Spanish language and Hispanic culture in order to create young Spanish-speaking graduates, who are eager and proud to continue practicing Spanish

MEET THE TEAM

Cloe
Director & Founder
Eliana
Assistant Director
Andrea
Maestra
Spicy
Amigos Angel
Nancy
Maestra
Elaine
Maestra
Natalie
Maestra
Cecilia
Maestra
Edith
Maestra
Raquel
Maestra
Stephanie
Maestra
Yowazi
Maestra
Delaney
Maestra
Rose
Maestra
Yorgelys
Maestra
Luz Andrea
Maestra
Gricelys
Maestra
Yesica
Maestra
Dennis
Maestra
Clarissa

Maestra

Spicy

Amigos Angel

Spicy was Cloe’s Wheaten Terrier baby for 13 years. He was a trained service dog, who loved being around all the children at school. He was very excited to become our mascot at Amigos; however, Spicy passed away February 2018. We miss Spicy very much. His playful, gentle spirit will remain, and his beautiful face will certainly decorate the walls of the office!

When Spicy was in preschool…

Nancy

Maestra

Maestra Nancy is from Caracas, Venezuela. She traveled to the United States over two years ago and has lived in Philadelphia ever since. She graduated from high school in Caracas and studied for 5 years at the Universidad Central de Venezuela, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in social communication.

Before coming to the United States, Maestra Nancy worked at the Preschool of Instituto Andes, one of the top bilingual schools in Caracas. She worked at another Spanish immersion preschool in Philadelphia for a year and a half.

Maestra Nancy is very happy working at Amigos, where she encounters a warm, friendly environment among the staff and families. She thoroughly enjoys teaching Spanish to the children and seeing how they learn more of the language each and every day. Maestra Nancy loves to read, travel, and spend time on the beach!

When Nancy was in preschool…

Elaine

Maestra

Maestra Elaine grew up in a Dominican household and was immersed in the Spanish language and culture her entire life. She has a background in printmaking and fine arts from Temple University. Elaine worked as a teacher in another Spanish Immersion preschool for 3 years.

Her favorite part of working with children is doing art and allowing students to express themselves utilizing various mediums. Apart from teaching at Amigos Preschool, she works and volunteers at Spiral Q Puppet Theater.

When Elaine was in preschool…

Natalie

Maestra

Nati was born in the US, but grew up in Argentina with her 3 brothers. After high school, she moved to Canada and attended college at New Brunswick Bible Institute, graduating with a Bachelors in Theology.

Following graduation, Nati ventured to Philadelphia and began nannying. She became a preschool teacher at a Spanish immersion preschool and worked there for over two years. Natalie loves teaching the littlest ones!

In her free time, Nati enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has a passion for traveling and exploring new places. She also very much enjoys reading. Nati is beyond excited to be a maestra at Amigos!

When Nati was in preschool…

Cecilia

Maestra

Maestra Ceci was born and raised in Ecuador. She was an only child, but enjoyed spending a lot of time with her many cousins. She started working and taking care of children when she was a teenager.

Maestra Ceci currently lives in Philadelphia with her husband and three daughters. She spent almost two years working as a teacher at another preschool. She loves teaching and being a mom to her three girls. Family is very important to her!

Maestra Ceci chose to work with children at Amigos Preschool because she loves sharing her culture and watching the students learn and grow each day! She also enjoys the warm, friendly environment of the school.
When Ceci was in preschool…

Edith

Maestra

Raquel

Maestra

Raquel is a clinical and child psychologist with a teaching certification. Her greatest passion has always been working with children; therefore, when she finished studying clinical psychology she started at an institution that helped children with special needs by providing educational support in schools.

Raquel earned various degrees in the field:

Child Psychology at the University of the Caribbean (UNICARIBE, RD),

Master in Child Psychology at the Technical Institute of Applied Studies (ITEAP, Malaga, Spain)

Specialty and Masters in Clinical Psychology at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo (UASD, RD)

Qualified teacher at the Universidad Católica Nordestana (UCNE, RD)

Inclusive Education at the Catholic University Mother and Teacher (PUCAMAIMA, RD)

Diploma of Culture of Peace of Democracy in and from the School of Teacher Training Institute Salome Ureña (ISFODOSU, RD) and CINDE (Manizales, Colombia)

“You find great satisfaction when you help people grow as a human being”
When Raquel was in preschool…

Stephanie

Maestra

Maestra Stephanie was born and raised in Puerto Rico and is the youngest of 3 siblings. After graduating with her bachelor’s degree in Psychology in Puerto Rico; Stephanie moved to the United States to complete a Master’s in Counseling.

During the completion of her Master’s degree Stephanie worked in the school setting specifically supporting children with special needs. Being bi-lingual Stephanie always worked with the Hispanic families in the school. Stephanie always had an interest to work in the school setting since her mother was also a teacher.

Stephanie is happy to be working at Amigos as a teacher!

When Stephanie was in preschool…

Yowazi

Maestra

Delaney

Maestra

Maestra Delaney grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, but ended up in the city when she started as a student at Temple University. Now in her Junior year, she double majors in Communications and Spanish.

Delaney took an interest in learning Spanish in high school and attended a one month immersion program in Malaga, Spain. In Spring 2019, she studied for a semester in Oviedo, Spain, where she improved her language skills and fell in love with the culture. After returning from five months abroad, Delaney began working at Amigos.

Still a student of Spanish, Delaney loves learning alongside the Amigos students everyday.

When Delaney was in preschool…

Rose

Maestra

Maestra Rose is 28 years old and is from Venezuela. She is a Human Resources manager, but for the past five years she has been working with children.

Her mother is a preschool teacher who specializes in children with learning disabilities, and Rose has always helped her prepare activities for her students. In her free time, Rose would tutor children in their school work and help reinforce their learning.

Rose likes working at Amigos because the energy of the students and teachers is very special and has made her feel very comfortable since her first day.

When Rose was in school…

Yorgelys

Maestra

Maestra Yorgelys is from Venezuela. She was studying Industrial Engineering and Business Administration back home, but was unable to finish her studies because of the country’s current situation.

She decided to come to the United States two years ago. She first arrived in Dallas, Texas with her father, stepmother, and two younger brothers, leaving her mother in Venezuela. Yorgelys moved to Philadelphia 5 months ago with the help of her aunt and uncle. Now, she works at Amigos and studies the English Language.

She is grateful for the new experiences that working at Amigos brings her. Yorgelys has found that learning each of the children’s personalities, which helps her understand how to care for them better.

When Yorgelys was in preschool…

Luz Andrea

Maestra

Maestra Luz was born in Colombia. She has a son, a daughter, and a Golden Retriever that live with her and her husband. She also has 4 sisters and 11 nieces and nephews in Colombia, who she tries to visit every year.

Before coming to the United States, Luz was studying business at Universidad Libre in Pereira, Colombia. She plans on continuing her education to become a Preschool Teacher.

Luz’s passion is children. She love to teach, nurture, and share with the children every day. She is very patient and caring and it shows in everything she does.

When Luz was in preschool…

Gricelys

Maestra

Maestra Gricelys was born and raised in Venezuela. She is the youngest of four children and has three brothers. Since moving to the USA in 2012, Gricelys has worked as a freelance graphic designer while living in Philadelphia.

She has a bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design from the Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin (URBE) in Maracaibo, Venezuela where she was born. Gricelys has also taken graduate courses at Moore College of Art & Design. Gricelys is a plant lover, and has a passion for art, photography and minimalist design. She loves sharing her artistic enthusiasm with the kids through arts and crafts.

Gricelys feels extremely privileged to be able to share her passion for the arts with her students.

When Gricelys was in preschool…

Yesica

Maestra

Maestra Yesica is the first US born in her family. Her parents immigrated to the United States 25 years ago from Mexico. At a young age her father taught her how to speak Nahuatl. Nahuatl was the language spoken by the Aztecs.

She is also the mother of three beautiful children. As a parent Maestra Yesica understands the importance of having our children come to a safe school environment.

Coming to Amigos, and being able to do that everyday is rewarding!

Dennis

Maestra

Maestra Dennis is from Cabimas, Zulia, Venezuela. She studied in the University of Zulia for seven years and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Sugerical Medicine. She then received a Masters degree in Epidemiology and Doctorate in Hospital Administration.

Dennis practiced her profession in Venezuela for 33 years in private and public hospitals and clinics. Also, she practiced family medicine and had the responsibility of attending to newborn children to 18 months old. She arrived in Philadelphia 5 months ago.

Dennis is very happy to be working at Amigos, where she has found a kind and welcoming environment between the staff and the families.

When Dennis was in preschool…

Clarissa

Maestra

Clarissa was born and raised in Venezuela, since a very early age she was always very curious and interested in learning about different cultures. Her parents always encouraged her to travel and educate herself, so she decided to study abroad her last year of high school in the UK. After that amazing year she went back to Venezuela to attend college, graduating with a bachelors degree in Graphic Design.

A little bit after, she moved to Florida where she worked as babysitter and in the Graphic Design field for 3 years, then … She and her husband looking for new adventures, new friends to make, Inspiration and to have the 4 weather seasons moved to the great Philadelphia!

Clarissa loves to stay around young people because she truly believes that it keeps her young and creative, also she loves the interchanging of culture and the process of learning and growing together. She feels the action of serving, teaching and giving love to others is her best contribution to a better world.

When Clarissa was in preschool…

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Cloe@amigospreschool.com

215-756-2234

107 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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