Why I Teach

I became a teacher believing it was Spanish Language and Hispanic Culture I wanted to share with my students. As I’ve developed as a teacher, I find that it wasn’t a choice. It was a gift.

The gift came from my intuition, from parents, who were both teachers, and from the positive learning experiences I have had.

Creating a safe learning environment has been my top priority. Without a feeling of safety and trust there can be no learning. With this in mind, it is the learner, or student, who takes top priority, not the subject being taught. With 15 – 30 students in a classroom it is therefore the learning community that takes priority.

I will do my best to facilitate all my students learning and guide them to success. It must be in a community spirit, established through my joy in learning and genuine interest in each person. This gift is about love of learning and caring for humanity and the earth. This gift comes from the heart.