Tapestry Charter Middle School · Grade 8

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8th Grade Spanish Teacher

Mr. Hess joined the Tapestry community in 2025 as an 8th grade Spanish teacher. He holds a master’s degree in Education focused on language acquisition and is certified to teach French in grades 7–12. He has also completed graduate work in ESOL.

A lifelong linguist, Mr. Hess has studied more than ten languages. He is passionate about connecting culture, communication, and curiosity in the classroom. Before joining Tapestry, he taught French and Spanish, redesigned language curricula, and worked with adult learners as a teacher and translator.

Outside of school, he enjoys photography, community projects, and exploring Buffalo with his wife and two daughters, whom they are raising bilingually in French and English.