Course Listing - by Instructor

Name	Biography
Dima Abdeljaber	Ms. AbdelJaber is attending the University of Texas at El Paso while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. She is currently part of the fast track program in which allows her to acquire credits for her Master of Science in Software Engineering with a concentration in Secure Cyber-Systems at a faster pace while working on her bachelors. She is part of the Cyber Security Through Workshops, Analysis and Research Lab (CyWAR Lab) which take part in developing material to educate individuals and teach skills to expose and identify possible cyber vulnerabilities. She aspires to have a career as a software developer while focusing on cybersecurity. She's always been passionate about technology and has worked on projects such as programming games in various programming languages such as PHP, Haskell, AspectJ, Java and C. Ms. AbdelJaber enjoys all aspects of technology and is constantly pursuing knowledge in the field.
Faraj Aboargob
John Adams
Ubaldo Armenta	Ubaldo Armenta Ubaldo Armenta is one of El Paso's most energetic and prolific choreographers, specializing in Argentine Tango and ballroom dancing. With over 20 years of dance experience, Ubaldo has choreographed and performed at many ballroom showcases and events throughout El Paso and southern New Mexico and has helped countless students become dancers. He is certified by the North American Dance Teacher's Association as professional ballroom instructor at the Silver Level and DVIDA Bronze Certified in Argentine Tango and American Smooth. He also holds a Bachelors' degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Jamila Ayad	Jamila Ayad moved from Libya to the United States in 2008. She has worked as an Arabic teacher in a Private school for 4 years as well as with the Startalk program for 3 years.She is currently a nursing assisting aid and a sewing teacher with a certificate from Libya. She is a mother of 6 kids.
Erick Balandran	Erick Balandran Mr. Balandran is currently majoring in English and American literature while also pursuing a minor in secondary education at the University of Texas at El Paso. His ultimate goal is to receive a Master's Degree and teach English as a Dual Credit course in high school. He began his swimming career in middle school in the seventh grade. He has experience as a competitor and a volunteer coach for his former middle school as well as kids of various ages that swam for a summer league hosted by the city. Swimming has been an important aspect of Mr. Balandran's life, and he very much enjoys being in the water, especially if it means helping other students bring out their potential in swimming.
Elizabeth Barragan	Elizabeth Barragan Ms. Barragan is currently majoring in Computer Science at the University of Texas at El Paso, her goal is to become a software developer. Aside from attending university she enjoys teaching, and caring for kids since she grew up with many siblings. Computers are her passion and having the opportunity to inspire young children in becoming future computer scientists is an honor. Ms. Barragan has gained some experience by having the opportunity in going to elementary and middle schools to help children with the hour of code. Although she is a busy student, she sets time aside for children to teach them about computers and motivate them in becoming future innovators.
Vianey Becerra	Vianey Becerra Vianey Becerra.- Writer, literary translator and a linguist. She studied at Universitá La Sapienza in Rome Italy, where she immersed herself in Greek-Roman studies and specialized in linguistics. Studied Latin at The Accademia Vivarium Novum. She has taught Latin, Greek and Italian classes.With fifteen years of translation experience, her work has been published across Italy.
Brisa Bermea	Brisa Bermea Ms. Brisa Bermea has been working on the educational system for more than sixteen years. She has had the opportunity to work with elementary, high school, University and alternative school students. After spending some years working with the public sector (SEISD), Brisa decided to work for the private sector too (Father Yermo and Cathedral High School). Her educational background includes a Bachelor in Business Administration with an emphasis on Management and two Master's degree, one in Business and the other one in Education. Ms. Bermea had the opportunity to initiate a tutorial program for the incoming students of Anamar College for a period of two years until the college closed its' doors to the public. Brisa is currently working as an instructor and Department chair at Cathedral High School, she has been working there for seven years now and she enjoys every day at work. Brisa enjoys what she does a lot. Her teaching strategies will improve your children learning.
Laura Berrout Ramos
Eduardo Bouche	Eduardo Bouche Eduardo Bouché is a language instructor and a certified translator. He has been teaching ESL and Spanish for over eight years. He has taught English and Spanish as foreign languages, English phonetics, and technical writing. As a private consultant, Mr. Bouché, provides services such as grant writing and translation to different national, regional and local agencies.
Mirian Cabrera
Nora Calva-Thompson	Nora Calva has a B.A. from the University of Texas at El Paso, and she received her teacher certification at Texas Woman's University in Dallas, Texas. She worked for the Dallas Independent School District. She has been teaching ESL in El Paso, Texas for many years. She has also taught ESL at EL Tintero Academy, Anamarc College, Language Plus Institute, Tec. de Monterrey and the Universidad Autonoma de Ciudad Juarez. She has been teaching at ELI since 2010. She enjoys teaching because it is rewarding to see students achieve their goal.
Maria Camacho	Maria Camacho Ms. Camacho has worked as a Spanish teacher with students ranging from grades of preK 3 to Seniors in High School, as well as on adult classes format one-on-one. By having this experience ranging all ages, she has been able to develop strategies in order to approach teaching to all kinds of students either young or older. She has taught elementary Spanish along with Middle School and High School Spanish in both native speaking classes as well as non-native speaking. Her hobbies consist ofreading, sewing, cooking and soap making. She became a Spanish teacher because her love of the language and enlightening students of language and culture which she is very passionate about. Teaching students as seeing their accomplishment in learning and being able to communicate in a new language, makes it all worth it.
Rene Castaneda	Mr. René E. Castañeda is a graduate of the University of Texas at El Paso holding a bachelor's and master's degree in Violin/Viola Performance from the studio of the distinguished Dr. Stephanie Meyers. Mr. Castañeda is currently Violin/Viola Instructor of the University of Texas El Paso Extended University, Professor of Violin/Viola and Orchestra Director at El Paso Community College, section 1st violinist in the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, former Concertmaster and Conductor of the El Paso Civic Orchestra, section violinist for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Artistic Director/1st Violinist in the West Texas based Ariosa String Quartet, Violinist/Vocalist in the Southwest's premier Mariachi group, Mariachi Los Arrieros and is a former Texas UIL All-State Violinist. Mr. Castañeda continues to remain active as musician/performer and is an avid music educator and supporter of the El Paso/West Texas region.
Rosa Castillo	Rosa Castillo is an accountant by training - she has an Associate's in Accounting from Juarez, Mexico and plans to finish her Bachelor's in Accounting by May 2019 here at UTEP. But for 36 years, Ms. Castillo has taught in fitness centers in El Paso and Juarez. What started as a hobby has become her main profession; she is a Certified Professional Trainer and a certified instructor in Mat Pilates, Yoga Pilates, Sculpt Bar and Senior Fitness with IFTA (Interactive Fitness Trainers of America). She also holds a CPR/First Aid certification. Ms. Castillo is an instructor at the UTEP Student Recreation Center and has worked with Professional and Public Programs for over six years. She teaches Pilates, Total Body Workout, Abs and Glutes, Body Sculpt and Yoga Pilates; she is also training to teach a Pilates Boxing class in the future.
Gizelle Castruita
Charlotte Chambliss
El Paso(Ai-Hwa) Chinese Language School	El Paso (Ai-Hwa) Chinese Language School "El Paso" Ai-Hwa Chinese Language School has been continuously providing quality traditional Chinese education since 1998. The predecessor of the school, "El Paso Chinese Language School", operated from 1990 to 1995 under the direction of Mrs. Anne Liu. Current principal, Mrs. Shinping "Champagne" Chyi, has been taking the helm of the school for over twenty years. In May 2004, Ai-Hwa was incorporated as a nonprofit organization and donations can be tax deductible. With curriculum focusing on phonetics and traditional Chinese characters, the school provides weekly 3-hour classes for small groups of students to listen, speak, read, and write in Chinese; as well as activities, such as drama, singing, dancing, calligraphy and Tai Chi. Also, extracurricular programs are organized to enrich students' experiences in traditional Chinese culture, such as celebrating Chinese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival, and Moon Festival each year with crafts, recitals and food. The students receive a well-rounded emersion in Chinese language and culture. Parents of beginning students are encouraged to participate in entry class to have a better understanding of the language and the ability to assist their children in studying and completing homework. Our teachers, all of them native Chinese speakers, each with at least Bachelor's degree and up to twenty plus years of teaching experiences, are highly motivated and devoted. They work diligently to provide the best learning system and environment for our students. They are considered some of the best instructors of traditional Chinese around.
Kanghoon Choi	Kanghoon Choi Mr. Choi was born and raised in South Korea and has been proud to call El Paso his home for the past ten years. He graduated from Webster University while he was serving the U.S. Army on Fort Bliss. He regularly delivers his Yoga and Taichi instructions to El Pasons by adapting the learning of the movements to each person's physical and developmental ability.
El Paso Dance Works	El Paso Dance Works
Berfu Davey	Berfu Palas Davey was born in Istanbul, Turkey in 1993. She received a B.E degree in English Language Teaching from Istanbul Bilgi University, Istanbul, Turkey, in 2016, and a teaching certificate in Turkish as a Second Language from Marmara University in Istanbul, Turkey, in 2018. Mrs. Davey hopes to take her education a step further and start her master's degree in the near future. Before she moved to the United States, Mrs. Davey worked in Istanbul as a middle and high school English teacher. Her areas of interest are bilingualism, multilingualism and sociolinguistics; she also enjoys teaching foreign languages. She believes that a language is not formed only by symbols, sounds and gestures, but also by culture. A language is defined by the culture that created it. In order to be truly proficient in a language a person must understand its cultural context. To illustrate, American culture tends to be less formal than Turkish culture; accordingly, it is okay to use the same form of "you" to address your boss, your older family members, or strangers. In the Turkish language, however, there are two ways to say "you" depending on the age and status of the person you are addressing as well as the level of intimacy you have with them. Mrs. Davey looks forward to introducing you to a new language and culture.
Alexis Dominguez
Jennifer Dominguez
Raquel Dominguez	Raquel Dominguez has a Bachelor degree on Kinesiology with a minor on Psychology from the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). Thanks to her studies and certifications on recreational classes and personal training, Raquel Dominguez is qualified and motivated to improve participants' health and activity level. She has a great ability to interact with her participatns and look for different methods that will prevent injury while improving performance. Her experience has allowed the improvement on her knowledge on how the body responds to exercise. She has been a great personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2012 with UTEP's Professional Public Program, UTEP's Student Recreational Center, UTEP's Athletics Department, and Hybrid Fitness.
Brianna Duchene	Brianna Duchene Brianna Duchene is currently attending Nursing school at the University of Texas at El Paso. She aims to graduate with her bachelor's degree in May of 2019 and to become a pediatric nurse. She enjoys helping others and has a great passion for swimming. She was a competitive swimmer for 10 years and has also helped a variety of kids and adults learn to swim at the YMCA for a total of 2 years. This is will be her first year with us as an instructor here at P3. She looks forward to working with each and every one of you!
Diana Esparza	Diana Esparza was born and raised in Juarez. She moved to El Paso, Texas in 2006. She has a Bachelor's degree in History and Social Studies and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. She has worked as a Creative Writing instructor and as a Spanish Interpreter. She has published a few short stories in English and Spanish for the literary magazines Border Senses and the Rio Grande Review.
Juan Jose Espino	Juan Jose Espino Juan Jose Espino has been doing martial arts for 17 years and has two black belts, of which one is in Ju Jitsu. He has extensive experience and belts/ranks in several martial arts, including Muay Thai, Judo, Wrestling, Hap Ki Do, Vale Tudo, and Boxing. Juan has competed in and won grappling tournaments, competed in cage fights including a regional championship, and won the golden gloves boxing tournament twice. He has also been teaching Ju Jitsu for 10 years now.
Deana Estrada	Deana Estrada Deana Estrada has been teaching group fitness classes since 2000. She started off teaching gymnastics and Tumbling. Soon after followed Kickboxing. She received her MBA and took time off to start a few businesses with her husband and raise her 3 kids. After managing business, home and kids for 6 years, she decided to get back into fitness. Getting her USGA (recertification), ACE training certification, Zumba, P90X, Kickboxing (recertification) and Spinning.
Pamela (Patty) Fox	Patty Fox Patty Fox is the owner, operator, and founder of El Paso Boot Camp/Hoops Enterprises (2002). Patty is an American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer (2003) as well as a Certified Zumba® instructor (2014). El Paso Boot Camp is an early-morning outdoor fitness program. Patty and her clients meet at 5 a.m. Monday through Saturday at local parks where the group performs body-weight exercises, cardio, light jogging/running, and strength training. In addition to running her boot camp, Ms. Fox is the health and fitness coordinator for The Salvation Army. Ms. Fox is responsible for creating curriculum and implementing all sports, leisure, and hobby activities for the shelter residents, the local residents, and many Salvation Army employees. She is responsible for purchasing all supplies and fitness equipment as well as maintaining monthly, quarterly, and yearly budget for all expenditures within her facility. Ms. Fox is excited to be a member of UTEP Professional and Public Programs Extended University. See you in class!
Cynthia Gamez	Cynthia Gamez Cynthia Gamez specializes in Argentine Tango and Ballet. She ?has taught ballet for over 10 years, specializing in young children and adults. She also specializes in Argentine Tango with a focus on couple’s classes, women’s and men’s tango technique, coaching, and coordinating tango events and workshops throughout the community. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a concentration in Theatre Arts and Ballet Technique and is a Cecchetti Council of America certified ballet instructor and is DVIDA cerfitifed in Argentine Tango and in American Smooth. She has competed int he 2016 and 2017 USA Tango Championships, is a Progressing Ballet Technique Certified Instructor.
Jayne Garcia	Jayne has always loved the study of languages, and an undergraduate class titled Introduction to Languages sparked her interest to teach English. She went on to earn a bachelor's degree in Spanish and an undergraduate TESOL Certificate from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, and a master's degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) from California State University, Los Angeles. Jayne is originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, and her husband is from Mexico City, Mexico. Their two worlds blend beautifully here in El Paso, Texas! Jayne has experience working with foreign students on a number of community college and university campuses in a numerous states, including New York, Nebraska, California, Colorado and Texas. She has tutored students with varied backgrounds, including newly arrived refugees to the country and a high-ranking South Korean government official, as well as all levels in between. Jayne has taught ESL students in Los Angeles, Denver, and El Paso. She loves to teach all the English skills, but teaching writing is her favorite. In her spare time, Jayne loves to travel, read and visit family.
David Ghent	David Ghent David Ghent has 30 years experience as a professional photographer with a broad background of experience including photojournalism, portrait photography, sports photography, and art photography. He has also photographed over 600 weddings professionally.
Brendda Gonzalez	Brendda Gonzalez Ms. Gonzalez has recently received her bachelor's degree with a major in Studio Art and minor in Graphic Design at the University of Texas at El Paso. She has been involved with P3 Kidz on Campus since 2015 by volunteering in the art camps and assisting instructors which was an exciting and a learning experience. Ms. Gonzalez's passions involve art whatever it may be; drawing, painting, sculpture, and graphic design. She knew from an early age art would be a big part of her life. In addition, Ms. Gonzalez wants to invite and encourage kids to be part of this learning and fun experience.
Delilah Gonzalez	Delilah Gonzalez Delilah Gonzalez is a successful teacher that was born and raised in El Paso. Her optimism, energy and passion for teaching lead her to a wonderful career. She enjoys participating in local art while making a positive impact in the community. Her strong beliefs and values define her personality. She loves teaching through creative expression and sets high expectations for students regardless of their ethnicity.
Ivan Gris	Ivan Gris Ivan Gris Sepulveda co-founded Inmerssion in 2013. The tech startup focuses on innovative ways virtual agents (computer-generated characters with artificial intelligence) and virtual/augmented reality can help educate and entertain. The company researches and produces interactive software that has been demonstrated in Sweden, Iceland and Czech Republic as well as throughout the United States. Inmerssion has integrated IBM's artificial intelligence systems with its virtual agents. Known professionally as Ivan Gris, the entrepreneur earned his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in computer science from UTEP in 2010, 2011 and 2015, respectively. The Juárez, Mexico native continues to be involved at UTEP through its Interactive Systems Group, which studies virtual agents. Gris is a published author of at least 17 research papers focused on gaming, virtual reality and human-computer interaction. He also has started two successful commercial companies that combine art and handcrafted jewelry with technology and pop culture. UTEP Article: Ivan Gris #14
Zach Guido	Zach Guido was previously a coach for water polo, swimming, conditioning, climbing, and triatholon classes. He has coached 5 Olympic athletes. Some of his highlights include coaching a State Championship Water Polo match, playing soccer in college, and ice climbing in Colorado. He was a firefighter, park ranger, EMT, and worked on boats in Alaska. Currently, he works for IBM in Vendor Management and he coaches various fitness classes.
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Elsie Hayden	Elsie Hayden Author L. C. Hayden is a popular speaker who is often in demand. She has presented workshops and spoken at writers' conferences and was recently hired by several cruise lines to speak about writing while cruisng all over the world. She is the creator of the popular Harry Bronson mysteries, incuding, What Others Know, a finalist for the prestigious Left Coast Crime award for Best Mystery. She is currently the talk show host for Mystery Writers of American author enrichment series. Hayden, who taught high school English for twenty-six years, retired in May 2000. Although she calls El Paso, Tx., her home, her husband and she spend a vast amont of time on the road in their motor home, promoting books, attending and speaking at conferences or doing presentations. Ms. Hayden holds a Master's Degree in Creative Writing from the University of Texas at El Paso. She is a member of Sisters in Crime, Mystery Writiers of America, secretary for MWA-SW chpater, El Paso Writers' League and Texas Authors Coalition. She also enjoys being a member of Mystery Babes and DorothyL, Internet mystery discusssion groups. Hayden lists geocaching, scube diving, Kayaking, snorkeling, reading, traveling and arts and creafts as her hobies.
Emily Heiner
Harriett Henry	Harriett Henry graduated cum laude with the Honors Certificate from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2002, at which time she received a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Computer Information Systems. Because of her extensive background in working with international students at the Office of Recruitment and Scholarships, and because of her membership in the University Honors Program, she was recruited to work at the English Language Institute at the University of Texas at El Paso. Upon graduation in 2002, she was invited to become a regular member of the faculty of the English Language Institute. In the over 13 years that she has worked as an English as a Second Language teacher, she has experienced many challenges and rewards. The greatest of these has been the opportunity to discover each of her individual student's goals, and to help them to achieve those goals. At the beginning of each session, she asks her students, "What are your hopes and dreams? Tell me what they are because then they become my hopes and dreams
Maria Hernandez	Maria E. Hernandez received her Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Bilingual Education from the University of Texas at El Paso in May of 2010. She then went on to receive her Master of Education as an Instructional Specialist in Bilingual Education in December of 2012. She is a certified educator in the state of Texas. She has worked as an elementary bilingual teacher for the last 4 years for the El Paso Independent School District. Here she has had the opportunity to work with a wide array of English language learners. She is an avid traveler and always looking to enrich her cultural knowledge. Some of the countries she has visited include Peru and Costa Rica.
Martha Herrera-Maese
Michael Hjort
Susanne Holzner	Susi Holzner was born and raised in Germany where she did her degrees in translation and business in English and Spanish. An enthusiastic language student right from the start, she soon discovered her talent for teaching. While working for the Bosch Training Center for many years, Susi kept improving her interpersonal, intercultural and teaching skills. With all her knowledge and experience - combined with her passion for teaching and for culture - Susi makes learning German an experience you will definitely enjoy.
Caitlin Huizar
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Tedric Johnson	Mr. Johnson is currently majoring in Multi-Disciplinary Studies at the University of Texas at El Paso. Johnson, is a former member of the basketball team here at UTEP during the 2015-16 year. Growing up, he played basketball all throughout his childhood, high school years, and college. He has a lot of experience with sports and physical exercising. Johnson, also owns a sports performance facility called Godson Athletics, located right here in El Paso, Texas! He is dedicated to helping the up and coming athletes chase their dreams. `
Vanessa Keyser	Vanessa Keyser is currently seeking her BFA in Performance from the University of Texas at El Paso. She has a long theatrical history and has acted, directed and done technical work for hundreds of shows. Vanessa has worked extensively in the El Paso area with El Paso Playhouse, Kids N Co, Theatre Ink, UTEP, EPCC, VIVA! El Paso, Shakespeare-on-the-Rocks, and others. She has three beautiful children who all have participated in theatre in some form.
Luis Lares	Mr. Lares is majoring in Multidisciplinary studies with a concentration of topics in Kinesiology, Psychology, and Social Sciences in the University of Texas at El Paso. His ultimate goal is to obtain a degree in Occupational Therapy and serve in the borderland. Swimming has been a significant part of his life. Some of his previous activities include competitive swimming, teaching swim lessons, and water fitness. He has worked as a lifeguard and aquatics instructor for two years and has sought various certifications by the YMCA and the American Red Cross such as Lifeguarding and Swim instructor certifications. Mr. Lares enjoys spending time in the water and uses it as a stress reliever; he enjoys helping students improve their swimming skills.
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Josue Lopez	Josue David Lopez, worked for the Recreation Sports Department/OPEFM at UTEP and retired after 25 years. He holds a Bachelor in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at El Paso and graduated with a BS on May, 2005. Holds several memberships and certifications: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), National Intramural-Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA), Red Cross CPR FIrst Aid and American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer-1999. Member of NRPA (National Recreation Parks Association).
Manuel Lozano	Manuel Lozano Manny Lozano has been playing guitar for 15 years. He studied guitar with Stefan Schyga of "La Vienta"(Guitar instructor at franklin high school and The El Paso Conservatory of Music) and is also a current student of Danielle Anaya (guitar teacher at Desert Moon Academy). Mr.Lozano toured with national act "Triumph Over Shipwreck" for 5 years all over the United States.They released 3 albums and he is currently working on his solo album for his current project "I-Artifact" Manny started giving private lessons while on tour and is currently also offering private lessons at Desert Moon Academy,group lessons at the el paso recreational centers for both beginner and advanced and also offers skype lessons.
Jeannette Maingot	Jeannette Maingot has a Master Degree (MAIS) in Bilingual and Multicultural Education. She has been teaching at ELI for over four years and has been a language teacher for over 25 years. She taught at the Monterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM) for 18 years in Mexico. She is also an interpreter / translator and has worked for many of the in-bond (maquila) plants in Cd. Juarez, Mexico and abroad. She is British, her husband is Trinidadian, and her children are Mexican.
James Marshall	James Marshall was born in Detroit, Michigan. He came to the Southwest as a teenager and graduated from Coronado High School. He went on to study at UTEP and graduated with a double degree in Education and Psychology and a minor in Music. Certified in ESl instruction, Mr. Marshall began his his career in 1985 with the El Paso Independant School District as an ESOL Secondary teacher. During his 30 year career, Mr. Marshall designed and wrote English curriculum, directed the summer fine arts program for ESOL students, published songs, chants and learning modules for Hampton Brown PublishIng Company for "Into English", and presented through out the Southwest " Using Music and Drama in the ESOL Classroom". Mr. Marshall, musician/song writer, is also the founder and director of the nationally acclaimed "Lamplighter Choir" - A language acquisition glee club. The Lamplighters were honored by an invitation to perform at the White House in 1995 by First Lady Hillary Clinton. During Mr. Marshall's free time you can find him performing Rock, Jazz, and Latin music in some of El Paso's finest venues.
Bonnie McKinley	Dr. Bonnie McKinley has more than thirty years of experience in public education. She has been a classroom teacher as well as a central office administrator. She has been teaching college-level students and adults for more than twenty years. She holds a B.S. Ed., a M.S. Ed., and a Doctor of Education degree in Administration and Supervision. Dr. McKinley has specialized training in Linguistics, Second Language Acquisition, Adult and Continuing Education, and Sociology. She holds Licensure in English as a Second Language and Educational Administration in Texas and New Mexico. Dr. McKinley is a member of the American Educational Research Association (AERA), the Modern Language Association (MLA), and the American Sociological Association (ASA).
Lori Miller	Mrs. Miller has been dancing for over 40 years beginning in Manheim Germany in 1975. She has been teaching line dance since 2013 using step sheets from the World Line Dance, Copper Knob and Country Gold, to name a few. She has trained teachers, facilitated parenting programs, moderated a mayoral debate, conducted workshops in mind body energy techniques as well as personal Life Coaching. She enjoys studying Dr. Joe Dispenza's brain work, Carolyn Myss, HeartMath Research, and Dr. Ryke Geerd Hamer's German New Medicine Research. Her hobbies include travel and crochet. She holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Arts Degree.
Daniel Miskei
Math Mobile	Math Mobile At MathMobile Tutorials, Eastern and Western ideologies are not separated by vast distances of miles, or the boundaries of continents. Knowledge and education have the ability to travel from anywhere to everywhere, erasing all borders. We at MathMobile bring the eastern concepts of dedication, discipline, passion for education, and a desire to impart knowledge and self-cultivation and fuse them with the western concepts of personally guiding a child to the highest level of knowledge and diversity. We promise that each and every child who comes to us WILL be given the highest quality education by our most dedicated teachers, who possess the expertise and will-power to teach their specialized subjects, and have the passion for seeing their students succeed! We earnestly take the education of the young boys and girls of our society seriously and endeavor to make them successful, well-educated students and citizens.
Rita Nicolini	Rita Nicolini Rita Mary Nicolini has progressed along a yogic path for over eighteen years of personal devotion, self-study, and intense seeking of wisdom from advanced teachers, including Baron Baptiste, Rod Stryker, and Hala Khouri. Rita intends to guides her students in the most beneficial way for their goals and abilities, whether that be a physically challenging vinyasa sequence, a meditative, restorative class, a spiritually-enlivened mindfulness practice or an educational beginner class. For each class, she creates intelligent sequences, taking care to guide the body in specific, rational ways, so as to build balance and strength, while limiting injury. Rita strives to create a space that empowers individuals to experience their bodies in a nonjudgmental way as they flow through yoga poses. Further, she is certified in "Trauma-Informed Yoga," yoga for children, and yoga for special needs. Both yoga and meditation have been an integral part of Rita's life and self-care practices for almost two decades, and she is now passionate about sharing them with her community for their benefit.
Manuel Ochoa	Manuel Ochoa Mr. Ochoa is the owner and founder of the MAO-YIN Dragon Kung Fu Academy. In 1980 he became a team member of the Armed Force’s Martial Arts Association All Army Team and competed in Germany, Belgium, Holland and Korea. He is a retired Federal Officer/Sports Specialist and is certified as Lead Self-Defense Instructor for the U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons for 24 years. Mr. Ochoa has trained U.S. Border Patrol, BORTAC Team Members, El Paso Police and Sheriff’s Department Officers in self-defense and weapon retention tactics.Currently he is the Martial Arts Instructor for the El Paso Community College Continuing Education Department and has worked there since 1993 teaching Kung Fu, Kickboxing and Self-Defense Awareness. Mr. Ochoa also has taught Tai Chi at Assisted Living Homes and Nursing Homes at Bienvivir Senior Health Services and SunRidge at Plaisades, Cielo Vista and Cambria Centers. Currently Mr. Ochoa is the Martial Arts Instructor for the University Of Texas at El Paso UTEP, teaching Kickboxing, Boxing and Conditioning and Self-Defense Awareness courses.
Rebeca Orozco	Rebeca Orozco is pursuing her bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences at the University of Texas of El Paso and plans to follow-up with a master's degree in Biomedical Engineering. Rebeca has always enjoyed videogames, growing-up in a family of highly accomplished software developers encouraged her to learn a few things about development herself, in both game development and design, which motivated her to share the knowledge and fun of working with these technologies. Rebeca has been a camp group coordinator outside of P3 and UTEP since 2015 for summer camps aimed at children between the ages of 6 and 12 and has volunteered as a dance instructor, one of her other passions, in a shelter. Recently she spent a year in Thailand, where she taught English classes for different schools and organizations. She is looking forward to engaging with students in these fun technology courses, and excited to see what the students will create!
David Patino	David Patino David Patino started working for the University of Texas at El Paso in 2001. He earned his black belt in Kendo from the Southwest Kendo Federation in 2009, along with 2 other titles in related martial arts.
Josette Pelatan	Josette Pelatan
Fred Perea	Fred Perea has over 10 years of professional level experience in Human Resources Leadership. His focus is leading organizations and their HR teams specifically specializing in the areas of employee relations, organizational development, and leadership consultation. Fred understands the unique dynamics of teams and has provided leadership level guidance to organizations in the non-profit, public, and private sectors to organizations from The Home Depot, Inc. to the County of El Paso, TX. Fred is currently the Human Resources Director for TFCU and oversees the organization's HR and Training and Development initiatives. He has served on the Board of Directors for the El Paso Society for Human Resources Management and served as President from 2011-2013, and strongly believes in community engagement and supporting the needs of the community of El Paso, TX and Southern New Mexico. He is certified PHR and SHRM-CP and received a graduate degree from The University of Texas at El Paso and received his undergraduate degree from New Mexico State University. Most recently, he has provided HR consultation services to various departments at The Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and The University of Texas at El Paso. Fred has served as an instructor for UTEP's Professional and Public Programs for the past 6 years in the area of Professional Development teaching the Essentials of Human Resources Management, a course certified by the National Society for Human Resources Management.
Tyler Petersen
Maria Picard-Ami
Elizabeth Pini	Elizabeth Pini a native West Texan, was born on April 21, 1974. Elizabeth grew up in Odessa, TX where her family still resides. Elizabeth has been married to a recently retired Army Non-Commissioned Officer for 26 years and after having lived throughout the US and Hawaii during his 26 year military career they have decided to make El Paso, TX their home. Elizabeth is also a mother of three and grandmother of two with a grandson on the way. Elizabeth graduated with Bachelors in Organizational Management in 2009 and a Master's in Public Administration from Ashford University in 2011. Elizabeth attended the University of the Rockies where she studied and completed her studies in Doctorial work in Organizational Development and Leadership and is currently in the dissertation process. Elizabeth also completed her studies in Strategic Planning at Harvard University Extension School in 2011. In addition to her doctorial pursuits Elizabeth has also completed Project Management certification, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification and the ARMY's coveted Lean Six Sigma Black belt studies for ARMY MEDCOM where she continues to pursue and lead process improvement initiatives by shaping the future of Army medicine. Elizabeth Pini has been recognized by the department of the Army for her accomplishments. She received the coveted Dr. Mary Walker Award in 2008 in recognition for the various roles she served in that contributed to the improvement of the quality of life of Soldiers and their families. She also received the Department of the ARMY Achievement Medal for Civilian Service on 06SEP2016. Elizabeth also received a certificate of Appreciation from the Attorney General of Texas while utilizing her project management and process improvement expertise which saved tax payers over 5 million dollars. Elizabeth Pini is currently a Supervisory Health System Specialist for William Beaumont Army Medical Center as a Medical Administrator Ms. Pini strives to improve Army Medicine and contribute to The El Paso community through education, and volunteerism.
Chad Puerling	Chad Puerling has spent 35 years as a photographer/educator including eight years as an award winning photo journalist, three years as a high school yearbook instructor and eight years as a university instructor. His work has been published by the Associated Press, Texas Monthly and Sports Illustrated. He has been a member of the National Press Photographers Association and President of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association and was a PPMA Certified Photographic Counselor.
Grysell Ramos	Grysell Ramos Grysell Ramos received her Bachelor's in Biological Sciences from the University of Texas at El Paso with a minor in chemistry. She has been a lecturer at UTEP, laboratory and research coordinator, and has taught Topics in the Study of Life, Organismal/Human Biology, and Vertebrate Physiology Methods. She has developed courses for the Extended University that focus on active student learning through the use of hands-on science that make the learning experience interesting and understandable.
E. Amanda Reta-Cabezut	Amanda Reta-Cabezut Amanda Reta-Cabezut was born in Chihuahua, Chih., Mexico, moved to Mexico City and lived there for a few years; some years later, her family moved to the Gulf Coast -Tampico, Tams, Mexico-, where they lived for 33 years. Widowed since 2000. She is the proud mother of six and the grandmother of 11. She studied in School of Education in Mexico City with a major in teaching languages, translation and consecutive interpretation. She worked as a full time teacher at Tecnologico de Monterrey, Tampico Campus for 12 years, teaching ESL and Higher Order Developing Thinking Skills. She worked for EF -Education First as a sales person for 24 years and was a summer tour leader for Mexican students abroad, for 17 consecutive years in Europe, Canada and USA. She moved to El Paso in 2002, worked as a substitute teacher for Canutillo HS, and has been a language instructor in El Paso ever since. She has worked for the El Paso Museum of Art as a translator and interpreter and in children's workshops in summer camps and Spring Break camps. She has also translated for the Museum of History of El Paso, for El Paso Opera and for various financial institutions in El Paso. As a free-lance translator she has translated a number of books into Spanish. She has worked for UTEP P3 for five consecutive years as a Spanish Instructor in courses from Spanish I to Spanish IV. Her pathway of 46 years in the education field has convinced her that her vocation is definitely sharing her academic knowledge and life experiences with others, as well as immensely enjoying the time she spends with her students… and as she always says: " I learn more from my students, than what they learn from me… and get paid for it!"
Lizette Rivera
Claudia Rodriguez	Claudia Rodriguez Claudia Rodriguez is an entrepreneur in the health industry that helps people improve their health with easy to integrate strategies. Claudia is certified as a Health and Nutrition Advisor by Sanoviv Medical Institute (one of the most important holistic hospitals in the world). Claudia also promotes health through her two passions that are writing and a speaking.
Amy Ross	Amy Ross is an Information Technology Consultant and has served as an Information Technology Project Manager for over ten years. She holds a Master's in Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and Bachelor's of Science in Microbiology with a Chemistry/Spanish double minor degree from Brigham Young University. Amy is a certified in Six Sigma Green Belt, a certified Project Manager Professional (PMP®), and certified in Warehousing and Logistics for BaaN.
Steven Saenz	Steven Saenz Steven Saenz is currently majoring in Nursing at the University of Texas at El Paso. His goal is to pursue a career in nursing and eventually physician assistant. Mr. Saenz has been a swim coach for six years now at the city of El Paso. He is very passionate about what he does whether it is swimming or the care of others. He will not do something unless it is done right one hundred percent. He is new at P3 but hopes to be here for many years so that the sport of swimming can affect the children in a positive way for the rest of their lives.
Hiram Samaniego	Hiram Samaniego Mr. Samaniego has a B.A. in Business Administration from UTEP and is currently working on another B.A. in Kinesiology. He worked as a Branch Manager for First Convenience Bank and as an Accountant's Assistant for International Traders. He has been working at UTEP since 1999 as the OPEFM Student Assistant Basketball instructor. His duties include teaching P.E. and Skills Analysis basketball classes, supervising Memorial Gym, performing and maintaining the physical inventories for the classes, as well as, planning and preparing practice drills, tournaments, and assessments.
Sandy Santos Gutierrez
Natalia Savchenko	Dr. Natalia Savchenko has 30 years experience of teaching of Cultural history and communications, as well as social sciences and Humanities and applied arts, cinema, literature, and music seminars. Exprienced in conducting tours and virtual tours of cities and museums. Natalia Savchenko holds a doctorate in philosophy and letters of the University of the former Soviet Union.
Norma Shrope	Norma Shorpe Norma Shrope is a Water Safety Instructor and Gymnastics Instructor. She has been teaching for over 20 years. She has taught mostly in military communities like Heidleberg, Germany and Ft. Hood, Texas. She has gone to school to attain her BS in Kinesiology. In addition to teaching swimming and gymnastics, she is a CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor, holds a certification to teach the Start Smart sports program, Water Aerobics, Water Fitness, Babysitter Course and Pet CPR/First Aid. She is a member of the National Youth Sports Coaching Association, American Red Cross, USA Gymnastics Association, American Sports and Fitness Association and the United States Water Fitness Association. Norma resides in Harker Heights, Texas but has decided to move back to her hometown of El Paso, Texas.
Joanna Sikorski	Joanna Sikorski Ms. Sikorski holds a degree in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Natural Sciences in Poland. She has also taken various post-graduate courses in the Promotion of the Arts at the British Council and Dutch Theatre Institute in London, Amsterdam, Bratislava, Edinburgh, and Warsaw and at the Radio Televisione Italiana in Rome and in the School of Statistics, Faculty of Foreign Trade. She has worked in the public sector for many years, including in the El Paso Independent School District as a biology, chemistry, history, social science, journalism, and medical education substitute teacher. Before coming to the United States, she was the Marketing and PR Manager at the Warsaw Public Library, head of the Audience Services at the Jewish Theatre, and project manager at the Mazovian Center of Culture and Art, amongst others. Ms. Sikorski is also a free-lance translator from Polish to English and Polish to Italian.
Michael Smith	Michael Smith Class A PGA Professional, Mike Smith has been instructing golf in the El Paso area for the past 15 years. He has been an instructor with the UTEP for 14 years and is currently the Head Golf Professional at Ascarate Golf Course, a 27 hole facility on the south side of El Paso. A graduate from Rollins College with a BA in Economics and a MBA from University of Louisiana-Monroe, Mr. Smith began his professional career here in El Paso in 1994. Mr. Smith has a wealth of knowledge about golf and the golf swing to tutelage his students.
Annik Sobing	Annik Sobing Annik Sobing is currently enrolled in the Undergraduate Business program at the University of Texas at El Paso. She is wanting to pursue a career in Sports Management. Ms. Sobing started off as being a Gymnast when she was a young girl and now worked herself up to being a UTEP Cheerleader. She is very passionate about teaching young children new skills and life lessons that will help them become great individuals.
P3 Staff
Christine Susany	Christine (Chris) Susany is an award-winning author, editor, and educator. A member of the El Paso Writers League since 2002, she was honored with the Lenore Dils Outstanding Achievement Award (2003) and published an anthology of her eclectic award-winners entitled The Time Has Come (2011). Chris also garnered the EPWL Best of Best Fiction Award (2011), Best of Best Nonfiction Award (2011) and Best of Best Poetry Award (2014). Her editing credits include Daniel Rogers Davidson: Dreamer & Doer, by Dian Morgan (2011); The Curious Childhood of Patty O., by Pat Olchefski-Winston (2012); DYNAMITE! A Blaster's History, by J. Nelson McConahy (2015); and The Woodlands Community Presbyterian Church: A Twenty-five Year History of Ministry and Mission, by the Rev. Dr. Charles Hendricks and Sally Lichtenwalter, (2016). She is currently teaching adult writing classes at the Academy for Lifelong Learning, Lone Star College-Montgomery campus, and she conducts Creative Writing With Chris © workshops for community organizations and historical societies. Chris believes everyone has a story to tell but few know how to write that story. "My purpose" she says, "is to serve as a "writing coach" encouraging others to preserve and share their personal stories and family histories in their own "write" way - be it fiction, nonfiction, or poetry."
Valeria Tellez-Giron	Valeria Tellez-Giron Valeria Tellez-Giron was born in El Paso, Tx. She is 21 years old and studying Special Education at The University Of Texas at El Paso. She started working with kids and volunteering at elementary schools from a young age. At the moment she is working part time as a Child Care provider. She enjoys outdoor activities and staying active. She hopes she will bring fun into the classroom and make this summer learning experience fun!
Linda Torres-Kleinhans	Linda Torres-Kleinhans Linda Torres-Kleinhans is a graduate of El Paso High School and the University of Texas at Austin, where she received her B.S. in Secondary Education and her teaching certification. She has taught in Austin, Ft. Hancock and El Paso. In 2002, she earned her M.A. in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix at Santa Teresa, and also completed her PHR certification. She has 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, specializing in operations and P & L management in both union and non-union environments. In the private sector, Ms. Torres-Kleinhans has worked for national organizations, including Beatrice Foods, Swift Independent Foods, ACME Boot (a division of Fruit of the Loom), International Multifoods, Greyhound Lines, Inc. and West Corporation. Her experience in the public sector includes teaching at Doña Ana Branch Community College, where she specializes in management and supervisory training. She is the onsite training specialist at Thomason Hospital and she is an instructor in management and human resources at the University of Phoenix. She has held various positions on the board of directors for the El Paso Society for Human Resource Management (EPSHRM), including its 2006 president. As the current certification director for EPSHRM, she serves as a liaison between the chapter and The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP).
ETI Environment Training Institute
Mary Turon	Mary Turon formerly of Blossom Buddies and 2 years working with the Greek community in Chicago, IL. Freelance floral designer and consultant for several florists. Has taught students through the years the meaning of patience and perserverance in order to attain thier goals in the floral design field and at the same time teaching them the basics of all types of floral designing.
Eduardo Urquidi
Victoria Veilleux	Victoria Veilleux Victoria Veilleux has been teaching in EPISD for over 15 years. She enjoy working with young children and always strive to encourage their success. She received her degree in elementary education and specialized in Special Education. Her passion for children with special needs has inspired me to view learning in a new way and to always be looking for new ways to inspire children who need the help.
Daniela Vidana	Daniela Vidana Ms. Vidana is currently getting her bachelor's degree in Bilingual Education. She truly believes every student should be excited about learning, and it is the teacher's job to make it fun for the students. She has had the opportunity to tutor students in multiple subjects such as Spanish, writing and science. During her education she has been able to learn different techniques to better reach every type of learner. This is her third year being part of P3 but will be her first as an instructor. She is excited to work with your children and will make sure they are happy to come back to learn.
Robert Warren	Teacher Robert, a native English speaker, was born in California, U.S.A. He enjoys working in multi-cultural environments. He has worked at several maquiladoras (twin plant factories) in Mexico and at various private and public colleges. He has experience teaching ALL levels, from Beginners to Business Management Communication/Presentations. With college degrees in biology and psychology, he has found his passion and a rewarding career in teaching. He has been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL), TOEFL Prep, Adult Education, and GED (all 5 subjects including math and writing) for the past 22 years. He is very much a believer in using a VARIETY of teaching styles, techniques, and exercises. He has a keen sense of matching students with the techniques that will meet their specific needs and goals.
Patricia Wickham	Patricia Wickham Patricia Wickham provides international business counseling and education in the design and blueprint of strategic changes aimed at improving efficiencies to meet World-Class Business best practices. She has over 25 years corporate experience in the global arena of Operations and worked in the forefront of advanced techniques for achieving Just-In-Time / TQM operations, strategic planning & implementation, and global supply chain management. Patricia received a trademark from the EEC (European Economic Community) for a 3-day global supply chain logistics system she executed between Johnson Controls Automotive Europe and their 84 European suppliers. At private European University in Belgium, Patricia designed, authored, and taught her accredited just-in-time course, Warehouse On Wheels™. It was the genesis of the University's Master of Science in Transportation & Logistics degree program. Patricia has accepted training and public speaking engagements across the continental United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South Africa, and Europe. Drawing from her global experience, she uses "real world" examples of the critical success attributes of individual participation across all business classifications. Her ability to relate to - not just talk about -the issues of people involvement to achieve business success, coupled with her enthusiastic, passionate, and droll style, compel the attention of her audiences. "The little woman from Texas will keep you laughing and thinking," printed the Belgian Antwerp Gazette. A 25 year APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) member, she served two terms as the (first woman) President of APICS Education & Research Foundation which is responsible for providing grants to graduate and undergraduate students in 266 universities in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. She chartered and was President of both the El Paso/Juarez (Texas/Mexico) and the Tar River (North Carolina) APICS Chapters Patricia's book Creating your USPs Puts You In Front of the (job) Pack!, is a step-by-step 44-page instructional guide that pilots the reader to develop an unbeatable individual brand strategy for successful employment. Her current (free) e-book Leadership Skills Learned On The Playground can be downloaded in PDF format. Patricia is listed in Who's Who Publishers, Stanford Who's Who, Cambridge Who's Who, Dictionary of international Biography, Who's Who in Emerging Leaders, International Leaders in Achievement, International Directory of Distinguished Leadership, International Who's Who of Intellectuals In El Paso, Texas, Patricia currently serves on UTEP's Department of Accounting & Information Systems Advisory Council. She has served the community as president of the El Paso Public Library board, board vice-chair of ASAC (Animal Shelter Advisory Committee), advisory member of POM (Production Operations Management) at UTEP, and Treasurer on the El Paso Empowerment Zone board. She has been an instructor at the University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP) for over 15 years. She has B.S. in Finance from La Salle Universit and 2 - year pre-law UCLA.
Fernando Yamamoto	Fernando Yamamoto
Stephen Yang	Stephen Yang Mr. Yang received a PhD. in Theology from the Reformed University, an MA in Theology from the Presbyterian Theological Seminary, and a BA in Philosophy with a Minor in Linguistics from the University of Texas at El Paso and in Economics from Kun Kuk University (Korea).He is a registered massage therapist, certified Korean Orthodox Hap ki Do Master (7th degree Black Belt), and a Hatha Yoga, classical T'ai Chi, self-defense and Korean instructor.