DT 18: New Teacher - Lorena Archila
Story, photo and video by Juan M. Cabrera
Lorena Archila is Life Learning Academy’s new Spanish teacher. She has been teaching for two years. She describes teaching in her native language as one way of contributing to her community while doing something she enjoys.
Several years ago, Archila discovered LLA by coincidence while visiting Treasure Island. She was hired to teach Spanish classes beginning in Fall, 2009.
Archila appreciates “the roll that the students play in making sure that each one is reponsible and accountable,“ and has learned that the non-traditional school structure means that “the way I need to teach students is different.”
Outside of LLA, Archila enjoys knitting and spending time with her nearby relatives. “La familia is first,” Archila said when she spoke to DT staff.
Lorena Archila is Life Learning Academy’s new Spanish teacher. She has been teaching for two years. She describes teaching in her native language as one way of contributing to her community while doing something she enjoys.
Several years ago, Archila discovered LLA by coincidence while visiting Treasure Island. She was hired to teach Spanish classes beginning in Fall, 2009.
Archila appreciates “the roll that the students play in making sure that each one is reponsible and accountable,“ and has learned that the non-traditional school structure means that “the way I need to teach students is different.”
Outside of LLA, Archila enjoys knitting and spending time with her nearby relatives. “La familia is first,” Archila said when she spoke to DT staff.