Angelica M. Jimenez

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Full Name

Angelica M. Jimenez

Professional Title

AP Spanish Teacher

School or Place of Work

Redwood High School

What Level Do You Teach?

1SS and AP Spanish Literature & Culture

Approx. Percentage of Heritage Spanish Students at Your Institution

60%

How Has Spanish Played a Role in Your Personal and Professional Life?

I was born in Mexico, I took Heritage Speakers classes while in high school; I took Chicano Studies, history and Spanish courses at UCLA; I met and married my Spanish-speaking husband; I have taught Spanish courses since 1982. I teach heritage speakers and also speak Spanish at home.

How Long Have You Been Teaching?

34 years

More About Me

I am an AP Reader and  College Board Consultant for AP Spanish Literature & Culture, and present one-day workshops and summer institutes.  I have served on several test development committees for the College Board.  I also am a facilitator for Central California’s World Language Project.  We have two adult children and four grandchildren.

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