Sra.Yvonne Neris

World Language Teacher

Get to know Ms. Neris!

Hola, my name is Ms. Yvonne Neris. I am the Spanish teacher at Luther Porter Jackson Middle School. I have been teaching Spanish at Luther Porter Jackson Middle School for twelve years. It has been a pleasure being a part of the Surry community and working with the students, parents, teachers, and staff of Surry County Public Schools.

I would like to share with you a bit about my background. I was born in Puerto Rico. I came to the United States when I was four years old. I grew up in Philadelphia, PA and moved back to Puerto Rico with my parents when I was seventeen. The island of Puerto Rico was my home for over ten years. Living in Puerto Rico and the United States gave me the opportunity to learn two languages and to be exposed to two unique cultures. As a young teenage girl, I did not understand the value of moving to Puerto Rico and how this step would benefit me tremendously. Today, I am grateful to my parents for making that decision. I learned about my heritage and polished my language skills to the point that I am fluent in two of the most spoken and universal languages in the world-English and Spanish.

Why Learn Spanish?

Communicating in a different language opens doors and provides great opportunities. Many employers seek candidates who speak more than one language. In the United States, it is a huge advantage to speak and understand Spanish. Opportunities abound for bilinguals. Some of the careers that one can pursue are World Language teachers, interpreters or translators, or governmental representatives for the United Nations or a Spanish Embassy.

There are many advantages to learning a second language. One advantage is that one can meet people who don't speak English and talk to them in their language. One can help someone in need, travel to exciting countries and talk to the locals, go to a restaurant and order your favorite food, and enjoy visiting all the different attractions the country has to offer.

Learning a language is fun! Students learn about different cultures and meet people of different backgrounds. They can delight in savoring a variety of delicious foods, learn to dance to the exotic music and read literary masterpieces written in the vernacular, travel the world, or maybe meet the love of their life! Studying Spanish can help students improve their grade or excel in other classes. It increases their vocabulary and improves grammar skills. They can learn to dance salsa, merengue or tango, go on a school trip to a Mexican or Spanish restaurant, or visit a foreign country. Opportunities are endless!

As a Spanish teacher, I believe that learning Spanish is very important, especially in the United States. I have taught in various states and in different school settings. I have seen a tremendous influx of Spanish speakers (and other foreigners) into our homeland for many years. Being able to communicate with these newcomers will not only help them in many ways, but it will be beneficial for our country as well.

I look forward to being a part of your child's learning experience. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's progress.

email: yvonne_neris@surryschools.net

Phone:757-267-2810

Planning Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:30-1:30

Thursday and Friday 2:00-3:00