Our Board

Meet the board of directors

The role of the Board of Directors of Escola Portuguesa de Cambridge e Somerville is to ensure the long-term future and health of the school through strategic planning, governance, and oversight. The school's board is a volunteer board, with members nominated and elected through a formal process after having previously contributed their time to the school and fulfilled other prerequisites.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to preserve, promote, and share European Portuguese language and culture by providing accessible, high-quality education to students of all ages. Through both in-person and remote learning, we build a welcoming community, prepare students for academic excellence and certification, empower individuals and provide opportunities to thrive personally and professionally as citizens of the world.

Board of Directors

Susana Q. Santos

President of the Board sqs.portugueseschool@gmail.com

Anabela C. Quelha

Vice President acq.portugueseschool@gmail.com
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Helena Guimaraes

Treasurer hg.portugueseschool@gmail.com

Rita Barcia

Secretary rb.portugueseschool@gmail.com
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Maria Carvalho

Board Member mc.portugueseschool@gmail.com
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Ana Rita Pascoal

Board Member arp.portugueseschool@gmail.com

Marianne Tavares Najjar

Board Member mn.portugueseschool@gmail.com

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