Tricia Tigli

Growing up in a Polish-speaking family in Paris, Ms. Tigli’s exposure to language started young. She moved to the US at the age of 10 and perfected her third language, English. Tricia earned both her B.A. in French and Linguistics with a minor in Political Science and her M.A. in French Literature at San Diego State University. After earning her degrees and teaching credential, she spent a year and a half in Paris at the Sorbonne earning her Certificat de Litérature et Civilization Française. Before her time at the Sorbonne, she worked as a translator for a French office manager at Shell Oil in Paris ( for one year). The limited task involved translation between American office workers and the French manager. whose French was limited. Years later, before joining the staff at HBA, she taught French at La Jolla High, Patrick Henry, and University City High, and Language Academy Immersion School, and Academy of Our Lady of Peace, Catholic School, in San Diego. Before working in the San Diego Unified School District she has also taught ESL and TOEFL prep in a private school , which catered to foreign students applying to college in California, as well as businessmen from Korea, China and Japan. They were sent by their companies to perfect their speaking English skills. The work at this school lasted about six years. This job had been an eye opening experience into the world of ESL and Linguistic lessons.

Tricia Tigli is an inspiring ESL and history teacher known for her dynamic and culturally rich teaching style. With a passion for global exploration, she incorporates lessons from her extensive travels into her classroom, offering students a unique, immersive learning experience. Having visited numerous countries across the world, Tricia shares real-world insights from her journeys, blending personal stories and historical context to make lessons come alive.

Every school holiday, she eagerly sets off to discover new destinations, continuously broadening her understanding of the world. These experiences not only shape her teaching methods but also help to foster a global perspective in her students. With an engaging and hands-on approach, she encourages students to appreciate cultural diversity and develop a deeper understanding of history and language. To this point, May 2026, Ms Tigli has visited 43 countries.

She is the proud parent of two children, Jonathan and Amanda.