lauriefreyucatan
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| Gender | Female |
|---|---|
| Industry | Education |
| Occupation | Teacher |
| Location | Chablekal, Yucatan, Mexico |
| Introduction | I came to Merida for the first time as a college student in 1976. In 1977 I returned again with Central College. In 1978 I graduated from Iowa State University with a teaching degree and moved to Merida to work. I began teaching English at Colegio Peninsular and other schools. In 1980 I married Naamen Charruf and we had 2 girls. One is dark like her dad, and the other is light like me! I have been teaching English for many years in Merida and the state. After 5 years of study in summer sessions in the USA, and one semester from my family, in 1987 I completed my masters degree in English from Northern Illinois University. Where have I been these 31 years? In addition to teaching at the Rogers, Ibero, Piaget, Teresiano, and Loyola, I also have held administrative positions at three of the above. I have also worked with the British Council, Pearson Education and have been involved in 3 Diplomados at the Mayab and the CEL. I just finished working on two modules of a Diplomado for COBAY teahers. I really enjoy working with the students at the CODI, and hope to motivate all my students to practice and study English! |
| Interests | community nutrition (Un Kilo de Ayuda), language learning, bilingual education, Maya, German, piano |
| Favorite movies | Something has to Give (with Jack Nickolsen and Diane Keaton) |
| Favorite music | Most everything by Jose Felicano and "La Barca" by Luic Miguel. I also love "Grazing in the Grass" by Hugh Masekela. Barry White is also a favorite! |
| Favorite books | Thornbirds, Midnight´s Children by Salman Rushdie, Teach Like your Hair´s on Fire by Rafe Esquith |