1. Profe O’Leary
Introduction

2. One language leads to another
I started learning French in seventh grade. In eighth grade, I travelled with 26 classmates to France for April vacation.
I enjoyed learning another language so much that I began studying Spanish in tenth grade.

3. ¡Viva español! By college, I was studying Spanish for enjoyment
Even though I was majoring in Business!

4. My first career
I worked in the high-tech industry where I used technology – and liked it. However, I realized that my real dream was to be a Spanish teacher, so I went back to school.

5. While I was raising my young children, I taught Spanish to homeschooling families (with children of all ages), occasionally tutored, and did volunteer work.
I completed my Masters for teaching Spanish and worked for twelve years at the High School level. I taught all levels of Spanish during those years, helped revise curriculum and advised the Spanish Honor Society.

6. Buen viaje
I also have enjoyed more opportunities to travel internationally, as a student, tourist, vacationer, and chaperone.

7. España

8. Puerto Rico

9. México

10. SMS and beyond…
In addition to teaching at SMS, I enjoy time with my family, reading, traveling, researching family genealogy, working on miniatures, and – of course – spending time with Buttons.