¡Aprendamos español! Clase introductoria

Hello friends!  I am teacher Jo F and I am absolutely fascinated with the intricacies of spoken language skills and comprehension in English and Spanish. I love teaching the details of language for better understanding of what is being said and, consequently, comprehension of what is actually being communicated.   

I have a Masters in Education and am a licensed teacher in English, Spanish, and English as a Second Language for K - 12.  I have taught children from preschool through high school for over 25 years with experience in the classroom, homeschool classroom, online classroom, and community education.  I have also taught not only in the United States, but in Mexico as well.
My core belief is that student learning comes from patience and a positive attitude. 
Therefore, I will always do my best to advance a student's learning through a climate that is friendly, interactive, and that supports as well as encourages a students’ learning and understanding.
When I mentioned that I taught school in Mexico, well, more than that happened.  I met and married my husband in Mexico.  We now have two daughters, two little dogs, and four small grandchildren.