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Exploring Languages: ASL & Spanish
In this class, your 1st-3rd grade student will be introduced to the languages of Spanish and ASL. You can expect your student to learn some of the basics of each language such as: the alphabet, colors, family names, simple vocabulary, day-to-day terms and common phrases used in everyday conversations. Lessons will be reinforced through fun games and applying what they have learned through in-class conversation. This will be a fun, interactive class with little homework.
REQUIREMENTS
Required Text: None
Copy/supply fee: $20 ($10 to be paid to the coordinating teacher at Orientation or the first day class is attended)
Tuition: $365 ($36.500/month for 10 months, August - May, or $41/month if prorated)
(2026-2027)
ABOUT THE TEACHER
Instructors: Lilly da Silva (first semester) & Tanna Faye Payne (second semester)
Lilly da Silva
¡Hola! Lilly da Silva was born in Nyack, New York, but was raised in San José, Costa Rica for 15 years where she learned her Spanish and accent. She has been married to her best friend and hero, Kenneth, for 34 years. She praises the Lord for the honor to have homeschooled their 3 children, Bryant, Brendan, and Bianca for 17 years. Lilly has tutored Spanish at home, co-ops, private tutoring, and has translated for clients and staff as needed at the PRC. As a former youth minister, she mentored them to reach out to others and to also be still and hear God's heartbeat. She has volunteered at the United States Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol at the Southside Composite Squadron, as the squadron photographer and closet manager, which gave her the opportunity to work with cadets. She is excited about the upcoming school year at Bridge Academy!
Tanna Faye Payne
B.S. in Criminal Justice
Minor in Music Education
Tanna Faye achieved her Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Music Education from Bluefield University. Her passions include spending time with her family, listening to music, exercising, and being outdoors. She sings in the choir at her church and loves to serve the children in Awana!