Sandy Springs: 404-847-0829
Lawrenceville: 678-985-8080
Johns Creek: 770-663-0120
Ms. Jennifer Guevara
Jennifer@trlanguages.com
678-985-8080
Preschool Director/ Johns Creek
Ms. Jennifer Guevara, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, brings extensive experience in preschool management and early childhood education, with over five years of dedicated service at Tabula Rasa. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and Psychology, as well as an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Ms. Jennifer is passionate about fostering high-quality education and nurturing care for young children.
Accreditation
Our School is accredited With Quality by Georgia Accrediting Commission
Georgia Accrediting Commission website: www.coe.uga.edu/gac/index.html
At Tabula Rasa the Language Academy, we offer an immersive bilingual curriculum that nurtures language development alongside core subjects like math, science, art, and social studies. Starting with total Spanish immersion in preschool, our students build strong language skills and cultural appreciation that grow with them through fifth grade.
Elementary School Curriculum
State Standards compared with Tabula Rasa Curriculum
Pre-K Curriculum
Kindergarten Curriculum
1st Grade Curriculum
2nd Grade Curriculum
3rd Grade Curriculum
Ms. Eda Cuka
Eda@trlanguages.com
404-847-0829
Office Manager/ Sandy Springs
Ms. Eda Cuka is originally from Albania and holds a degree in Italian as well as a Master’s degree in Criminal Law from the University of Tirana. She moved to Georgia with her family in 2022 and is the proud mother of a 7-year-old daughter. Ms. Eda is fluent in Albanian and Italian and has a strong working knowledge of both English and Spanish.
Ms. Giselle de la Cruz
giselle@trlanguages.com
770-663-0120
Preschool Office Manager/ Johns Creek
Ms. Giselle is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and joined Tabula Rasa in April 2024. She holds a B.F.A. in Interior Design from Brenau University and has experience in retail customer service and design internships. Ms. Giselle is passionate about supporting the school community and looks forward to applying her creativity and skills to enhance the school environment.
Ms. Besa Tarazhi
Besa@trlanguages.com
School Founder/Owner
Ms. Besa is the founder and owner of the school, which she established in 2000. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Social Work from the University of Tirana in Albania and a Master's degree in Urban Policy Studies from Georgia State University in Atlanta. A native of Albania, Ms. Besa is fluent in English, Spanish, French, Italian, and Albanian. She remains actively involved in the day-to-day operations and leadership of all three school campuses.
Ms. Melissa Sinishtaj
Melissa@trlanguages.com
678-985-8080
Curriculum Director/Lawrenceville
Ms. Melissa holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a double minor in Early Childhood Education and Women’s Studies. She brings 10 years of experience in early childhood education and joined our school community in 2023. Ms. Melissa is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Academics
Ms. Martha Pjetri
martha@trlanguages.com
404-847-0829
Operations Manager
Ms. Martha is originally from Atlanta, Georgia, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Spanish from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Albanian. A proud alumna of Tabula Rasa, Ms. Martha brings a full-circle perspective to the school, having once been a student herself.
Ms. Estel Holguin
Estel@trlanguages.com
678-985-8080
Preschool Director/Lawrenceville
Ms. Nancy Sanchez
Nancy@trlanguages.com
404-847-0829
Curriculum Coordinator/ Sandy Springs
Ms. Nancy is a certified Spanish educator (P-12) with an ESOL endorsement. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages and Literature from the University of West Georgia and a Master of Arts in Teaching from Valdosta State University. A heritage Spanish speaker with Salvadoran roots, Ms. Nancy has been working in education since 2014, bringing a deep passion for language learning and cultural connection to every classroom she leads.