I want to give a little background info about myself so you have a better idea of why I am very passionate about world languages and always trying to introduce my students to as much foreign culture and language as possible!
There are many people who are surprised when I explain that I am from another country and that I speak 4 languages.
I grew up in Denmark in Europe. I was taught Danish, English, German and Spanish and had many opportunities to travel to other European countries, both with my family and with school.
My wish to travel brought me to US in early 90's where I met my husband and my life changes immediately!
I moved to US and I have now been here for over 22 years.
I ended up pursuing a career as a Spanish teacher and have never regretted it. Being in the US has made me realize how lucky I have been, being able to visit other countries growing up.
When I think about some of the experiences I had.. eating rabbit in Spain but not knowing it.. sailing on a river boat for a week in the Canals in Holland.. our high school class visiting an isolated mountain town in Spain where everyone only spoke Spanish.. all these experiences have helped to form who I am today.
The more we expose ourselves and our young students/children to new things and things that can seem unsettling, unusual, weird or different, the more informed we become. Ultimately, informed and knowledgeable people are able to better accept and understand things that they are not used to. This is what I aim to do in my classroom: give opportunities for exposure to new and different experiences.
There are many people who are surprised when I explain that I am from another country and that I speak 4 languages.
I grew up in Denmark in Europe. I was taught Danish, English, German and Spanish and had many opportunities to travel to other European countries, both with my family and with school.
My wish to travel brought me to US in early 90's where I met my husband and my life changes immediately!
I moved to US and I have now been here for over 22 years.
I ended up pursuing a career as a Spanish teacher and have never regretted it. Being in the US has made me realize how lucky I have been, being able to visit other countries growing up.
When I think about some of the experiences I had.. eating rabbit in Spain but not knowing it.. sailing on a river boat for a week in the Canals in Holland.. our high school class visiting an isolated mountain town in Spain where everyone only spoke Spanish.. all these experiences have helped to form who I am today.
The more we expose ourselves and our young students/children to new things and things that can seem unsettling, unusual, weird or different, the more informed we become. Ultimately, informed and knowledgeable people are able to better accept and understand things that they are not used to. This is what I aim to do in my classroom: give opportunities for exposure to new and different experiences.