Teaching Spanish with Purpose
Señorita W. has worked as an educator for over twenty years in a variety of contexts: two countries, two states, and in elementary, middle, and high schools. She has taught middle and high school Spanish in Virginia and at an international school in Seoul, South Korea. She currently teaches high school Spanish in Texas.
She fosters an environment where her students fall in love with learning and communicating with one another in a new language. She strives to promote cross-cultural understanding and encourages her students to become global citizens.
Experience & Recognition
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Señorita W. brings a wealth of perspective and knowledge to her work. She has served as an AP Reader for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam in multiple years. Additionally, she was honored as her high school's Teacher of the Year and Finer Womanhood Teacher of the Year, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Psi Omicron Zeta Chapter in 2017 . Her commitment to excellence in language education extends beyond the classroom through leadership roles, professional development, and a dedication to helping students become confident communicators and global citizens.
Career Journey
Señorita W. began her career with AmeriCorps, serving in a bilingual kindergarten classroom before transitioning to middle and high school Spanish.
During her years in secondary education, she has:
- Led multiple World Language Departments
- Supervised and organized several trips to Spain for students
- Served as an AP Reader for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam
- Been nominated for the Washington Post Agnes Meyer award as her high school's Teacher of the Year
She enjoys sharing her experiences with others through professional development. In addition to local opportunities, she has led sessions at College Board's AP® Annual Conference (APAC), Foreign Language Association of Virginia (FLAVA), Texas Foreign Language Association (TFLA) and Korea Council of Overseas Schools (KORCOS) conferences.
Teaching Philosophy & Resources
Creating materials that make a difference in the classroom
Señorita W. creates engaging and easy-to-use activities that promote communication as well as encourage vertical alignment across levels of secondary Spanish. Her resources are designed to help students build confidence as language learners while developing the skills they need to communicate effectively.
Each activity is classroom-tested and crafted with the understanding that meaningful communication happens when students feel supported, challenged, and inspired to connect with one another across cultures.
Beyond the Classroom
Outside of the classroom, Elizabeth is passionate about travel, finding adventure in all things, and serving others. She has spent extended periods of time in South Korea, Spain, Peru, Honduras, and Costa Rica.
Her favorite things include hiking, bike riding, live music, Gilmore Girls, Tim McGraw, soccer, and blueberry muffins
Elizabeth resides in the suburbs of Dallas with her husband.