My students do lots of fun projects and units to make the language and culture come alive. I want to be able to capture the "locura" (craziness) and create memory shows for the students from their high school career. This would be a great way for the students to reflect make on their learning and see how their Spanish skills have developed over through their high school Spanish studies.
Position:
Spanish Teacher
Needs:
I would like a digital camera, memory card reader and digital camcorder.
My Philosophy:
"Brains are born, but minds are made" Eliot Eisner
Personal Information:
About Me:
I have been teaching Spanish for the past 11 years. I currently live in Manawa with my husband and 2 year old son.
College and Degrees:
Bachelors of Science in Spanish with Secondary Education, Minor: History- University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI
Masters in Education: Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI
Study Abroad: Universidad de Valladolid, Valladolid, Spain
Activities:
I advise Spanish Club and teach community exercise classes for the distrcit.
Favorite Books:
Hunger Games, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, The Girl with Dragon Tatoo Series, anything by the author Kristen Hannah
Interests:
Running, Kayaking/Canoeing,Gardening, Sewing, anything outdoors or crafty
Employment History:
Templeton Middle School (Sussex Hamilton), West De Pere High School (West De Pere), Little Wolf Jr/Sr High (Manawa School District)
Why Do I Teach?:
I love to see kids make the connection between the classroom and the world around them.