A memory I have of Elena is how much she cared that her students not only understood and were able to speak Spanish, but understood the culture and loved the language as well. I remember how we took time as a class to really dive into the cultural and historical significance of the Picasso painting “Guernica” (all in Spanish of course) and how passionately Elena talked about the painting made me and other students in the class realize its significance as well, and made that lesson one that really stayed with me and one that I still think about. I also remember all the fun things we did as a class, like going on the field trip to the art museum, playing Blooket, and drinking mate. I don’t think I have ever had more fun in a class than I did in Elena’s Spanish class.
Kochav Ross, Current Gann Senior Family
Eden Menipaz
class of 2024
Sarah Reslow
Current Gann Faculty or Staff
Gillian Pergament
class of 2020
Maya Wainhaus
Current Gann Faculty or Staff
Rebecca Flad
class of 2005
Rebecca Cohen
class of 2005
Michelle Poirier
Current Gann Faculty or Staff
I had the honor of having Elena as my French teacher for 3 years. We were a class of 5 and it was very much an elective, so it was always low-key. We did art appreciation, cooked French food, and just spent a lot of time chatting about life in half French and half English. She clearly cares so much about each and every one of her students, and she’s such an an integral part of what makes Gann a special place. Congratulations on an incredible career!
Evan Crane, Alumni
Adam Taglieri
class of 2025