From the time I was a little girl growing up in Cuba, I always dreamed of being a teacher. In various capacities at Holy Cross for twenty-nine years, I feel that my dream has been more than fulfilled by teaching, advising, and guiding students.… My various titles at Holy Cross make each of my days exciting and challenging!

---First, as a member of the Modern Languages and Literatures Department, I teach Spanish and continue to do research in Spanish Language pedagogy and Latin American Literature. A literary reader I have co-authored, Vistas y voces latinas, published by Prentice Hall, is in its third edition.

---As Class Dean, I have been rewarded by guiding the Classes of 2002 and 2006 towards successful academic careers. Now, I have the pleasure of working with my present class, the Class of 2010, as they prepare to begin their junior year and achieve their academic potential.

---With special responsibilities for ALANA (African American, Asian American, Latino, and Native American) and international students, I have the pleasure of interacting with students of diverse backgrounds. While maintaining my Cuban roots, I am constantly enriched by my friendships and work with these students. In this capacity, I advocate for ALANA and international students and help guide them towards special opportunities, programs, and resources. Every year, my office hosts several receptions and dinners, including the Welcome Weekend ALANA and International Reception, the Family Weekend Brunch, the Baccalaureate ALANA Banquet, and others, as well as co-sponsors various programs of the ALANA organizations. One of my great pleasures is directing the Odyssey Program, the one-week orientation program for first-year ALANA and international students.

---Lastly, I also hold the title of International Scholar and Student Advisor. In this capacity as the College’s resource person in immigration and cross-cultural issues, I advise students, faculty, and visiting scholars.

As I spend each day at Holy Cross, I continue to live my dream of teaching and advising students. And each day my life is further enriched as I reach out to our students.


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