Spanish and Portuguese
I am originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and earned a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology & Spanish from Tulane University. As part of my undergraduate studies, I spent a semester studying abroad in Madrid, Spain which left an indelible mark on my life. I worked as a high school English teacher in Madrid after graduation. I also hold a Master of Science in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. My approach to language education places an equal importance on learning the language as well as learning in the language. Of particular interest to me are the study of political identity, memory, gastronomy, and reality. I enjoy working with students of all levels and have taught elementary, intermediate, and advanced content courses for the department. I am an avid proponent of intercultural experiences and participate as part of the faculty for our Penn in Madrid summer program.