TEC Student of the Month Award

Brimming with enthusiasm for learning Spanish, Kelly’s consistency in her studies since she started out as Beginner 1 student one year ago has already paid off. Analytical in nature, Kelly instictually prods into the language, seeking to understand the logic of how every structure works and asking the questions that help reveal nuance and deepen everyone’s understanding. Motivated to learn Spanish by her desire to communicate with her in-laws and extended family in their native language, Kelly shows sincere interest in not only mastering the language but also gaining insight into cultural tendencies and manifestations. A supportive and empathetic classmate, she forms positive relationships with all of her compañeros and helps foment a positive social environment in the classroom. We are delighted to count Kelly as part of our amazing student community and can’t wait to continue to see her march on the path toward fluency!

With a kind and friendly disposition, Matt stands out as someone who shows deep care for his classmates and community. A bus driver for the elderly, Matt was motivated to learn the language by his interactions with Spanish speakers at work and his desire to be able to connect with and show appreciation for any Spanish speakers he encounters. Extremely dedicated to learning Spanish, he spends some time studying nearly every day and is methodical in his approach to processing the material being covered in class. Always exuding positive energy, Matt makes a lot of effort to support and encourage his classmates, helping to build a sense of camaraderie in his cohort. We are delighted to count Matt among our amazing community of students and look forward to continuing to see him milk his learning experience to the fullest!

Full of enthusiasm for learning Spanish, Gianna has made massive progress during her time at Tierra - she started at the Beginner 4 level in 2022 and is currently in Intermediate 6! Passionate about education and learning in general, in her work she designs online courses for higher education. Thoughtful and analytical, she engages deeply with the language, delving into details and nuances, and asking pointed questions that enhance everyone’s understanding. Friendly and welcoming, she builds strong connections with her classmates and contributes to creating a positive group dynamic in any class she joins. We are honored to count Gianna as part of our amazing student community and look forward to continuing to see her advance towards fluency.