I graduated from San Jose State University in California and began my teaching career in the East San Jose High School District, teaching Spanish and ESL. I have taught at every grade leve from pre-Kinder through higher education. I have done additional coursework and certification as a language developmen specialist. I also earned the MA in Christian Spirituality from Creighton University and am a certified spiritual director. In addition to teaching Spanish, I have teach RSP and serve as a pre-major advisor.