| About your teacher...Molly
Ward, Spanish Instructor, Fort Collins/Greeley CO.
Born and raised in Northern Colorado, I have been around the Spanish
language all my life. I began studying Spanish in high school and
continued my studies in college. Majoring in Spanish and minoring
in Theater, I graduated with a BA degree from the University of Northern
Colorado. "What are you going to do with that?" just about
everyone asked. Well, I had big plans. I was going to be the
next Rick Steves and travel the Spanish speaking world while getting
paid to do it. I made it to Costa Rica and Spain, but you know
what they say " Life is what happens while you are busy making plans."
While waiting for my meal ticket to arrive, I found myself in a
variety of jobs all related to the fact that I spoke Spanish. But
these jobs had one other thing in common -- kids, and at-risk kids to
boot! Because of my language skills, I met incredible young men
and women from all different backgrounds, and I found my passion --
teaching!
I was accepted into Project Promise, an innovative, accelerated
teacher certification program at Colorado State University where I
earned not only my teaching license but a master's degree in education
as well. Then I taught Spanish at Valley High School in Gilcrest,
Colorado for 4 years before leaving to stay home and take care of my own
children.
I have three great kids, 8, 4 and almost a year, who are now learning
Spanish too. I invite you to bring your children to learn Spanish
with me and my children. Let's give them the opportunities that
knowing Spanish will afford. |