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World Language Mission:

We believe that the ability to communicate is at the heart of interaction. Language learning promotes understanding, tolerance, and respect for others. In an increasingly global and diverse society, knowing another language is essential and should be part of every person’s education. Learning a new language prepares students to be global citizens by developing an awareness and appreciation of other cultures and perspectives.

English Language Learners Mission:

The Bremen High School District English Language Learners program prides itself on the ability to communicate with students, parents, and district staff as a way to advocate and inform all stakeholders of our students’ progress. We believe in the importance of promoting and celebrating cultural and linguistic diversity as we embrace and welcome students into our program and support them as they integrate into their new community.

Instructional Mission:

The World Language Department strives to develop the skills of our students within the Three Modes of Communication (Interpretive, Interpersonal, and Presentational) while enriching their language experience in music, art, literature, and history.

Professional Mission:

As a member of professional learning communities, we are committed to continual professional development to improve our practice and meet the diverse needs of our language learners.

Department Supervisor: 
Gabriel Medina, Ed.D.
Email Gabriel Medina
708.396.8120

Executive Assistant: 
Lynn Majewski
Email Lynn Majewski
708.342.8361 

Program Assistant: 
Aaron Reyes
Email Aaron Reyes
708.396.8149 

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Bremen High School

708-371-3600

GINA ARGUELLES

Multilingual Learners Interventionist

garguelles@bhsd228.com

CELESTE BARBAN

World Language - Spanish

cbarban@bhsd228.com

CARRIE DIEDERICH

World Language - Spanish

cdiederich@bhsd228.com

IVETH FLORES RAMIREZ

English Lang Arts & Multilingual Learners

ivramirez@bhsd228.com


MAYRA MARTINEZ

World Language - Spanish

mortega@bhsd228.com

STEPHANIE PETERSON

World Language - French

speterson@bhsd228.com

Tinley Park High School

708-532-1900

SELIME BAFTIRI BALLAZHI

World Language - French

sbaftiri@bhsd228.com

NICOLE DONOFRIO

World Language - Spanish

ndonofrio@bhsd228.com

ALLISON JEBENS

World Language - Spanish

arose@bhsd228.com

KATHY KING WATTERS

World Language - Spanish

kkingwatters@bhsd228.com

Hillcrest High School 

708-799-0402

MELISSA ADOLFS

World Language - American Sign Language

madolfs@bhsd228.com

NICOLE DONOFRIO

World Language - Spanish

ndonofrio@bhsd228.com

JOELLEN LEE

World Language - Spanish

jlee@bhsd228.com

Oak Forest High School

708-342-8308

MELISSA ADOLFS

World Language - American Sign Language

madolfs@bhsd228.com

MARIA ARELLANO

World Language - Spanish

marellano@bhsd228.com

MICHAEL BLAKLEY

World Language - Spanish

mblakley@bhsd228.com

DANICA MATHIS

World Language - Spanish

dmathis@bhsd228.com

CAITLIN MCMAHON

English Lang Arts & Multilingual Learners

cmcmahon@bhsd228.com

RUBA SHAIKH

Special Ed & Multilingual Learners

rshaikh@bhsd228.com

JOHN STEVENS

World Language - Spanish

jstevens@bhsd228.com