关于LADO
LADO国际学院已经帮助全世界各地的学生学习外语35多年。 LADO直观的“整体方法”成功掌握了语言和学习文化, 从细小和认识方面更好地理解外语。
我们的任务
我们通过由我们的Dr. Robert Lado创造的英语作为第二语言的高质量的、 用于学术应用的和老师培训项目的方法来帮助我们的学生实现他们的梦想。
我们的历史
一些人可以改变世界;。。。那就是Dr. Robert Lado 做的! 他改变了人们学习英语的方式。
Dr. Lado是在美国出生的,但是他在开始上学前离开美国。 作为一个年轻成年人, 他选择回国并高强度地学习英语。 这个经历激发了Dr. Lado在外语教育的实用方面的毕生兴趣。
他获得了奥斯汀德克萨斯大学的硕士学位和密歇根大学的博士学位, 并在同一年成为了密歇根大学英语语言学院的主任。
Dr. Lado在乔治敦任语言文字和文学学院任第一任校长10多年。在1977年他从乔治敦大学退休并且开设他自己的语言学校, LADO国际学院。
Dr. LADO是“整体方法”的创造者, 是学习一门语言最有效的方法之一。 在这35多年间, 这个方法已在70多个国家中被成功用来教授数以万计的学生。

在LADO我们像家庭一样对待你并且你的家庭会永远在乎你!
我们的工作人员

Francisco Barrera
CEO
Languages:
English and Spanish
Degree:
Executive Masters in Business Administration, MA in International Corporate Law, BA in Law
What do you love most about LADO?
LADO is my special place where I can help people to achieve their dreams. LADO is a school where students work in a multicultural classroom guided by a dedicated group of faculty and administrative staff.
Contact me at: fbarrera@lado.edu

Margaret Lado Schepis
Dean of Academics
Languages:
English, Spanish, and Portuguese
Degree:
PhD in Applied Linguistics
What do you love most about LADO?
What I love most is our successful proprietary Total Approach method of teaching English. I also love the warm yet professional atmosphere in our schools and the dedication of our teachers and staff. We are a family.
Contact me at: mschepis@lado.edu

Shenaz Shaffee
Academic Director
Languages:
English, Spanish, and French
Degree:
Liberal Arts, Management/Records & Information Management & The Lado TEFL Certificate
What do you love most about LADO?
I have the distinct privilege of being a part of the lives our students. Whether it's a shared smile, a vibrant conversation, or an exciting field trip, it is rewarding to dedicate my time towards enriching the learning experiences for our students. It is an honor to preserve the tradition of Dr. Lado's Total Approach methodology and fulfill his legacy of teaching English to the world at LADO.
Contact me at: sshaffee@lado.edu

Vance Blankenbaker
TEFL Program Director
Languages:
English
Degree:
BA in Independent Studies, the Politics of Expression and Repression
What do you love most about LADO?
I came to LADO to teach, but had no idea how much I would learn. Over 15 years later, I’m still teaching at LADO. . . and still growing and learning. Best of all, I am surrounded by some of the most thoughtful, intelligent, inspiring people I’ve ever met.
Contact me at: vblankenbaker@lado.edu

Joycell Johnson
Director Washington DC
Languages:
English and Spanish
Degrees:
BS in International Business Administration, BA in International Studies, TEFL Certified
What do you love most about LADO?
I love the sense of community. No matter your walk of life, everyone is learning and growing at the same time. The support you receive from teachers and staff is absolutely priceless.
Contact me at: jjohnson@lado.edu

Kelvin Hunter
Assistant Director/DSO DC Campus
Languages:
English, Japanese
Degree:
BA in Japanese Language, Psychology and TEFL Certified
What do you love most about LADO?
I came to LADO as a TEFL trainee, not knowing my life was about to transformed. I love being exposed to different languages and cultures daily. From the students to the teachers to the staff, LADO is a melting pot of diversity and growth. I'm thankful and honored to be a part of this family. I enjoy coming to work everyday!
Contact me at: khunter@lado.edu

Peter Teichroew
Director
Languages:
English, Portuguese
Degree:
Bachelor's, Religious Studies; TEFL Certified
What do you love most about LADO?
I love helping people from different and far-off places become more comfortable in a foreign country.
Contact me at: pteichroew@lado.edu

Camila Souza
Assistant Director Silver Spring
Languages:
English, Portuguese
Degree:
Bachelor’s, English and Portuguese Languages – Concentration in English Literature and English Teaching
What do you love most about LADO?
I love that LADO feels like family. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I also enjoy meeting students and becoming familiar with cultures from all over the world!
Contact me at: csouza@lado.edu

Celia Contreras
Admissions Officer/DSO Silver Spring
Languages:
English and Spanish
Degree:
Bachelor in Architecture
What do you love most about LADO?
Working in a diverse workplace with great people and interacting with students from different backgrounds is a very enriching experience. I enjoy the space I am given to be creative by transferring my skills in different areas of business. LADO makes me grow both personally and professionally.
Contact me at: ccontreras@lado.edu

Seydick Ramirez
PDSO/Admissions Officer
Languages:
English and Spanish
Degree:
BA in Information Technology
What do you love most about LADO?
What a gift it is to be exposed to a multicultural environment that has helped me gain fresh new perspectives in life and to work with extraordinary people whose passion is to help our students realize their dreams.
Contact me at: sramirez@lado.edu

Mike Wismer
Director LADO at BW
Languages:
English
Degree:
BA in History, MA in Higher Education Administration
What do you love most about LADO?
The family-style environment is my favorite part of working for LADO.
Contact me at: mwismer@lado.edu

Patricia Renderos
Customer Service Representative
Languages:
English and Spanish
Degree:
Dramatic Arts
What do you love most about LADO?
I love the diversity and that I can help students on a daily basis. I truly love working here!
Contact me at: prenderos@lado.edu

Janete Rosa
Ambassador Brazil
Languages:
English, Portuguese
Degree:
BA in English Language
What do you love most about LADO?
I love being part of an organization which makes communication between different cultures possible. It is satisfying to be able to help students break frontiers and travel abroad in the pursuit of their dreams. I also enjoy the friendly and welcoming environment that makes you feel at home when you come to LADO.
Contact me at: jrosa@lado.edu
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