And so 2016 is here. I can’t believe it – seriously 2015 flew by and before we know it, summer will be knocking on our doors (I will gladly open it!). To say exhaustion had taken over my body right before winter break is an understatement (can someone tell me how moms do it and […]
3 Reasons Why I Question My Teaching Skills (Often)
I am sure you have heard the phrase ‘reflective practitioner’ quite often. After all, how are we to become better teachers if we do not reflect on what we do? The truth is, there is not a single day I drive home without questioning some of my teaching strategies and/or approaches. I feel that sometimes […]
… Because Change is the Only Constant
I have heard this phrase quite often, and honestly I am no ‘stranger’ to change (moving to the United States (CA), then to FL, then to CA again….you name it) and many other ‘smaller’ changes within. I have moved grades: from 3rd to 5th, to third again, to fourth and now to a multi-age third-fourth […]
One Year Later…Reflecting on My First Year as a Dual Language Teacher
When I decided that it was time to move schools (late 2012), I never knew my journey would take me to a dual-language school and therefore…the dual language world. I applied to countless schools and the job interviewing process was excruciating to say the least: panel interviews, written essays, second round of interviews, demo lessons, […]
Finding the Perfect Balance
This past two weeks have been crazy busy. Not only school started, but I have been trying to keep up with everything else. My students and I have been getting to know each other by working in groups and teams. It has been quite a learning curve at my new school; I am just […]
What It Means to be a Contributor – Writing for Spanglishbaby.com
“There are things you imagine and then things you dream.” (They are not the same though I cannot explain the difference). Things are better when you share them with others. A few weeks back I decided to start my blogging journey. I felt I needed to share and hear from others who either teach or […]
14 Years in the Making – Keeping Spanish Alive
Every year in July, I cannot help but feel a bit nostalgic about my niece and how much she has grown. Her birthday is at the end of the month. I still remember very clearly the day she was born and how small she was. She knows that with every happy birthday comes the known […]
