One of the unique opportunities I have as a teacher started in 2013. The Peoria Chiefs had a few players who spoke very little English and they needed and English instructor. However, these young guys needed more than just a class, they needed someone who could connect with them in a personal level as well.
As a baseball lover, a latina and a language enthusiast, i jumped at this opportunity and became their English instructor and have been with the team ever since.
I have learned so much from all these young guys that have come through the St. Louis Cardinals system, and have become a Chiefs fan, even though my MLB heart belongs to the Dodgers.
Below is a picture of the original group I had this summer. With baseball, players move up and down different teams, so each week poses different challenges and leaves you with wonderful memories.
I also love the opportunity of merging groups of students. I had the Chiefs and some St. Joseph students gather for lunch and practice their English and Spanish skills. I also brought the Chiefs to Bradley University where they met with a colleague´s class and I was able to reunite with some former Bradley students!
Ps: Baseball is more fun when you watch with friends!
Take a look inside my classroom, where I aim to engage, motivate, inspire and contextualize language learning. My goal is to have students realize, with my help, how beneficial bilingualism is in our growing society. I look forward to sharing many of our Spanish activities with everyone who visits. If you would like more information about any activity do not hesitate to contact me via the comments or by the Contact tab.