...My love for Spanish began when I traveled to Barcelona, Spain as a teenager and lived with a Spanish family for several months. It was during this time that I not only learned the language but I came to love the food, traditions, history of the country and it's people. Due to my friendship with my host family, I returned to Spain several more times and traveled extensively throughout Spain. (read more)
...I have been playing the flute for about 12 years. I took private lessons in high school and college, and I have played in a high school band, community band, college wind ensemble, various chamber music groups, duets, and various other groups. I read music well and I also have a foundation in piano. (read more)
...I grew up in the in New Orleans in a French milieu and have been hearing it for most of my life. I have a graduate level reading and intermediate speaking proficiency in the language. I currently am heavily engaged in French culture, language, literature, and cuisine. (read more)