Angela Fanjul
Executive Director
Ms. Fanjul has served as DIA’s Assistant Director and School Counselor for the past seven years and worked closely with the schools previous Board of Directors and Leadership Teams. A firm advocate for bilingual and cross-cultural work, Fanjul previously worked as Director of Educational Initiatives and Coordinator of the Centro De La Familia Cultural Competency training team. Ms. Fanjul earned a Bachelors of Arts in Social Work at Weber State University with an emphasis in Latin American Studies and languages. She earned a masters degree in Social Work and currently holds a clinical social work license.
Suzi Ramos
Principal
Suzi comes to Dual Immersion Academy with 16 years of classroom experience. During that time she has worked in first, third, fourth and fifth grades as well as receiving some special education experience. Suzi holds a BS in Elementary Education, with a concentration in Reading and a minor in Spanish, from Southern Utah University. Suzi Ramos became a teacher to make a difference, and she hopes to make a positive difference at DIA.
TATIANA MIRA
After School Director
Gloria Tapia
Assessment Director/Title lll
I truly believe learning a second language helps DIA students with their academic performance across subjects, narrows achievement gaps and improves intellectual growth. Learning Spanish and English makes our students to be more culturally aware and makes them global citizens.
William Burch
Food Services Director
I came to DIA after returning to Utah having lived 11 years out of state. I have a BS in Business Management and am a Certified Dietary Manager and Certified Food Protection Professional. My long career has been mostly working in food service, these include as a chef, caterer, food service manager, and school food director among other jobs. I chose to work at DIA because the educational environment and cultural diversity is so unique and positive.
Shannon Sanchez
School Counselor
BASW Utah State University dual major degree in Spanish and Social Work
I love DIA's mission for children to become bilingual in Spanish and English. I believe the more experience a child has with different cultures the better prepared they will be to create positive differences in their own community. Bilingualism is an important tool to bridging gaps between cultures.
Jazmeen Gonzalez
Office Manager
DIA is where my heart is. I have had the privilege of working with DIA students & families for 5 years and these have been the most fulfilling years of my career! Our mission to support students in becoming bilingual citizens and develop multicultural outlooks is of vital importance in today's world. These skills open doors and provide our students with many more opportunities to reach their dreams. Witnessing this mission in action inspires me to work hard each day to provide our students and families the very best services. I am so grateful that I get to see our little ones play, learn, and grow! They are the best part of my day.
Jennifer Coria
Ester Ordonez
LAURA DURAN
Front Office Assistant
I think that to fully understand a culture the first step is to learn its language. Which is why I think it is crucial that students of Spanish speaking parents can be bilingual, so that they can know and love their roots as well as the culture where they are growing up. I love working at DIA because it helps students achieve that goal of being bilingual for all those who want it, and thanks to its mission, you can feel like a family and want to do your best.
Marisol Soto