La maestra loca

My name is Annabelle Allen. I have been teaching for 6 years. I use Comprehensible Input (CI) in my classroom to ensure that my students are acquiring the Spanish language rather than learning it. I want my students to be able to use the language confidently, comfortably, and naturally. I know that the only way to make this happen is to use CI. I was trained and learned with some of the best in the business ;) and am constantly learning and trying new things to make sure I am staying on top of the best language acquisition theories out there for my niños. I have taught all ages, from 2 years old to 86. Currently, I teach at St. Martin's Episcopal School. I teach 2 year olds- 5th grade Spanish. I also teach two adult classes during the week in New Orleans. My greatest passion is helping people who say "I took 4 years of language in high school, and can't say a word. I can't learn languages, I am just bad at it!" realize that EVERYONE is good at language, it is all about how you are taught! Period.