Hola y bienvenidos a clase de español!!

Welcome to our Spanish class for the year 2023-2024

This year begins my 6th year teaching Spanish in Alabama. I graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Masters degree in Spanish and Secondary Education. I was born in Panamá, República de Panamá. My first language is Spanish. I am also a Spanish Translator for St. Clair County Board of Education.

I really enjoy teaching young students about Spanish and Spanish culture, which brings me to share with you my other hobbies. I love dancing merengue and salsa. Dancing has been a part of my life just like most Hispanics. Also, I am a brown/black belt in Karate. I also enjoy travelling to different countries and learning about cultures and traditions.  

I have been married for 30 years, and I am the mother of a 13-year-old girl.  My husband spent 28 years in the Air Force, which gave me the opportunity to spend time in Spain, Korea, Japan, Colombia and  Costa Rica, as well as 32 different states.  

I also love traveling for fun and visiting different countries with different beliefs and cultures, as: Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Italy, France, Haiti, Jamaica, México,  etc

Muchas gracias,