The second most common language in America is Spanish. Badin’s language department has many great teachers such as Profe Dennler to teach students this language.

Q: What classes do you teach?

A: “This year I teach one section of Spanish I and all of Spanish II's,” Dennler said.

Q: When did you come to Badin?

A: “This is my 8th year teaching at Badin,” Dennler said.

Q: Why did you decide to become a Spanish teacher?

A: “I have always immersed myself in different cultures and languages. Due to this, my second year of college I decided to switch majors from Sports Medicine/Business to Education,” Dennler said. “Spanish specifically so I could apply and share my passion for language and cultures to my career.”

Q: What is the hardest thing about teaching students Spanish?

A: “Teaching Spanish is fun but the hardest is ensuring students that this is not just a class in HIgh School,” Dennler said. “Spanish is a Life Skill and can be applied and experienced right here in our community.”

Q: What makes Badin’s language department special?

A: “Our language department is special because we each are very different in our teaching styles but we all are very passionate and genuinely care for our students,” Dennler said.

Q: Do you have any advice for those looking to learn Spanish?

A: “You get out of learning Spanish what you put into it. Do NOT be intimidated to use the language,” Dennler said.

Q: What is your teaching style like?(visual/hands-on/reading/speaking)

A: “I incorporate visuals, hands on, reading, listening and speaking in almost everyday lessons. Depending on the level depends on the depth of which I incorporate each,” Dennler said,

Q: Is there something you want all of your students to know?

A: “The Spanish language and culture is all around us...make it a PART of you!” Dennler said.

Q: Do you recommend studying abroad in Spanish speaking countries?

A: “Hands down, I recommend studying abroad in a Spanish Speaking Country. It will allow you to grow in ways you didn't know were possible,” Dennler said. “If you can not travel abroad there are still opportunities in our community to learn and grow in the language and culture.”

Q: What is your favorite part about teaching students Spanish?

A: “My favorite part about teaching students Spanish is when students have an experience with the Spanish language and culture outside of school and excitedly share that with us in the classroom!” Dennler said.

One of Dennler’s former students, senior Ava Wesner, only has great things to say about Dennler.

“Profe Dennler is just such a kind person and super sweet. She always says ‘Hola’ to me in the halls which makes me happy,” Wesner said. “She recognizes when students go above and beyond. For example he helped me skip Spanish 2 and go straight to Spanish 3.”