Isel Paris
Director, Creekside/Tomball Campus
Isel was born and raised in Venezuela. She studied psychology in Caracas and then moved to North America to study English. While living in Canada, then Oklahoma and Texas, she gained work experience in the arts, as an entrepreneur, and as a Spanish instructor. Isel found such joy in teaching that after starting her own family, she began her career at Spanish Schoolhouse.
Through her personal experience and raising her own family, Isel learned that bilingualism is a life-changing skill that opens new opportunities and builds self-esteem. She loves seeing how proud and special her students feel when they master a second language! She also loves their natural curiosity about everything they learn.
Isel’s goal as Director is to make learning engaging, fun, and memorable. She enjoys being involved in the community at Spanish Schoolhouse, leading her team, and working in partnership with parents to make the most impact in children’s lives!
Q & A with Isel
What is your personal teaching philosophy?
The key to being a successful educator is to love what you do! A teacher’s enthusiasm for learning will spill over to the children and encourage a joy for learning and discovery. I believe it’s important for teachers to build relationships of trust with each student. We do this by being patient, caring, and consistent as we identify their unique needs and come to understand their experiences.
What benefits does a language immersion preschool offer versus a “typical” preschool?
The obvious difference is that our students are immersed in a second language, giving them the ability to communicate with people beyond their own country and culture. But in an equally powerful way, they also gain personal connections with other cultures and the desire to learn more. These cultural connections are built through experiences of music, dance, foods, celebrations, and traditions from all over the Spanish speaking world.
What do you love most about educating children?
I love to experience the joy and wonder of learning through their eyes and to help celebrate their accomplishments. I feel proud to have a hand in developing the future citizens of our society, empowering them with cultural understanding and a more global perspective.