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more interesting for her students. She also wants to learn about American culture to enrich her
knowledge to share with her students.
Wendy Raquel Lopez Munoz, English Teacher
El Sagrado Corason de Jesus School
Guatemala City, Guatemala (Population: 4,942,348)
U.S. Host University: University of North Dakota
Wendy Lopez has been teaching English as a Foreign Language for more than 10 years. Her
teaching experience has given her the chance to be with all ages of students. She is not married
and enjoys the arts, cooking, and, most of all, teaching. Her objectives for participating in the
TEA program are to have a close look at American culture and learn new teaching techniques.
Zulema Yadira Roque Delgado, English Teacher
Colegio Espanol de Guatemala "Principe de Asturias"
San Jose Pinula, Guatemala (Population: 47,200)
U.S. Host University: George Mason University
Zulema Roque has been teaching English literature, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, writing and
oral language at a private secondary school for the past 9 years. Her students are between the
ages of 12 and 14, and her class size is about 26 students. Zulema is the coordinator of her
school’s evaluation committee where she has played a role in promoting effective teachingevaluating
practices and in supporting the evaluation system in her school. Zulema received a
secondary teaching degree in English from San Carlos University and concluded a licensure
program in Psychopedagogy at Panamericana University in 2008. She is currently working on a
Master’s degree in counseling at the same university. Zulema is single, and her hobbies include
reading, listening to music, and traveling. Her main goal for taking part in TEA is to explore new
methodologies in English teaching, and to learn from experienced teachers in an actual American
school how to get students involved in their learning process.
Aurelia Nohemi Satuye, English Teacher
INEB Nocturno "Domingo Juarros"
Puerto Barrios, Izabal, Guatemala (Population: 81,078)
U.S. Host University: University of North Dakota
Aurelia Nohemi Satuye has been teaching English and social studies since 1994 at INEDB Noc.
Domingo Juarros. The age of her students range from 13-30 years old, and on average there are
40 students in each class. Her teacher’s degree was in Spanish language, yet she teaches basic
English. Aurelia also does counseling with students in her free time, especially with girls to
prevent drug use and unwanted pregnancy. Aurelia received a Bachelor’s degree from the
University of San Carlos in Guatemala and a social worker degree from the University Rafael
Landivar. She is married with three children, and she enjoys walking and visiting the elderly and
disabled. Aurelia’s objective for participating in TEA is to learn new techniques in teaching to
motivate students of ESL.