About the store
About the Creator
¡Hola y saludos, teacher friend! I’m Marla Peters—your friendly neighborhood Spanish and Humanities guru, worksheet whisperer, and veteran of more staff meetings than there are irregular verbs.
Pedigrí de profesora (a.k.a. street cred):
37+ years wrangling teens while teaching everything from preterite vs. imperfecto to Socrates’ greatest hits.
Survived overhead projectors, chalk dust, floppy disks, and now TikTok dances that claim to “make conjugations fun.” 😅
Fluent in Español, meme culture, and the art of drinking reheated coffee during “planning time.”
What you’ll find here:
Spanish resources that make verbs behave and culture come alive.
Humanities gems that turn “Why should I care?” into “Whoa, that’s kinda cool!”
Activities so prep-friendly you can finish them before the bell—or at least before the copier jams (again).
Materials tested on real students in real classrooms, not just hypothetical unicorn children from stock photos.
Mission (should you choose to accept these files):
Help you teach smarter, laugh harder, and maybe even sneak in a bathroom break. Because you deserve high-quality lessons and enough sanity left for grading essays about Don Quixote’s life choices.
Thanks for stopping by my store—grab the resources, reclaim your time, and remember: you’re crushing it, even if your projector bulb just went out mid-lesson. ¡Adelante!
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Carnaval, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday & Lent (Cuaresma) | Reading + ACE Writing |
Teach your Spanish 1 students about Carnaval/Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday (Miércoles de Ceniza), and Lent (Cuaresma) with a print-and-go reading + writing lesson that’s easy to assign and easy to grade. This resource includes a long, student-friendly informational reading in English with a mini Spanish glossary, so Spanish 1 students can understand the cultural content while still practicing key Spanish terms. Students then complete an ACE response (Answer–Cite Evidence–Explain) with paragra
9th - 12th
Latino and Hispanic Studies, Religion, Spanish
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About the store
Experience
About the Creator
¡Hola y saludos, teacher friend! I’m Marla Peters—your friendly neighborhood Spanish and Humanities guru, worksheet whisperer, and veteran of more staff meetings than there are irregular verbs.
Pedigrí de profesora (a.k.a. street cred):
37+ years wrangling teens while teaching everything from preterite vs. imperfecto to Socrates’ greatest hits.
Survived overhead projectors, chalk dust, floppy disks, and now TikTok dances that claim to “make conjugations fun.” 😅
Fluent in Español, meme culture, and the art of drinking reheated coffee during “planning time.”
What you’ll find here:
Spanish resources that make verbs behave and culture come alive.
Humanities gems that turn “Why should I care?” into “Whoa, that’s kinda cool!”
Activities so prep-friendly you can finish them before the bell—or at least before the copier jams (again).
Materials tested on real students in real classrooms, not just hypothetical unicorn children from stock photos.
Mission (should you choose to accept these files):
Help you teach smarter, laugh harder, and maybe even sneak in a bathroom break. Because you deserve high-quality lessons and enough sanity left for grading essays about Don Quixote’s life choices.
Thanks for stopping by my store—grab the resources, reclaim your time, and remember: you’re crushing it, even if your projector bulb just went out mid-lesson. ¡Adelante!
Teaching style
My Teaching Style
My teaching style blends structure, energy, and real-life experience—because I don’t just teach from a textbook, I teach from the world.
I’ve traveled to 19 countries (thanks to a solo backpacking trip across Europe during college), and I’ve lived in Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, Texas, and Florida. I was even married to a Spaniard for 19 years—he didn’t speak English when we met… but I taught him! All of this has shaped the way I teach Spanish and Humanities—with stories, culture, and a global lens students don’t forget.
In my classroom, we work hard Monday through Thursday, and Fridays are Culture Day—our fun reward at the end of the week. We explore food, music, crafts, customs, traditions, and real-life applications that help students connect what they’re learning to the real world.
I believe learning should be rigorous but never boring. I’m constantly finding (or inventing!) new, creative ways to keep class engaging—not just for my students, but for myself too. So if you’re looking for resources built on decades of experience, a love of culture, and a whole lot of heart—you’ve found your spot!
Awards & shining teacher moments
Awards & Shining Teacher Moments
Throughout my teaching career, I’ve been deeply honored by several recognitions that reflect the passion and purpose I bring to the classroom.
🏆 I was named Teacher of the Year by our local Chamber of Commerce, a moment that truly affirmed the heart I’ve put into this work.
🏅 I was also nominated for Teacher of the Year by our county school board, a meaningful acknowledgment from my local education community.
🌍 More recently, I was nominated for the Kentucky World Language Association (KWLA) Lifetime Achievement Award, a humbling honor in the world language field.
But without a doubt, the greatest honors haven’t come with plaques or ceremonies. They’ve come through the students who have carried their love of Spanish into the world—many of whom have gone on to become Spanish teachers themselves, or serve as missionaries in Spanish-speaking countries. Knowing that what they learned in my classroom is now being used to teach, serve, and connect with others across the globe—that’s the real reward.
Those are the shining moments that make every lesson worth it.
My own education history
My Education History
My academic path has taken me across countries and continents, blending traditional classroom learning with rich cultural immersion.
🌍 I’ve had the incredible opportunity to study Spanish abroad in multiple countries, which has deeply influenced how—and what—I teach. I studied at the Ponce de León Language Institute and the University of Madrid in Spain, took summer courses in Mexico and Costa Rica, and spent time living in each of those countries to absorb the language and culture firsthand.
🎓 I began my journey with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the University of South Florida in Tampa (non-teaching), then earned my Teaching Certification at Centre College in Danville, KY.
📘 I pursued a Master’s Degree in Spanish at California State University, Sacramento, where I continued to dive deeper into literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.
🏅 To round out my professional credentials, I completed my Rank I through Union College in Barbourville, KY.
These international experiences—paired with formal education—have given me a teaching approach that’s grounded in both academic rigor and authentic, real-world context. I bring these cultural insights into the classroom through stories, projects, and dedicated “Culture Days” that help my students connect language to life.
Additional biographical information
Additional Biographical Information
Spanish isn’t just something I’ve taught—it’s something I’ve lived.
For 19 years, I spoke Spanish in my home every day while married to a Spaniard who didn’t speak English when we met (I taught him!). Our home was bilingual and full of cultural flavor—from the language we spoke, to the food we ate, to the way we celebrated holidays and life’s everyday moments.
But what has truly deepened my connection to the language and culture has been becoming a mom. I’m blessed to have adopted two beautiful children—one of Guatemalan descent and the other Mexican. Raising them has given me a profound appreciation for the cultures I’ve spent my life teaching. It’s not just about geography or grammar—it’s about identity, family, and legacy.
Because of all this, my teaching goes beyond the classroom. It comes from the heart of someone who has lived the culture, loved within it, and walked alongside it every single day. And that’s the perspective I bring to my students—because language is more than words. It’s life.
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