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BA, English Language and Literature, Huazhong Normal UniversityM.Ed, English as a Second Language Education, Florida State UniversityPh.D., Instructional Systems, Florida State University

Mrs. Ling Xiao

Originally from China, I came to the United States to attend graduate school at FSU. I completed a Master’s degree in Multilingual/Multicultural Education and a doctorate in Instructional Systems. I’m certified in K-12 Chinese teaching and endorsed in ESOL. I have 30+ teaching experience in both higher educational and secondary educational settings in China and in U.S.. It’s been a rewarding career and I look forward to working with our students for a few more years.I’m married with two children. Both were proud Falcon graduates. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, gardening, cooking, playing ping pong, kayaking, creating learning videos and more. Cheers!

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B.A in History A.B. in Classics M.A in Greek M.A. in Ancient History

Ms. Alexandra Stephens

I am originally from Camden, South Carolina, where I grew up with my two sisters. I went to undergrad at the College of Charleston where I earned my B.A degree in History and earned an A.B. degree in Classics in 2016. I came to Tallahassee to attend graduate school at Florida State University, where I started working on two MA degrees, one in Greek and one in Ancient History. I have taught middle school (grades 6-8) and some high school (grades 9-10) since 2020. Before that, I had teaching experience as a graduate instructor at FSU for classes such as Comparative Mythology, Latin 1-3, Greek Debates, and Roman Debates. I love all things Greco-Roman, whether that is the languages, history, mythology, culture, etc. As you can see, I have spent a large portion of my life trying to learn more about Greece and Rome equally. I hope that I am able to share some of my love for the ancient world with my students at Fairview through my Latin courses. My time at Fairview has been refreshing so far, and I hope that only gets better with time.

When I am not at school, I enjoy reading, cooking, traveling, and spending time with my family.

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B.A> in Spanish with a minor in Business B.A> in Multilingual/Multicultural Education ESOL endorsed Reading endorsed

Mrs. Diann Ruth

I am originally from Alabama but grew up in Tallahassee and attended Florida State University where I earned a BA in Spanish with a minor in Business and a BA in Multilingual/Multicultural Educational. I began teaching Spanish at Fairview Middle school in 2002 and have taught all grades since. I have ESOL and Reading endorsements and as such, I have filled the role of the ESOL testing administrator. I serve as the World Language Department Head for county meetings. Along with a teacher from Rickards, we created the Modern Language Expo competition, but students now take the National Spanish Exam.  In the past, some students from my Spanish classes have traveled to Costa Rica and this spring to Spain. 
 
When not at school, I enjoy spending time with my husband, children, and grandson. I enjoy crafting and reading in my spare time.