TEC Student of the Month Award

Full of energy and brimming with enthusiasm, Barbara has taken on learning Spanish with inspiring dedication. One of those people who simply has a deep thirst for knowledge and learning, Barbara’s many passions include the Italian language, painting, yoga, and now, Spanish. A lovingly involved grandmother, she was pushed to study the language by the desire to speak in Spanish with her young granddaughter who is in a Spanish immersion daycare. A highly esteemed classmate, her infectiously positive attitude helps build camaraderie and her innate curiosity leads her to ask intriguing questions, always probe deeper, and bring in interesting cultural discoveries to share with the group. We are honored to count Barbara as part of our wonderful student community and we look forward to continuing to see her expand her skills and exceed her own expectations.

Since beginning his studies at Tierra two years ago, Matthew has catapulted from a low intermediate level to advanced. Having grown up in a Spanish speaking environment but not been encouraged to speak Spanish, studying the language now is a way for him to reconnect to his heritage. Friendly and open by nature, Matthew enjoys the camaraderie of small group classes and he helps create a comfortable atmosphere where classmates form strong bonds and share stories as they sharpen their skills. Having taken all modalities of courses that Tierra offers from standard courses to conversational, grammar review, and literary immersion courses, in-person and online, and lately multiple classes simultaneously, Matthew has milked his experience to the fullest. We are honored to count him among our amazing student community and look forward to continuing to see him relish the journey towards fluency.

An enthusiastic and committed student, Carolyn has been impressively focused on her Spanish studies since beginning classes at Tierra in early 2023. As a mental health professional and dance therapist, she had the opportunity use her burgeoning Spanish skills to connect with Spanish-speaking patients. Having recently retired, she now has more time to dedicate to her Spanish studies and enjoyed a Spanish immersion trip to Cuernavaca, México where she took Spanish classes and used her Spanish skills to navigate her way around town. An encouraging and supportive classmate, she naturally builds strong bonds with her compañeros de clase and thrives on the social interactions in class. We are delighted to have Carolyn in our amazing community of students and look forward to continuing to see her polish her skills and strive for fluency.