¡Que Tal! My name is Carmen Grindle and I'm the Spanish teacher for PreK-8th grade. I was born in Houston, Texas but began Speaking Spanish as a child when my family lived in Argentina and Mexico. I am a graduate of Sam Houston State University, and am certified as a teacher for the state of Texas. I have taught Spanish in 3rd and 5th grade ESL classes, and I also was a 1st grade Spanish immersion aide in Humble School district. I also taught 3rd grade at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School. This is my fifteenth year teaching Spanish at SMCS. My son also attends St. Martha Catholic School. My daughter graduated from SMCS and is at K-Park. My husband John and I have been married 21 years.