I have been a teacher for 26 years. I cannot imagine doing anything else. I have taught Elementary Spanish, Middle School Spanish, High School Spanish, High School American Government, adult corporate learners and adult ESL students. I've taught in public schools, charter schools, private schools, online schools, in migrant camps and in large corporation board rooms.
Since switching to Comprehensible Input, I've noticed an amazing transformation in my students' motivation and language acquisition. We enjoy reading, creating, dancing, singing, speaking, and listening every day.
International Relations Scholarship ~ Study Abroad, Chile, Sigma Delta Pi, National Spanish Honor Society, Central States Conference Presenter
B.S. in Spanish and Political Science/ International Relations from Central Michigan University, B.S. in Education from Central Michigan University, M.Ed in TESOL from Grand Valley State University
I love to travel! International Study Abroad Experiences: Youth for Understanding International Exchange Student in Nilsia, Finland. Youth for Understanding Bundestag Scholar Student in Bensheim, Germany. Cursos Americanos e Internacionales Student in Segovia, Spain. Universidad Austral de Chile Student in Valdivia, Chile. University of Detroit Mercy Summer Study Educator/ Comparative Education classes in Salvador, Brazil.
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschool, Not Grade Specific
English Language Arts, Reading, Grammar, Vocabulary, Specialty, Social Studies, Civics, World Languages, Spanish, Other (World Language), ESL-EFL-ELL, Geography, Other (Social Studies), Other (ELA), For All Subjects, Classroom Management, Instructional Technology, Short Stories, Writing, Holidays/Seasonal, Classroom Community, Hispanic Heritage Month, Latino and Hispanic Studies