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DirectionsWe’re proud of the team of educators and support staff we’ve put together at Qué Tal. Get to know them a little better, and find contact information using this directory. You can search, filter by grade level or type of position, or scroll through the list alphabetically.
Carolina Mardones
Elementary School Teacher and El Club Attendant
Carolina Mardones was born in Santiago, Chile. In 2009, she joined Qué Tal as a Substitute Teacher. Since 2010, she has been teaching elementary students full-time. She currently teaches a 2nd grade class.
Carolina Maspoli
Elementary School Teacher
Carolina Maspoli was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She joined Qué Tal as a Substitute Teacher. She currently teaches 3rd grade.
Ana María Menanteau
Elementary School Teacher
Ana María Menanteau was born in Santiago, Chile and has lived in Argentina, Ecuador, Paraguay, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Honduras! She has been teaching elementary students at Qué Tal since 2011. Currently she is teaching our 5th graders.
Laura Mueller
Elementary and Middle School Teacher
Laura Mueller was born in New York, but was raised and educated in Buenos Aires, Argentina. She has taught both Elementary and Middle school students since 2002 and at Qué Tal since September 2006. She currently teaches 3rd and 6th grade classes.
Parisa Naini
Substitute Teacher
Parisa is currently a substitute teacher at Qué Tal.
Ana Isabel Pérez
Elementary School Teacher
Ana Isabel was born and studied in Mexico City, she has experience as an instructor, working as a paraprofessional and art teacher in Minnesota schools. She will be our 4th grade teacher in Edina this year.
Crystal Ray
Office Manager and El Club Attendant
Crystal joined Qué Tal in 2019. She is the Office Manager and an El Club Attendant.
Ana Rayas
Middle School Teacher
Ana Rayas as born in Queretaro, Mexico. She has been teaching at Qué Tal since 2002. She currently teaches an 8th grade class.
Angy Restrepo
El Club Attendant
Angy joined Qué Tal in 2023 as a substitute teacher, bringing with her a strong commitment to bilingualism and cultural awareness. Her passion for teaching is deeply rooted in both her personal and professional background. Born in Boyacá, Colombia, Angy is a dedicated educator with over 20 years of experience. She holds a master’s degree in Bilingual Education, a master’s degree in TESOL, a specialized education diploma in competence and performance in language teaching, and a bachelor’s degree in Modern Languages. She is also the co-author of a published English series for elementary students.
Throughout her career, Angy has consistently demonstrated a commitment to fostering a love for learning and language development in her students. Her extensive experience spans various educational settings, where she has successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies tailored to diverse learning needs. Her journey in education is marked by a deep dedication to student success, professional growth, and the continuous pursuit of excellence in teaching.
As the Club Lead at Qué Tal Language Program, Angy strives to empower students to become global citizens who are confident and proficient in Spanish.
Paola Rovella
Elementary School Teacher
Paola joined Qué Tal in 2019. Paola currently teaches a 4th grade class.
Consuelo Siliezar Cruz
Safety Attendant and El Club Attendant
Coni currently works in El Club at St. Barnabas.
Alicia Xifra
Substitute Teacher
Alicia Xifra was born in Argentina. She has taught Classes for Elementary and Middle School students at Qué Tal since 2007. She is currently a Substitute teacher at Qué Tal.