Spanish Immersion: Marine Biology -Life in the Oceans of the World

At We-Connect, we want to offer an online education that does not compromise on social interactions. Our diverse program reaches for a unified class experience that prioritizes class discussions and multiple interactions among learners. Students are encouraged to maintain an active role on their own learning and to develop curiosity and embrace new challenges with enthusiasm and confidence. If you are new to Outschool, you can save $20 with the code WECONNE20.

Our teachers-coaches are experienced k-12 educators committed to creating dynamic online learning experiences. They are  professionally certified on their subject areas and every educator has a unique set of skills and personality. At the same time, we are a teaching community. We share the same methods and pedagogy as well as a very cohesive curriculum. 


Meet the team

Sara M. Gonzalez 
I am the founder and director of WeConnect. I am a native speaker and a certified Spanish teacher with a Ph.D in Spanish Literature. I have been teaching Spanish language, culture and literature for more than 10 years and would not change the joy of helping learners become proficient in the language. It is also very important to me that they enjoy the experience and consequently, much effort is put into making lessons didactic, varied, and memorable.
My pedagogy is based on research and classes are conducted in Spanish 80 to 90 % of the time with a  progressive increment. My experience allows my to encourage mistakes as a normal part of the learning process as well as effectively correcting and guiding interactions. In my approach to language learning, I present grammar and vocabulary in integration with real life contexts and the Spanish culture, actively involving the students at every step. 
I am also a Biologist (bachelors)  and have taught Social Studies in bilingual contexts. I have served as a middle school and high school teacher from multiple capacities and have taught a variety of subjects that go from Science to the full spectrum of Spanish language courses. 
More importantly, I grow and become a better teacher from every interaction with my students.

Elise Bennett
Elise is a Science and French teacher with ample research experience on Animal and Marine Biology. She is completing her PhD on Biology and has presented her projects on many prestigious domestic and international conferences. Teacher Elise is also fluent in French and enjoys sharing her love for the French culture and language with children. Learn more about teacher Elise here:
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Natalia R.
Teacher Natalia is a native of Argentina with multiple degrees on language teaching. Her charismatic personality is what makes children engaged and successful language learners. Natalia not only applies the latest research on language acquisition to her Spanish lessons but does it with passion and profound care for each learner. Meet teacher Natalia:
https://outschool.com/parents/03a9ea55-154d-43f1-b0d9-7984b7b19407

Chiara M.
Teacher Chiara was born in Italy and has a degree on law as well as many years of experience teaching ESL, social studies and the Italian language to children. She loves helping young learners  become fluent and better learners and is very patient as she adapts to individual needs and learning styles.