NCS Foreign Language Department
In the book of Genesis, chapter eleven verse one, we read that "the whole earth used the same language and the same words." Presently, there are more than five thousand languages spoken around the world. At NCS, we offer the opportunity to learn both a spoken foreign language and a silent language: Spanish and Sign Language, with the understanding that one day these may be used not only in the business world, but also as a ministry tool to reach those brothers and sisters whose primary language is either Spanish or Sign Language.

It is our prayer and hope that the study of these languages will allow the students to clarify and strengthen their own beliefs and to attain a greater understanding and intimate view of true Christianity.

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Courses
Spanish
7th Grade Spanish   Grades: 7
8th Grade Spanish   Grades: 8
Spanish 1-2   Grades: 9-12
Honors Spanish 1-2   Grades: 9-12
Spanish 3-4   Grades: 9-12
Honors Spanish 3-4   Grades: 9-12
Honors Spanish 5-6   Grades: 11
Honors Spanish 7-8   Grades: 12

Sign Language
Sign Language 1-2   Grades: 9-12
Sign Language 3-4   Grades: 9-12

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Our Staff
NCS' Foreign Language Department is led by Rafael Garcia. Rafael began teaching at NCS in 1998. Rafael has a teaching certificate in Elementary Education from Instituto el Pedregal, Mexico, and a Certificate of Translators and Interpreters from Oakland University. He received his Bachelor of Theology from Saint Mary's College, and his Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education (Spanish Language and Literature Major) from Oakland University. Prior to teaching at NCS, Rafael taught for 12 years at all levels: elementary, junior high, high school, and college. He was an Instructor at Henry Ford College, Dearborn, Michigan, and a Lecturer at Oakland University. Mr. Garcia teaches Spanish 1-2, Honors Spanish 1-2, Spanish 3-4, Honors Spanish 3-4, Honors Spanish 5-6, and Honors Spanish 7-8.

Kathy Gonzales began teaching at NCS in 2000. She received her B.S. degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University in 1985 and her Master's degree in Elementary Education from Arizona State University in 1992. Prior to teaching at NCS, Kathy taught for 9 years in Phoenix. Mrs. Gonzales is currently teaching 7th and 8th Grade Spanish.

Judith Uselman began teaching at NCS in 1999. She has been teaching since 1969. She received a B.A. degree in Religious Education from Central Bible College in 1968, a B.A. degree in English from Grand Canyon University in 1973, a Masters in Secondary Education from the University of Phoenix in 1994, and a Ed.D. degree in Curriculum Development from Nova South Eastern in 1998. Prior to teaching at NCS, she taught at Grace Christian School, American Indian Bible School, and Fort Defiance Public School. Dr. Uselman is currently teaching English 1-2, Sign Language 1-2, and Sign Language 3-4.