By Alexandra Oliveira and Teagan Liphardt – Staff Reporters

Jonathan Law Spanish teacher Mrs. Trombetta helps students hold conversations, express opinions, and start making real-world connections to Spanish-speaking cultures.

Students describe how Trombetta impacts them on a daily basis.

“Mrs. Trombetta has impacted me very positively,” freshman Olivia DeSimone said. “She is a very easy teacher to approach, which makes the somewhat uncomfortable nature of learning a foreign language so much easier.” 

Trombetta makes sure every student feels welcome inside the classroom.

“I want students to feel comfortable taking risks and practicing the language without fear of making mistakes.” Trombetta said. 

Trombetta has helped students grow in and out of the classroom.

“Being in a class I have always felt safe, and I don’t have to act a certain way or change myself around her and she has made me into a stronger individual as well,” senior Ava Ambrusco said. 

Trombetta has set a list of goals as the year comes to an end.

“By the end of the year, my goal is for students to begin communicating confidently in Spanish using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills,” Trombetta said. “I also want them to develop a deeper appreciation for Hispanic cultures and leave the class feeling more confident, curious, and motivated to continue learning the language.” 

Trombetta likes to keep students engaged by using hands-on learning when it comes to doing school work. 

“Some of my favorite teaching techniques include interactive speaking activities, games, music, storytelling, and cultural projects,” Trombetta said. “I also enjoy using comprehensible input strategies and real-world communication tasks to make language learning meaningful and engaging for students.”