Meet the people making it happen
Your Chapter Leadership
These are the teachers and volunteers running the show behind the scenes. They plan the events, curate the resources, and keep this community thriving—all while managing their own classrooms. Say hi if you see them at an event!
Current Board
Our volunteer leadership team brings expertise, passion, and dedication to supporting language educators
Myrza Mendez-Torres
Board Member
North Rockland Central School District
Myrza Méndez-Torres is a seasoned Spanish teacher with 20+ years of experience at North Rockland Central School District. She's excelled in teaching all levels and age ranges, including AP Spanish, wh...
Gemma Viskup
Board Member
Gemma Viskup is a middle and upper school Spanish teacher with 10 years of experience teaching in Spain, Ireland, and the United States. She holds a degree in English Philology from the University of ...
Francisco Garcia-Quezada
Board Member
Fordham University
Francisco Alberto García-Quezada, affectionately known as El Profe, is an educator with more than thirty years of experience in secondary and higher education. He holds dual degrees in Spanish Literat...
Board Alumni
Thank you to those who've served our chapter with dedication and commitment
Alumni recognition list coming soon
Want to Get Involved?
Interested in joining the board or volunteering? We'd love to hear from you. Help us shape the future of language education in Metro NY.