I have been a Spanish teacher for the last 13 years. Over the past 9 years I have presented nationally and co-authored materials on the primary methodology used in my courses, Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling® (TPRS®).
College and Degrees:
B.A. Earlham College 1987
B.A. University of Wyoming 1995
M.A.E.D. University of Phoenix 2006
Favorite Quotes:
"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?'"
~the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Employment History:
-2009-present Spanish Teacher, Department Coordinator Veterans Tribute Career & Technical Academy, Las Vegas, NV
-1997-2009 Spanish Teacher, Dept. Coordinator Silverado H.S. Las Vegas, NV
-1996-1997SpanishTeacher VoTech H.S., Las Vegas, NV
- 1995-1996 Spanish Teacher/History Teacher Maxwell Municipal Schools, Maxwell, NM
- 1991-1993 Peace Corps Volunteer, Dominican Republic
Why Do I Teach?:
I teach because I truly believe that it's one of the best ways to help change our world for the better.