Centro Espiral Mana

Mary Scholl is founder and director of Centro Espiral Mana. She finds joy and meaning in working with students and teachers to develop and engage in learning-centered practices. For over 20+ years Mary has taught languages and worked with teachers and has has lived and taught in both public and private settings on four continents. (depending upon h... ow you count them!) A proud graduate of the World Learning's School for International Training, Mary is excited to be pursuing a doctorate in adult learning and leadership at Columbia University Teachers College . Along with her work running Centro Espiral Mana, she has served as an English Language Specialist for the U.S. State Department in Latin America. She is also affiliated faculty for the MAT program at the School for International Training, as well as a trainer and a trainer-of trainers. Mary is also on faculty in the Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages program at Marlboro College Graduate School. Mary enjoys conferences and teacher training has presented on a variety of topics including the role of input and output in language learning, leadership within the classroom, the role of creativity in language learning, the role of compassion in learning, reflective practice, observation and feedback, thinking skills and intuition. Click here to see her materials from recent presentations and workshops. Amanda came to Costa Rica in June 2005 to take the SIT TESOL certificate course and never left! Amanda is the newest addition to the training team here in El Invu. She is not only excited to continue to grow and learn with the participants, but also to work with the local community. Amandas interests are in second language acquisition and intercultural exchange. Amanda enjoys traveling, reading, and eating chocolate. Click Here to see materials from Amanda's workshops and presentations. Roger was born in Brooklyn New York and moved to Costa Rica at the age of 14 with his family. Roger received his BA from Universidad de Costa Rica in ...Read More