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ESL Instructor

Biography

I have taught ESL at HCC since 1997and tutored at the LAC before that.  The courses I teach here include ENGL 086, 087, 084, and 085. 

 I received my BA in Spanish from the University of Maine.  I was lucky to spend my junior year in Seville, Spain, living with a wonderful Spanish family who spoke no English whatsoever!  After getting married and moving to the DC area, I decided to go for my MA in linguistics at the American University and completed it there.  I taught ESL at AU for a bit and also in Ann Arbor, MI.   After Michigan, we moved back to Maine, then New York City and finally to Maryland.  I spent quite a few years at home with my kids during this period, volunteering at school, tutoring ESL, and teaching an after-school Spanish class.  After a few years in MD, I finally ventured out to HCC for a job.

I also work as the Program Assistant for the ESL Department on the credit side of the college.  Through this position I have gotten to know many of you.  I really enjoy working with ESL students both in class and out.