Querequequé

I have over 20 years of experience teaching Spanish, including eight years teaching Spanish Language Arts in Puerto Rico and the past twelve years as a high school Spanish teacher in rural North Florida. My work is rooted in cultural relevance, language proficiency, and student engagement across diverse learning communities.

My teaching style is rooted in meaningful communication, cultural relevance, and the joy of learning through play. I believe language acquisition happens best when students are actively engaged, feel connected to the content, and are encouraged to express themselves. I design my lessons to highlight real-world use of Spanish, often incorporating games, creative projects, and personal storytelling. Culture isn’t a side topic—it’s at the heart of how I teach language, helping students understand themselves and others through diverse perspectives.

2024-2025 Florida District Teacher of the Year 2025 Florida Hispanic Excellence in Education Award

Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education Universidad del Turabo, Puerto Rico Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction University of Florida, Gainesville, FL

I’m a proud boricua de pura sepa, mom of three, wife to Sy, and teacher of many—living and teaching in sunny Florida. I love reading, traveling abroad, creating engaging content for my students, propagating and caring for plants, sponsoring my school’s junior class, and decorating for every season (and any reason!). Through my classroom resources, I aim to bring culture to life—highlighting traditions, customs, and celebrations from across the diverse and beautiful Hispanic world. I hope to share some of the cositas bonitas I create, so others can infuse their classrooms with culture, color, and connection.