Assistants

Elly, Infant education assistant

Hello!

I am excited to be back at CEIP Leopoldo Calvo-Sotelo for another year! My name is Elly Filas, and I will be working as an English Assistant with the 3-5 year olds. Last year, I worked with the 6th grade. 

Before coming to Spain, I worked as an environmental engineer in Ohio (USA). In my free time, I like to do anything art related, read, watch movies, hang out with friends at the park, and explore new places. 

I can’t wait to have another great year!

Karen, 1st and 2nd grade assistant

Hello families,

I’m Karen from Michigan (USA) and this is my second year working at the school. Last year I worked with infantil and this year I’m with first and second grade. I’m very glad to be back and working with many of my same students. 

Some of my hobbies and interests include baking, singing, dancing, traveling, finding new coffee shops, playing tennis and volleyball, and hiking. I’ve hiked two different routes of El Camino de Santiago, and that experience inspired me to move to Spain!

Looking forward to another awesome year teaching your kids!

Lycra, 3rd grade assistant

Hello! My name is Lycra. I’m from California, USA. I teach 3rd grade in the school. My hobbies and interests are watching movies, playing sports, trying different cuisines, and exploring new places. I’m really happy to be working with my previous students again!

Ally, 4th grade assistant

Hello families,

I am Ally Schulze! I am the language assistant that will be working with Grade 4 this year. I previously taught Grade 5 for two years in my home state of North Carolina. 

When I am not at school I enjoy playing tennis with friends, playing (or watching) futbol, live music, and traveling to new and exciting places. 

I am so excited to have the opportunity to work with your child this year!

Jack, 5th grade assistant

Hello everyone! My name is Jack Davis, and I’m 22 years old. 

I come from Connecticut, a small state on the East Coast of the United States, and could not be more excited to be at CEIPSO Leopoldo Calvo Sotelo teaching in fifth grade classrooms! Before coming to Madrid, 

I worked as a Teaching Assistant for 2 years at my university and coached tennis for 6+ years. When I’m not at school teaching and learning with kids, I love to read, play racquet sports like pádel and tennis, and try out as many of Madrid’s cafes as humanly possible!

Stone, 6th grade assistant

Hello! My name is Stone Miller, and I’m from Houston, Texas. I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Orlando, Florida, where I specialized in Business Intelligence. 

I’m excited to be here in Madrid working with 6th-grade students as an English assistant. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy music, attending festivals, and exploring everything this amazing city has to offer.

Hailey, Secondary Education assistant

Hello Families!

My name is Hailey and I am the language assistant that will be working with the secondary students this year. Before coming to Spain, I completed my teaching degree in my home state of Michigan (USA). Outside of the classroom, I enjoy reading and taking walks.

I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and even more privileged to work with the amazing secondary staff. I look forward to engaging with students, encouraging and supporting them throughout the rest of the year.