It’s helpful to think of my teaching philosophy along the same lines as our travel theme for the course. When traveling, there are always multiple paths that lead to the final destination. That’s part of what makes traveling so exciting…we get to choose the path that is best for us. Learning is no different. We all learn in unique ways, and I design my online courses to provide students with a range of avenues for understanding new information and making sense of ideas. When traveling, there are also bumps in the road, unexpected challenges, and sometimes we even make the wrong turn. That's ok! When students make a wrong turn, I provide "GPS driving directions" to get you back on the right road and reroute you to the destination. That means I reframe mistakes as a source of information about what needs adjusting in order to get you back on the right track. My role as your instructor is to help all my students reach their final destination while improving learning along the way.

My goal is for you to successfully complete this course! After all, what kind of a tour guide doesn't make sure their travelers have a postive experiencie and make it to the final destination? So, here are a few details about me and my credentials as your guide. I'm a teacher at heart and have been working the in field of education since 2001. Online teaching is a perfect fit for me, and I'm a certified online instructor. I have studied, worked, and lived throughout the Spanish-speaking world and love traveling and learning about new cultures. My travel experiences inspire my teaching principles and add depth to my instructional design. I'm a bit of an adventure junkie, and it's safe to say my curiosity has gotten the best of me more than once!