Xiomara Cole

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Full Name

Xiomara Cole

Professional Title

Spanish Educator

School or Place of Work

Plainfield High-Central Campus

What Level Do You Teach?

2 Heritage, 2 Honors, 4 AP-Language and Culture

Approx. Percentage of Heritage Spanish Students at Your Institution

24.6%

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

In my personal life it has had an impact because my grandfather is Puerto Rican and ever since I was little I always wanted to learn Spanish so that I could better communicate with him, even though he spoke English. I worked very hard and travelled to Puerto Rico to visit him and to be with my other side of the family. I love languages and Spanish happened to be part of my culture. With this appreciation of my culture and language, I decided to study it and now I have been teaching for 11 years.

How Long Have You Been Teaching?

11

More About Me

I play the flute and enjoy dancing, singing, and reading.

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