I have been teaching Spanish language courses at Otterbein College since 1985. In addition, I have taught English as a second language to international students at Otterbein as well as at the Ohio State University and Ohio Dominican University.  I graduated from the Kent State University Honors College in 1970 and received my M.A. from KSU in 1971.  As a graduate student, I worked in the International Studies office and traveled to Mexico with student groups.  After receiving my M.A., I remained in Mexico and studied and later taught at the University of the Americas in Puebla, Mexico.

I love motivating students to learn Spanish and feel it important for everyone to appreciate other cultures.  I enjoy reading, word games, films, and traveling, especially to Spanish speaking countries.