I have 23 years of experience in the classroom. I've taught Spanish most of my career, with a few years of Language Arts thrown in. I spent 13 years at the middle school level, and am in my 9th year at high school. I love both levels, and often can't believe how lucky I am to be in this profession. I taught a Spanish Teaching Methods course at BYU as an adjunct professor for two semesters, and loved that experience. When I retire from public school, my goal is to get a doctorate and start a second career at the university level.
I try to teach with humor and patience combined with high expectations of my students. I speak Spanish in all of my classes, including Spanish 1.
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My love for teaching is due mostly to two or three wonderful teachers I had: Mr. Weber at Hannah Holbrook Elementary, Mrs. Johnson at Bountiful Jr. High, and Dr. James Taylor at BYU, whose methods course from 25 years ago is still fresh in my mind, encouraging and inspiring me every day. Thanks, Dr. Taylor!
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Pre-K, Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth, Higher Education, Adult Education, Homeschooler
Foreign Language, Spanish, Foreign Languages, For All Subject Areas