I grew up in MA, USA, and have studied the Spanish language since middle school. In college I was lucky to have the opportunity to study abroad both in Mexico and in the Dominican Republic. My experiences in these countries opened my eyes to the value of the Spanish and Latin American cultures. I fell in love with the people, the music, the history, the food, and the way of life.

After college, I initially worked as a translator in a local juvenile court and also as an Intensive Care Coordinator (social work/mental health field.) I worked primarily with Spanish-speaking teens and their families during the most difficult times in their lives. These positions led me to discover my passion for teaching; I realized that I wanted to work with these teens every day instead of only during their most difficult moments. I began teaching High School Spanish in the fall of 2012, and have over ten years of experience!

I love supporting my students, and now I have channeled that passion to support other teachers as well. I started my store “The Engaged Spanish Classroom” on Teachers Pay Teachers in the spring of 2015, and since then I have focused on improving my skills and sharing ideas, strategies, and resources with other Spanish teachers. I love bringing fun and games into the classroom as much as possible; you can find one of my favorite Spanish class games for FREE below!

I hope you can find something new to try here, and I’d love to hear from you! Always feel free to out using the “CONTACT” button at the top of this page, or find me on social media platforms @theengagedspanishclassroom.