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Casa de Sprachen
A tri-lingual exploration through language, movement, and art for students grades TK-4.
At Casa de Sprachen, students will take turns working with three teachers a week learning English, German, & Spanish vocabulary and concepts through stories and themed activities. Our teachers expertly weave language acquisition into fun activities including songs, dance, crafts, yoga, music, and games. Each themed session is 6 weeks long, with a curriculum that builds new vocabulary and skills each week. Students will rotate through all three classes each week. Take a journey around the world through story, movement, and song!
This program currently serves TK-4th grade. We are happy to expand if there is interest. Email us at hello@fernwehcollective to inquire.
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Where: Golden Hill Rec Center. Pickup offered from AEA Elementary
When: Thursdays, 2:30-5:30pm
Instructors: Randall, Maria, & Lorena
Cooking Club
A hands-on Spanish immersion cooking class for students grades 2-5 presented in partnership with Ceres & Co.
At our after-school Cooking Club, students will explore creativity and teamwork through food! Each week, young chefs will spend the first hour developing recipes using seasonal ingredients, followed by a hands-on cooking session to test and taste their creations. Over the course of the session, each child will create their own personalized cookbook to take home.
Our bilingual instructor, Chef Vanessa, guides students in building confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills while having fun cooking. All ingredients and materials are included.
The fall session includes 6 classes, with a curriculum that grows each week as students build on their skills.
Location: Riverview Elementary Classroom
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 12:35–2:35
Session Dates: Oct 15, 22, 29 & Nov 5, 12, 19
Instructor: Chef Vanessa – Bilingual Cooking & Nutrition Instructor
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTORS
Randall Ulyate, PhD, RYT500, TESOL
Collective Founder & Educator
Randall is a yoga instructor, educator, and mom of an AEA kinder. She has a BA in English, a PhD in mythology, a graduate certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and holds a 500-hour advanced yoga certification.
Lorena Wentling, MPH
Early Childhood Educator
Lorena Wentling grew up in Quito, Ecuador. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education with the Concentration in Teaching and Initial Education Management in 2011 at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. Later in 2019, Lorena obtained a Master of Public Health with a concentration in Mental Health at National University.
Maria Zschemisch is a Preschool Teacher and Early Childhood Educator. She completed her degree in Early Childhood Education in 2006 in Germany and is now working on her Bachelor’s in Professional Health and Social Services. She was born and raised in Germany and moved to San Diego in 2012.
Maria Zschemisch
Early Childhood Educator
Vanessa Klein is a Lakeside resident, chef, and mom of three kids. Vanessa has worked in kitchens and schools around the greater San Diego area, working with elementary and middle school aged kids. She is the founder and owner of Ceres & Co, a small-batch meal service that delivers homemade farm-to-table meals.
Vanessa Klein
Cooking Program Director
