A Piedmont native, Carmen teaches Spanish in the World Languages Department and is passionate about sharing the beauty of the language and the richness of Spanish-speaking cultures. She earned her BA from UCLA in Italian and Spanish Language and Literature, with an emphasis on the Medieval period, and her MA from the Universitat de Barcelona in Teaching Spanish in the 21st Century. She believes Spanish is essential in today’s world and approaches her teaching with energy, deep content knowledge, and a strong commitment to building meaningful connections with her students. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling, reading, dancing, hiking, savoring a good cup of coffee, and spending time with her family.