When We Meet, You Will See Our Passion.
We Love What We Do.
We are excited to help you explore this BIG world. One student told us that everyday the teachers are ready to answer questions – and we are! We have traveled the world, built our lives, and learned new languages. Now we are eager to help you do the same. We invest in becoming the best because we are passionate about our mission. We want to help you master English — from start to finish. Whatever comes next, we want to help you prepare.
The teachers are always ready to help and teach the best way. Every day they make a big effort for present the best tools for us, and gives advice on how we can improve or learn English.
– February 2023 student survey comment
Hello! I’m Mary Kay Humber.
I adore studying languages…
And I am fluent in Spanish. I’ve also studied Portuguese and Japanese. (Skoshi dake!) I am a trained counselor and teacher. I love listening to people and helping them solve problems and connect to their communities in meaningful ways. I’ve lived in multiple different states in my life, as well as Peru, Argentina, Bolivia and Japan. I have an amazing husband of 29 years and two strong and courageous adult children.
What’s your favorite thing about NAC or teaching English in general? My favorite thing about teaching at NAC is getting to know the students on a personal level and watching them grow in their English speaking ability.
Do you have any pets? I have two cats and a dog.
What are your hobbies? I enjoy reading, yoga, healthy cooking and talking to people over a cup of coffee.
Hello, My name is Deanna Henderson.
I was born in Denver, Colorado…
And I’ve been teaching English for ten years. I have never taught abroad. My favorite thing about teaching is being able to meet international students from around the world. I enjoy learning about them as individuals and their cultures and traditions.
What are your favorite things? My favorite thing about Colorado is being close to my family. I really enjoy going to the zoo, especially in the spring. My favorite food is crab legs. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family and reading.
What is your favorite idiom? My favorite idiom is “It’s raining cats and dogs.”
Tell us a fun fact about yourself. A fun fact about me is that I have two children adopted from the Philippines. My son is severely deaf with bi-lateral cochlear implants. So, as a family we have learned American Sign Language (ASL), making us a truly bilingual family.
Hello, My name is Matthew Wiener.
I’ve been teaching English for more than a decade.
Why do you enjoy teaching English? I’ve taught in Japan – Osaka and Yokohama – for years. I also taught in South Korea. I enjoy getting to know students from all over the world with different backgrounds, personalities and motivations. Facilitating students learning and watching them connect with each other in class, become friends and learn about one another’s cultures is very rewarding. I feel very fortunate to have seen so many beautiful friendships form and students grow as people and English speakers in my time as a teacher.
What are your favorite things about Colorado? I love the natural beauty of Colorado and that there are many possibilities for day trips in the Denver area. Also, I like the fact that we are not far from a bunch of different states that I have never been to and I am looking forward to traveling to new states!
Do you have a favorite idiom? “Honesty is the first chapter of the book of wisdom.” – Thomas Jefferson
Tell us a fun fact about you! I have never eaten a hamburger before! (I was raised vegetarian.)
