TEACHES IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAM(S)
Master of Arts in Teaching
Biography
Originally From Brookfield, Wisconsin. As a member of AFS, a study abroad experience to Ecuador changed my life and inspired me to become a teacher.
Education
- BS in English as a Second Language and Spanish Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Study Abroad experiences in Valencia, Spain through Longwood College and Comparative Ethnographic Studies in Ireland through UWM
- MA Bilingual Curriculum & Instruction, emphasis in Bilingual Education, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
- Coaching and Mentoring Certificate, Cardinal Stritch University
- 316 License, Carroll University
Areas of Specialization
- English as a Second Language
- Multilingual Learners
- World Languages
- Linguistics
- Interests in School Leadership
- Policy
- Law
- Study Abroad
Scholarly and Professional Achievements
I worked as a part of two grant teams at UW-Milwaukee: The MAGIC Project, and the Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers Grant. I also serve in a leadership capacity in a local school district. I have facilitated professional learning there since 2012.
Service to Carroll University and Profession
I have hosted many student teachers and served on curricular committees. Also, as someone who is bilingual, I have interpreted for teachers, students, and families regularly for more than 20 years.
Honors and Awards
- MMABSE Teacher of the Year, 2006
What is your teaching style?
Constructivist. As a practicing educator, I also bring current knowledge and methods from the classroom to my teaching at Carroll.
Why do you do what you do?
I believe that our students should have excellent teachers who can meet their linguistic needs. I want more teacher candidates to earn their ESL licenses in addition to their content area specialty in order to support all students as academic language learners.
How do you make learning engaging?
I model the use of ESL methods in class so that the students have an opportunity to experience the methods, not just hear about them.
What should students know about you?
I want them to be successful. They bring so much life experience and inspire me. They are the future.