Hola and Hello!

I am Ms. Stephanie DeFrance, the  ELL teacher at Phalen.  I work primarily with grades four and five. I speak English and Spanish.  I have a Master of Arts in English as a Second Language from Hamline University.  I have a particular interests in teaching writing, professional development, curriculum writing, and teaching new-to-the US students. I love learning about all the cultures of my students (especially food) and travel!