Spring 2023
Section 6394 of SPAN1
Elementary Spanish-Part 1 -- : Jan 30 - May 14 2023
This section is a hybrid course that is open to all students and will meet in person Mondays at Orchard View School located at 700 Watertrough Rd., Sebastopol. There will be additional course content delivered synchronously online.
Fall 2022
Section 1386 of SPAN2
Elementary Spanish-Part 2 -- : Aug 30 - Dec 08 2022
This section is a late-start section. Mandatory Availability for Zoom Meetings: The instructor will schedule at least, an hour-long live Zoom meeting within the days/times listed. Students are expected to make themselves available online with a functioning internet, mic, and camera for the duration of the live session. More details will be provided in the syllabus distributed by the instructor. The Language Lab in Emeritus Rm 1525 is available Tues & Thurs 12 - 5pm. This Lab is equipped with full computer lab workstations and free internet access to support you with your online and in-person language classes. Students using the Language Lab are required to meet the vaccine mandate requirements and to check in at a Safety Monitor station before entering.
MA, Spanish Language and Cultures, University of Salamanca, Spain
Universidad de Guanajuato, Guanajuato, Mexico
California Multiple Subject Credential, Bilingual (Spanish, BCLAD)
California Single Subject Credential, Spanish
Congratulations on your interest in becoming fluent in Spanish. Bilingualism can add many wonderful opportunities to your adult life - it has for me: friendships, family, work, romance, travel, culture, literature, food, exploration....
I first learned Spanish in the classroom. When I moved to California I became friends with my Mexican neighbors, and then speaking Spanish became a very useful skill! I have visited their hometown in central Mexico many times with my own family.
I had the pleasure of living in the historic and beautiful city of Guanajuato, Mexico with my daughter. I wrote my Master's thesis while she went off to fourth grade and became quite fluent. I have traveled extensively in the Americas and in Spain. I am planning to ride my bicycle the length of South America.
I enjoy teaching, especially making a personal connection with my students. I strive to make my Spanish class active, fun, creative and relevant. As a Spanish teacher I get to weave language and culture together and help my students on their path to fluency. I look forward to being your teacher.
Jack London Award for Academic Excellence, Sonoma State University, 2005