Carolina Croes

Upper School Spanish teacher

Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, Venezuela, B.A.

With a passion for languages and a spirit of exploration, Upper School Spanish teacher Carolina Croes brings over two decades of teaching experience to our language department. Her love for Spanish and diverse cultures permeates every aspect of her teaching philosophy.

Croes’s teaching enthusiasm stems from her deep love for languages and her insatiable curiosity about the world. She finds joy in immersing herself in different cultures and delights in sharing her knowledge with her students. By weaving together language learning with cultural exploration, she aims to broaden her students’ perspectives and foster a deeper appreciation for global diversity.

A highlight of her teaching career is redesigning the Spanish 4 curriculum to focus on country-specific studies. Through in-depth explorations of countries like Colombia, Cuba, Chile, Spain, and Mexico, she offers her students a rich tapestry of experiences encompassing music, history, literature, food, and games. This approach allows her students to engage deeply with the cultural nuances of each country while honing their language skills.

Croes prioritizes immersive language learning in her classroom, emphasizing reading, writing, speaking, and listening exercises. By providing a conducive environment for language practice and exploration, she empowers her students to communicate effectively in Spanish and navigate real-world scenarios with confidence. Beyond language proficiency, Croes hopes to instill in her students a broader understanding of cultural diversity and empathy. She encourages them to view the world through different lenses and embrace the human experience’s complexities across cultures. “My ultimate goal is to equip my students with the skills and mindset to navigate a multicultural world with empathy and understanding,” she said.

For Croes, the most rewarding aspect of teaching lies in the lasting connections she forms with her students. Whether she receives notes from former pupils excelling in their careers or encounters past students who fondly recall their language lessons, she cherishes her impact on their lives.