My passion for teaching started at a young age of eight. My math teacher shaped me into a student who was always hungry for knowledge and who was able to help others. My affinity for Spanish started when I was twelve. After succeeding in my high school Spanish courses, I realized that a career in Spanish was a path that would open many doors and lead me to experiences of a lifetime. Because of my career in Spanish, I now have the ability to travel the world and experience new culture. Both my short term study abroad experience in Veracruz, Mexico and my year-long study abroad in Seville, Spain made my passion for teaching even stronger. My love for helping people and my drive for success will help me be the teacher that every student needs in their lives.