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Years Teaching at CHS: This is my fourth year
Years Teaching at CHS: This is my fourth year
Total Years Teaching: 15 years
Total Years Teaching: 15 years
Degrees:
Degrees:
National University of Colombia (Colombia)- B.Ed. Philology and Languages
University of Jaén (Spain)- M.A. Applied Linguistics to Language Teaching
Quantic School of Business & Technology - Currently working on an EMBA
2025-2026 Schedule:
2025-2026 Schedule:
1A Planning
2A Span 2
3A Span 2
4A Span 2
5B Planning
6B Span 2
7B Span 2
8B Span 2
Certifications:
Certifications:
-English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
-Spanish
About me:
My name is Ms. Diana Ballén, and I am proud to be a Spanish teacher at Chapin High School. I’m originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and I hold a Bachelor of Education in Philology and Languages with a focus on Language Teaching from the National University of Colombia. I also earned a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from the University of Jaén in Spain. Currently, I’m pursuing an Executive MBA as part of my personal and professional growth journey.
About me:
My name is Ms. Diana Ballén, and I am proud to be a Spanish teacher at Chapin High School. I’m originally from Bogotá, Colombia, and I hold a Bachelor of Education in Philology and Languages with a focus on Language Teaching from the National University of Colombia. I also earned a Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics from the University of Jaén in Spain. Currently, I’m pursuing an Executive MBA as part of my personal and professional growth journey.
I’ve had the opportunity to teach English at college levels in Colombia. In 2012, I was honored to receive a J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award, which allowed me to serve as a Modern Language Fellow in the Department of Modern Languages at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. Later, in 2014, I worked as a Spanish Language Assistant at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.
I’ve had the opportunity to teach English at college levels in Colombia. In 2012, I was honored to receive a J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Award, which allowed me to serve as a Modern Language Fellow in the Department of Modern Languages at Susquehanna University in Pennsylvania. Later, in 2014, I worked as a Spanish Language Assistant at the University of the West Indies in Trinidad and Tobago.
Teaching is my passion. I strive to foster an inclusive, engaging classroom environment where open communication and personal growth are encouraged. I’m truly excited to be part of the Chapin family, and I know we’re going to have an amazing year together.
Teaching is my passion. I strive to foster an inclusive, engaging classroom environment where open communication and personal growth are encouraged. I’m truly excited to be part of the Chapin family, and I know we’re going to have an amazing year together.
Let’s go, Eagles!
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