I have been teaching since 1997 when I accepted my first position in Oregon. Since then I have taught preschool-adult in various settings in Oregon, Wisconsin, and Nebraska. Due to a commitment to lifelong learning, I completed a Master's in Educational Technology (Lesley University) and another in Educational Leadership (Cardinal Stritch University) with an endorsement as a principal. Diversity in the Spanish speaking world is emphasized in my classes as I represent my study abroad experience to Mexico, my Fulbright experience in Uruguay, and my study experience in Spain as well as trips to Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic.