Lecturer IV of Spanish, Coordinator for Spanish 103
About
Life brought me full circle back to Ann Arbor—my birthplace. I was raised in Canada and earned a B.A. in Spanish and Political Science from the University of Western Ontario, followed by an M.A. in Spanish from Middlebury College, including two semesters in Madrid. I remained in Madrid for several years before returning to Ann Arbor for what I believed would be a one-semester appointment. I never imagined I would still be teaching here today.
I remain guided by a conviction that culturally rich learning environments foster essential life skills. I remind students that the ability to engage thoughtfully with “the other” is a powerful life skill, one that serves them well in any context. Encountering new ways of thinking and being can shape who we are for a lifetime, and that is the enduring connection I hope students carry with them.
As a course coordinator, I support instructors with the same care and intentionality I bring to my own teaching: encouraging reflection, honoring diverse perspectives, and creating space for creativity. I see my role as one of mentorship and collaboration, partnering with instructors as they navigate challenges and grow in confidence.
