Gilberto V. Martinez
I always loved teaching. As a child, I played being a teacher. Teaching the future generations is a privilege and an honor. It´s my life.
I always loved teaching. As a child, I played being a teacher. Teaching the future generations is a privilege and an honor. It´s my life.
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I became a teacher in exile, in Cuba, i was forbidden to pursue this career. I started late in life following my calling in life here in Miami. I graduated Magna Cum Laude. What an honor it has been for almost 30 years. Stimulating the minds of the future generations of world citizens has been my passion.
Tell us about your most memorable teaching experienceI have had two. Two of my students told me i motivated them to become a teacher. They told me about my compassion, my connection with students; how i made them feel, how i have helped them grow in pursuing high proficiency in the Spanish language.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I get to win $25K, I would use it to buy books on Spanish, headphones, games, and many other things to promote literacy in Spanish; especially among my heritage speakers.
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