Prof. Montepeque

Spanish Teacher

Emmaus High School

Phone: 610-965-1650 x 21016

I am a dedicated high school Spanish teacher with nearly 20 years of experience in fostering a love for the Spanish language and culture in my students. I hold two Master's degrees in Education and I am passionate about creating an inclusive classroom environment that encourages critical thinking and creativity. Outside of teaching, I enjoy watching ‘fútbol’ soccer, traveling, working out, as well as volunteering in different community projects in the Lehigh Valley and abroad. My commitment to student growth and my enthusiasm for learning have made me a valued mentor both inside and outside the classroom.

Current Courses

Spanish 2 SNS

This course will continue to expand the skills learned in SNS 1. More emphasis will be given to writing, listening, and reading skills in Spanish, but expanding speaking skills beyond those learned in SNS 1 will be of great importance. Students will be challenged to think and express themselves in Spanish using the grammar and vocabulary learned through the use of the following instructional resources and activities created for native speakers of Spanish: short films, movies, essays, readings, etc. Furthermore, students will explore topics that are relevant to the 21st century. Topics such as science and science fiction, TV and media, globalization, and immigration will be discussed in Spanish. Spanish culture will also be an integral part of the course, allowing students to not only understand their own cultures but also to examine and compare the many cultural issues that affect the Spanish-speaking world. Students who complete this course with an 80% or higher will be eligible to take the Spanish AP course. The course is considered a pre-AP course, as students will practice similar tasks to those on the AP Exam. The course is taught completely in Spanish, and students are expected to use Spanish in class all the time.

Spanish 2

Students in Spanish 2 will continue to build on the communicative foundation established in Spanish 1 and will produce meaningful and comprehensible (target) language. Students are expected to use Spanish as much as possible in the classroom. Current information on Hispanic culture will be presented throughout every phase of language learning.

Prerequisite: Recommended 70% or better in Spanish 1

Spanish AP

The purpose of this course is to enhance the 4 language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing; and at the same time to make connections to Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures, as well as other disciplines and subjects. Additionally, this course will prepare students to take the Spanish AP Exam administered by College Board®. This is a college-level course and therefore expect the work to be challenging throughout the year.

Prerequisite: Recommended 80% or better in Spanish 4H or SNS 2.

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