I’ve always had a passion for languages. I first discovered this love in 7th grade as a Spanish I student, studying all through school and later spending a semester abroad in Madrid, attending Universidad Complutense. I lived with a family and was completely immersed in the language and culture. That experience changed my life. Language learning and cultural awareness are now essential values that I have instilled in my own children, having both attended a Spanish Dual Language K-5 program, and understanding the importance of learning about the world around them.