Paola Perez

The Rotary Club of Galena hosted an English language educator from Combarbala, Chile for three weeks in January. This visit is part of the ongoing relationship the Galena club has with the Rotary Club of Combarbala.

Paola Perez, who is in charge of English language education for the 30 schools in the Commune of Combarbala, arrived in the United States during the coldest days of January. The purpose of her visit was to improve her English language skills, observe how English is taught to English language learners, observe how foreign languages are taught and to finalize plans for a Vocational Training Team project between the Combarbala Club and Rotary District 6420. The team will leave the USA on June 12 and return on June 28.

While here, Ms. Perez visited schools in Galena and Dubuque, Iowa, and Muskegon, Mich. She also visited Clarke University and Grinnell College.