Hinesley
MAFLT Portfolio 

My name is Megan Hinesley and I am a foreign language educator who has taught in Northern California.  For the past eight years, I have taught Spanish and history to grades 6-12.  I am passionate about entry level language classes and inclusion of students with learning disabilities in the language classroom. 

Throughout my time in the MAFLT program at Michigan State University I have continued learning about inclusion in the language classroom and the nuance of how to best serve teachers, parents, and students within this area. 

Learning a new language can be an exciting, but uncertain, experience for any student but for those with a learning disability, there are even more barriers to access.  From obvious blocks to things that might not make themselves known until class as begun, I know education will continue to evolve and shift to make spaces for all to belong. 

I was a colliegate student-athlete during my undergraduate years and have coached volleyball for boys and girls and enjoy spending time with my students outside the classroom in that way! 

When not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our cat as well as reading and tending my garden!