Introduction

 My name is Alma Franco but I am best known as Nina Franco and I am finishing my fourth year at the [|Wroclaw International School].
 * About Mrs. Franco **

I was born in [|Puerto Rico] and formed my early love for reading and learning as a student in its educational system. My twin “first languages” are Spanish and English.

After serving in the United States Army I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree and teaching certification from [|Asbury University] in Wilmore, Kentucky. Following several years as a middle school Spanish teacher, I earned my Master of Library Science degree from [|Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ] and was a primary, middle, and high school librarian for about ten years. My Administrator’s credentials are from [|New Jersey’s NJEXCEL] program, offered through [|Thomas Edison State College of New Jersey].

It may be hard to know who I am at WIS because I wear several hats. Students at both Beyzyma and Zielinskiego campuses will know me as their Librarian, while parents are more likely to recognize me as the Middle Years Programme Coordinator. Teachers will probably see me as the Assistant Head of School.

I am happiest, however, when sharing two of my lifelong passions with students: Reading and Information Technology. Over the years a third passion has also developed: helping teachers deliver the very best educational product possible.

My family consists of my husband Larry, whom most of you saw last year in various volunteer roles around the WIS campus - and our furry, four-footed "children," Emma and Rydzek. It is no accident that one of the first Polish words we learned was "kot."

**My email:** arfranco3@gmail.com **Follow me on Twitter:** @thurstechlunch **Find me on Facebook:** Nina Franco **See me on Skype:** nina.franco64