Short Personal Description: 

I have been teaching Spanish at Rocky since 2000.  I am excited to share my passion for this beautiful language and the cultures of the countries where it is spoken with my students.  I hope to inspire others to develop their Spanish language skills and take them out into the world to do great things.

Educational and Professional Background: 

BA in Spanish from Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado)

MA in Spanish Language and Culture from the University of Salamanca (Salamanca, Spain)

Courses currently teaching at Rocky and previous courses taught at Rocky: 

Currently teaching: Spanish 1, 4, and 5 AP

Have previously taught: Spanish 2, 3, and TFLES

What does the Lobo Way mean to me?: 

The Lobo Way is taking care of all members of the pack.  Every member of the pack is important to the overall strength of our school.  When we nurture and respect one another, we build unity.

Interest & Hobbies: 

• International Travel
• Hiking
• Reading
• Volunteer work

Honors & Awards: 

Rocky Honors

Honor Staff (nominated by administration)--2007

Lobo of the Month--November 2010

Colorado State University Honors

Phi Beta Kappa

Phi Kappa Phi

Golden Key National Honor Society

Favorite Quote: 

“There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.”

― Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist