Español 2

About Me: 

Originally from Nashville, I moved with my family to Smith County in 2012. Although I am not a native Spanish speaker, I have enjoyed learning other languages and spending time with people from other lands for as long as I can remember. I first came face-to-face with friends from all over the world in the 3rd grade. (See picture at right!) When I was 16 years old, I traveled to Mexico for the first time and fell in love with the country and people.  That same year, I also had the chance to visit Germany. After studying German in high school, I majored in Human Studies and minored in Spanish at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, North Carolina.  I have since traveled extensively in Mexico and Guatemala. I love the language and culture and hope to share the joy of Spanish with your sons and daughters. In 2021, I completed my Master’s degree at Tennessee Tech in Curriculum & Instruction. After working in dozens of nonprofit and faith-based settings, I finally figured out that I love teaching high school! Of all the things I have done, spending time with students and having the opportunity to inspire and encourage them is by FAR the most fulfilling. 💙This will be my ninth year at GHS. 

Purpose & Class Overview:

The essential goal of the second year of Spanish study      is to further develop skills and confidence in the four domains of language proficiency: 

Receptive skills, or "input"

1. listening      

2. reading    

And productive skills, or "output"

3. speaking     

4. writing        

and to help them to better understand the diverse cultures of native speakers in the Spanish-speaking world, spanning four continents, twenty independent nations, and multiple territories!  Culture both shapes and is reflected in language. In studying the language, perspectives, and practices of other cultures, we gain valuable insight into our own!