English Learner Information

Students who are English learners (EL) participate in appropriate programs of language assistance to help ensure that they attain English proficiency, develop high levels of academic attainment in English, and meet the same academic content and academic achievement standards that all students are expected to meet. Participation in these programs can improve students’ English language proficiency which, in turn, has been associated with improved educational outcomes.

The EL program is expanding in the Lorain City Schools as our Spanish-speaking student population continues to grow each year. While our ultimate goal is to serve every student in his or her own home school, intensive curriculum is now offered at Frank Jacinto Elementary, Stevan Dohanos Elementary, Washington Elementary, General Johnnie Wilson Middle School, Southview Middle School, and Lorain High School.

Additional supports are provided by our valued community partnership with El Centro de Servicios Sociales of Lorain.

TEACHERS: Please review the provided resources for helpful classroom resources.

Frank Jacinto Elementary School
Rachael Agosto, EL Teacher

Kimberly Feakins, EL Teacher

Gladys Sosa, Paraprofessional 

Rosalina Garcia, Paraprofessional 
440-830-4130

Stevan Dohanos Elementary School
Noon Smith, EL Teacher
Amy Etter, EL Teacher

Ivette Rivera, Paraprofessional 

Ileana Rodriguez, Paraprofessional 

Lydia Hetsler, Paraprofessional 

Daniel Rivera, Paraprofessional
440-830-4190

Washington Elementary School
David Dybowski, EL Teacher
Rachel Meany-Love, EL Teacher

Sylvia Brown, Paraprofessional

Valentina Garcia, Paraprofessional

Juanita Perez, Paraprofessional

Alisha Marin, Paraprofessional
440-830-4210