Collegiate Affiliation

I have been teaching Spanish at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities since 2002. Dedicated to constantly improving the student experience, I have actively taught and been involved in curricular enhancements in SPAN 1001, 1002, 1003 and 1004 for the past 10+ years. SInce 2020, I have served as the Faculty Coordinator for SPANPORT's College in the Schools (CIS) program. In addition, I also teach English as a Second Language (ESL) at the Minnesota English Center (MELP) at the U of M. In 2010, I taught English at a private English school in Santa Teresita, Argentina. In 2019, I spent 8 months in Santiago, Chile and taught ESL at DUOC UC. My academic interests include: Language Teaching and Technology, Educational Podcasting, Integrated Performance Assessments (IPAs), and Inclusive Teaching Practices. I live in St. Paul, Minnesota and enjoy walking in my neighborhood, in regional parks, and along the Mississippi River, accompanied by my beloved pup Raven. I am also an avid traveler and look forward to planning my next big aventura.