Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette

World Languages Curriculum Supervisor : Spanish Teacher : Taunton Public Schools : Taunton, MA

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Our students excelled on the 2025 National Spanish Exam, National Portuguese Exam, National French Contest, and the National Latin Exam. There were 8 NSE medalists, 1 NPE medalist, 5 NFC medalists, 17 NLE medalists, and numerous honorable mentions. @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Congratulations Arianna Boliero, Diarycelis Colon, Anleys Valentín, Jessica De Pina, Myda Lexidor, Ashley Martial, Julia Mendonca, Thanasi Mici, Milyanis Rodriguez, and Mia Almanza for earning the Massachusetts State Seal of Biliteracy at THS graduation! @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Jessica DePina and Giovanna Landolfi were our 2025 world languages department scholarship recipients! Congratulations to you both for shining bright and going above and beyond as cultural ambassadors! @Taunton_Schools @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

THS world language teacher, Daniel Rivera Jr., was recognized yesterday at the State House as one of the best Latino educators of the year! Congratulations on this well-deserved honor. You are an inspiration to all! @Taunton_Schools @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

THS graduate and recent Harvard graduate, Aidan Scully, visited our Latin classes last week. Aidan presented about his coin research and shared some words of wisdom about life during and after THS. @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

This excellent group of world language educators spent their PLC time today co-lesson planning with a focus on increasing rigor in the classroom. @Taunton_Schools @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Over the past two days, we administered 75 AAPPL tests in various languages to our THS junior and senior students. We are so proud of these multilingual scholars for their efforts and pursuits of the Seal of Biliteracy! @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Darla Hartung @darlahartung]

Woo hoo!!!! Congratulations!!!!! Well deserved!!!!!

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Making world language study a THS graduation requirement has been one of my goals for many years. Since colleges require high school world language study, ALL students deserve to have that college door open. I am proud to be part of this milestone that ensures equity for all.

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Mr. Leonard and Ms. Surabian led a fantastic interdisciplinary lesson where students asked each other survey questions in Spanish about their favorite childhood activities, and then they represented the data in graphs! Way to go problem solving global tigers! @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

Our WLDW 2025 poster contest winners were Jayden Chararia in first place, Emilia Leavitti in second place, and Eduarda De Deus in third place. What amazing talent! @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Taunton Public Schools @Taunton_Schools]

We’re so excited for the first ever @TauntonHS Student Summit!

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

We ended our “Passport to Culture Showcase” WLDW 2025 culminating event with professional performing groups, So Alma and Grooversity, who shared sounds from Cape Verde, Portugal, and Brazil! @Taunton_Schools @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

During our “Passport to Culture Showcase,” students shared their cultures through various performing arts. A huge thank you to Mrs. Ouellette and Mrs. Serhal who dedicated countless hours working with our performers. @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

On “Cultural Lenses Day,” a panel of students from diverse backgrounds shared personal stories that tied with this year’s theme, “Languages Take You Places. Thank you Señorita Musa and Señor Leonard for facilitating such a powerful conversation! @Taunton_Schools @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

During “World Arts Day,” students designed paper globes and Mexican “Ojos de Dios” decorations. Gracias Señora Portela and Professora Oliveira for leading the activity! @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

On “Global Food Day,” our culinary students led a Fear-Factor competition, where students tried exotic foods from different cultures. Thank you Professora Miranda, Señor Rivera, Chef Johnson, and Ms. Gibson for organizing such an entertaining show! @Taunton_Schools @JHarrisonTHS

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

On “International Film Day,” students viewed the movie, “Lucca’s World,” which is about a mother who takes her family to India for a cerebral palsy treatment for her son. Thank you Professora DaSilva & Señora Ponte-Porto for organizing the event! @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools

[Ashley M. Pacheco Guilmette @senoritapacheco]

The THS Latin Club and Mrs. Ouellette have done it again. Congratulations on another outstanding reenactment of the Ides of March! We are lucky to have such talented Latin students! @JHarrisonTHS @Taunton_Schools